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Yah Lah But

Ministry of Funny

The most uncensored conversations about censorable things coming out from the much-censored country of Singapore. Hosted by Haresh & Terence from the comedy house Ministry of Funny.

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57:13

#619 - Fatherhood, Flexi-Work, and Finances: Starting...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/02/12

Join us for a heartfelt episode of Yah Lah BUT that starts on the grassy patch of Crawford Heights, then transitions to a scenic ride along the Kallang River on a trishaw, because why not? From diaper disasters to dad jokes, we reflect on Haresh’s first couple of months of fatherhood, and exchange stories of the wild ride of modern parenting. We debate the perks of prime HDB locations (hello, Kallang Basin views!) and the lifesaving magic of flexible work arrangements. But it’s not all baby

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61:23

#618 - Iswaran’s Home Detention Sparks Debate &...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/02/10

Former Transport Minister S Iswaran has been moved to home detention just four months into his 12-month jail term, sparking a wave of online backlash. How does the Home Detention Scheme actually work, and is this standard procedure or VIP treatment? Meanwhile, Coldplay’s new music video, filmed entirely in Singapore, is making waves, featuring everything from Marina Bay Sands to MacPherson HDB blocks. Is this a genuine tribute, slick Singapore Tourism Board production, or the new SG60 NDP

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64:04

#617 - Singapore’s New Racial Harmony Law & Are...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/02/05

Singapore’s Parliament just passed the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill, marking a major legal shift in how race-related issues are handled. From new restraining orders to stricter controls on foreign influence, we break down the biggest changes. Meanwhile, a new study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) claims that racial relations in Singapore have improved since 2018. Are Singaporeans truly more accepting of other races, or are we just becoming more politically correct? (00:00)

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63:27

#616 - Singapore’s F&B Crisis & Is Punggol Our...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/02/03

Singapore’s F&B industry is in trouble—over 3,000 food and beverage businesses shut down in 2024, the highest number in nearly 20 years. Are skyrocketing rents and changing nightlife habits to blame? We break down why bars and restaurants are struggling to survive. Meanwhile, Singapore is doubling down on its tech dreams with the Punggol Digital District—touted as our very own Silicon Valley. But is it all hype, or can it actually drive innovation? We discuss whether this futuristic

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63:24

#615 - Trump Blames Diversity for Air Crash &...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/31

Donald Trump wastes no time in blaming diversity policies for a deadly air crash, doubling down on claims that hiring standards have fallen. His controversial remarks have sparked outrage—are they grounded in fact or just another political distraction? Meanwhile, in Singapore, a self-styled ‘road vigilante’ has been fined for modifying his car with emergency lights and a stretcher to respond to accidents. Is he a misguided hero or a public safety risk? We break down Trump’s latest

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81:42

#614 ft. Tan Suee Chieh - Why I Spoke up On the...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/24

On this episode, we chat with Mr. Tan Suee Chieh, former CEO of NTUC Income and NTUC Enterprise. Suee Chieh was a key voice raising concerns about the Income-Allianz deal when it first broke, and we’ve been trying to get him on the show since last October. After some scheduling delays, we finally made it happen in December 2024, and it was a super insightful conversation, where he talked about what it takes to build an exceptional culture, why he took the step of going public with his views

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83:30

#613 - Trump’s Inauguration & Hwa Chong Student’s...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/22

Donald Trump is officially back as the 47th President of the United States, and his inauguration speech felt more like a Game of Thrones coronation than a traditional ceremony. With Elon Musk and America’s billionaires front and center, we break down the key takeaways from Trump’s big return. Meanwhile, a scholarship ad by Hwa Chong International School sparked online outrage after netizens spotted the student in the ad wearing $1,690 Christian Dior sneakers. Is this an out-of-touch flex,

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50:27

#612 - Pritam Singh’s GE2025 Strategy & Pakistan...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/20

In a recent speech, Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh made a bold call for one-third opposition representation in Parliament and for unity amongst Workers’ Party cadre. What does this mean for WP’s GE2025 strategy? Elsewhere, Pakistan International Airlines just had the PR fail of the year— its celebration of the resumption of flights to Paris ended up looking way too much like 9/11. How did this get passed?(00:00) Folklory(00:45) Intro(10:30) Pritam Singh’s GE2025 Strategy(29:16)

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59:11

#611 - GE2025 Survey Drops & PAP Flag Reaches Everest

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/17

As GE2025 looms, a Blackbox Research survey reveals Singaporeans’ biggest concerns—cost of living and jobs, not political scandals. What does this mean for campaign strategies? Plus, surprising Singaporean sentiment on Donald Trump’s re-election. We dig into the data, the vibes, and the unexpected trends shaping Singapore’s political landscape. Meanwhile, a Singaporean climber raised a political flag at Everest Base Camp, sparking debate about devotion, ball-carrying, and whether this was a

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67:12

#610 - Zuckerberg Flip-Flops on Meta’s Fact-Checking...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/15

This week, Meta makes waves as CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces the end of third-party fact-checking in the US, shifting responsibility to users through “community notes.” President Joe Biden isn’t pleased, calling the move “shameful.” We unpack the implications for misinformation and free speech. Closer to home, a survey reveals Singapore’s most loved and hated corporate jargon, from “double confirm” to “pang gang.” What do these buzzwords say about workplace culture and Singaporeans’ command

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65:33

#609 - Scammers Target ICA’s Online Service & SM Lee...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/13

We dive into the ICA’s suspension of its online address change system after 80 unauthorized attempts exploited a glaring loophole. How is this connected to the recent NRIC unmasking drama, if at all? Meanwhile, SM Lee Hsien Loong’s speech on immigration and integration at a SINDA dinner sparks online debate. From balancing foreigner inflow to fostering inclusivity, we discuss the tension between cultural adaptation and xenophobia in Singapore.(00:00) Folklory(00:50) Intro(13:09) Scammers

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62:33

#608 - NRIC Unmasking Saga Laid Open in Parliament &...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/10

This week, we unpack the exchanges in Parliament about the recent case of unintentional NRIC unmasking by ACRA. Minister Josephine Teo and Minister Indranee fielded a bevy of questions from both sides, but some questions still remain unanswered. Is the public overreacting? Elsewhere, a political confrontation between PSP and PAP volunteers at Bukit Gombak escalated into what is now a police case. What triggered the clash, and what does it mean for Singapore’s election culture?(00:00) Words

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89:33

#607 ft. Hawker Faye Sai - Blame Singaporeans for the...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/08

This past November, the topic of saving hawker culture was fiercely debated in Parliament, and while we discussed it in YLB 588, we wanted to hear directly from an actual hawker who knows the issues on the ground. And we got more than we bargained for, in this deep dive with Faye Sai, a THIRD-generation young hawker running the chain Coffee Break. We got answers to all the burning questions that left us vexed before, like: why aren’t we doing more to train young hawkers? Who bids $7000 for

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67:59

#606 - Do Singaporeans Speak Bad English? & Expats...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/06

A recent study revealed that Singapore’s adult literacy proficiency is below the OECD average. This raises concerns about the competitiveness and employability of Singaporean workers, especially older ones whose language mastery may have atrophied over their lifetimes. What can be done to stem this decline? Elsewhere, an expat tech executive was featured in the news for doing food delivery outside of his working hours, and subsequently donating his earnings to charity. Why are some online

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64:41

#605 - Does Class Size Matter? & Is It Ever OK to Hit...

Yah Lah But ·

2025/01/03

In an interview with ST to mark the start of the school year, Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing made the point that the quality of teachers is a far more important determinant of success than class sizes. In the context of the increasing difficulty of recruiting teachers, we discuss if his comparison makes sense. Elsewhere, a 38-year-old man was arrested for slapping a 6-year-old child that had kicked his own child at the playground. Why are some commenters not immediately condemning the

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62:45

#604 ft. Andie Chen - SingPost Fires its Top...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/12/30

In our last episode for 2024, we’re talking about major screw-ups. SingPost dramatically fired its CEO and two other top executives recently. The plot thickens with new details that have just emerged, involving whistleblowing and a subsequent cover-up. We discuss this with actor Andie Chen, and end up wondering: what kind of company *is* SingPost anyway? Also, a music festival on Sentosa has angered attendees over weather-related evacuations which caused them to miss performances. That’s

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61:25

#603 - Government Apologises for NRIC Debacle &...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/12/24

You’ve been waiting for this one. Just when we thought 2024 would close out quietly, a national regulator makes a rare, alarming blunder, then the government rolls out two ministers and a chief executive for a press conference and public apology. After all this fuss though, we’re still no clearer what the deal is with our National Registration Identity Card numbers. Should they be confidential, or not? How vulnerable are we, when they are revealed? And how did such a misunderstanding even

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85:37

#602 ft. Yip Pin Xiu - On the Mind Games Needed to...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/12/18

It’s fair to say that Yip Pin Xiu has had a good 2024. Singapore’s most decorated paralympian extended her streak with another two gold medals in Paris this year, and she just got engaged! In this episode, she hits the YLB studio to tell us about the challenges of competing on the world stage, and whether or not it’s okay to ask about persons with disabilities about their condition (hint: how you ask is more important than what you ask). She also gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like

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66:20

#601 ft. Adele Chan - How to Be Present During the...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/12/16

Our sponsor - OPPOThis episode is brought to you by OPPO!FOMO keeps us connected to our phones 24/7. But what happens on our phones is often way less important than all the meaningful things happening in front of us!So this holiday season, remember that your phones can wait but life can’t. So enjoy the present!Check out more stuff from OPPO at https://www.oppo.com/sg/We’re rolling into the year-end party season and we can expect a lot of people to be on their phones, capturing the

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67:21

#600 - Yah Lah BUT Live! The Very Best of 2024

Yah Lah But ·

2024/12/13

We’ve made it to episode 600! And what better way to celebrate it than to record it live in front of an audience of 60+ YLB fans, right on the cusp of #SG60. It’s the end of the year and everyone’s doing up their lists, so we thought we’d do a recap of 2024! But this time, no need for Google Trends, no need for mainstream media affirmation, because we are talking about the top 10 most streamed topics of the year, according to YLB! It was a riotous evening at @27AnnSiang (home of RICE Media)

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