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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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85:21

#521 ft. A Palestinian in West Bank - “Calling it the...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/30

We had a conversation with Palestinian lawyer Hanan Sahmoud to talk about what she learnt from Singapore after spending a year here, her experience living under occupation in the West Bank, and what everyday Singaporeans can do to help the situation in Gaza.Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comHanan’s Papers on Gaza and the

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53:58

#520 - Bank Employees Fired for Medical Claims Abuse...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/29

OCBC’s private banking arm, Bank of Singapore, allegedly fired up to 40 employees after probing claims of medical benefits abuse. Was it fair for the bank to fire these individuals even after they had returned the money from the aforementioned benefit claims? Elsewhere, a parent sounded a warning about a Sentosa hotel where his teenage daughter had attended a party with a group of guys and alcohol. However, many online commentators criticised the parent instead, saying that he was blaming

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64:22

#519 - TikTok Ban is REAL & Business Slammed for Rude...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/26

This past week, the US President signed a bill that has been described effectively as a ban on social media app TikTok. What will the next 9-12 months entail for the Singapore-headquartered business, and should content creators start moving to other platforms? Closer to home, a home-based business got flak for leaving a series of rude messages to delivery riders outside their premises, with some consumers promising to boycott the business in response. Are people overreacting, or should

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65:57

#518 - Shanmugam Rebuts “Sneering” From The Economist...

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2024/04/24

Last week, Law and Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam clapped back at British publication The Economist with a rebuttal of their article about Lawrence Wong succeeding Lee Hsien Loong as PM. His Facebook post drew many comparisons between the UK and Singapore, and so far has seen a mixed reaction from online commentators. What could have been the impetus behind the response to the “sneer”? Elsewhere, a survey revealed that 1 in 2 Singapore workers would quit their job if asked to be in the

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57:52

#517 ft. Jamus Lim - Why Straight-A Students Never...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/22

Jamus Lim comes to the YLB studio for a deep dive into the Singapore education system and what Singaporeans need to do in their careers to prepare for the impending AI wave. On top of that, he talks about his expectations vs. reality as an MP (no jokes about cockles, we promise), redefining what it means to succeed in Singapore, and also destroys Terence’s One Shiok Thing with economics.Find us here!Our website YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryCapture stories & memories

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101:51

#516 ft. Oon Shu An - Social Media is Making Us Less...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/19

Actress Oon Shu An drops by the YLB studio to talk about her latest production, Tartuffe: The Imposter, why she loves to work with young creatives, and how choosing to follow your passion as your job might not be the best idea. We also go deep into her thoughts and feelings about the conflict in Gaza, and why it’s important for people with platforms to speak up.Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryCapture stories & memories from your parents while they

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69:02

#515 - Lawrence Wong to Take Over PM Lee in May &...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/17

We knew this was coming, but it still surprised us when it was finally announced. DPM Lawrence Wong will be taking over as Singapore’s Prime Minister come 15th May. Are we ready for a new PM? What does this announcement mean for the timing of the upcoming General Elections? Elsewhere, authorities announced that all employers must institute a process for workers to make formal requests for flexible work arrangements from December onwards. Does this move the needle on employment welfare, or

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55:38

#514 - Iran Attacks Israel & Pope to Visit Singapore

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/15

This past weekend, Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, supposedly in response to an earlier act of aggression on the Iranian consulate in Syria. The international response has been swift to condemn the attack, but also cautious in support for an Israeli counter strike. Why so? Also, it was announced that the Pope will be visiting our shores come September, the latest feather in the cap for Singapore’s standing as an international events hub. What can we expect from this

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69:13

#513 - Writers Object to IMDA Using Their Works to...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/11

This week, some local writers voiced their objections to the Infocomm Media Development Authority’s (IMDA) plans to build a South-east Asia-focused large language model (LLM), even though a consultation via a survey within the local writing community is still ongoing. Why the outrage over this seemingly innocuous survey? Elsewhere, it was revealed that Singapore’s last trishaw operator had halted tours as early as last year, due to the unavailability of a site to store the trishaws. Are we

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73:43

#512 ft. Terence Lee - Highlighting the Darker Side...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/08

Terence Lee, Editor-in-chief at Tech in Asia joins us to share his journey of being in the tech scene for so long, and now leading one of the most influential tech publications in Asia. And which covers stories so incisive they often receive cease-and-desist letters. He also was instrumental in getting his team to cover our story of being screwed over by HOOQ, which was published in Mar 2023. Terence gives us a peek into what it’s like, the challenges of investigating startups, and what

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93:53

#511 ft. Minister Desmond Lee - Confronting the...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/03

Minister Desmond Lee has been serving at the Ministry of National Development since 2013, taking over as Minister in 2020. He joins us to discuss some important questions about housing affordability and accessibility, the broader social significance of housing, and whether expectations for housing are being set too high.Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOur Sponsor: Ministry for National Development!This episode is brought to you in partnership with Ministry

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62:36

#510 ft. Sharul Channa - More Power for Police to...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/04/01

We got comedian Sharul Channa in to talk about her upcoming hour-long standup performances and to contribute her thoughts on some hot topics. Last week, the Ministry of Home Affairs explained the bill tabled to grant more powers to the police to apprehend suspects with mental disorders, but mental health experts are concerned it’s too heavy handed. Elsewhere, a man confronted a nearby mosque for having too much “noise”, but is it fair for him to do that?Find us here!Our websiteYLB

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95:52

#509 ft. Sudhir Vadaketh - What it Feels Like to Get...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/03/28

Sudhir joins us once again to share the first-hand experience of getting POFMA-ed after his company, Jom Media, received the notice in 2023. He also shares his thoughts on the local political scene, his excitement for the upcoming election as well as why “slow journalism” is important for issues like the Israel-Gaza conflict. He also shares a peek into 2 long-form pieces his team is publishing on what’s happening in the middle east. And not to forget the topics of Pritam, Iswaran & the

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67:59

#508 - Singapore Orders Takedown of Israel Embassy...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/03/26

This week, authorities ordered the Israel Embassy in Singapore to take down a social media post that compared mentions of Israel and Palestine in the Quran. Ministers Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan also issued strongly-worded statements in separate interviews explaining the severity of the issue. We look into their statements to understand why they felt these moves were necessary. Elsewhere, former transport minister S. Iswaran was slapped with 8 new charges that allege he had obtained,

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59:33

#507 - Is Singapore REALLY the Happiest Asian...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/03/22

The World Happiness Report 2024 placed Singapore as the 30th happiest country in the world, which made it the top in Asia. Some online commentators were incredulous at the ranking, but is there more to the results than meets the eye? Elsewhere, a Kampong Glam bazaar food vendor was caught in a public dispute with a customer who posted a bad review of their fries. Is the customer always right, or does the vendor have a point?Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB

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69:23

#506 - WP’s Pritam Singh Charged with Lying & Debate...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/03/20

On Tuesday, WP chief Pritam Singh was charged with lying to Parliament over Raeesah Khan’s case from 2021. While he has pleaded not guilty, what is the political significance of these charges, especially in the lead up to the next General Elections? Elsewhere, a Reddit post ranting about work culture in Singapore has triggered a flurry of both supportive and dismissive comments. Why did this issue polarise online opinion?Find us here!Our website YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB

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61:44

#505 - Should Singapore Host Commonwealth Games? &...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/03/18

Singapore is currently assessing whether to bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after Victoria pulled out last year due to its ballooning budget. What are the pros and cons of hosting these Games on such short notice? Elsewhere, the SAF is investigating a photo of a group of servicemen on a military exercise which was posted to IG stories recently. Even worse, a racist caption accompanied the photograph. What would possess these men to post this offensive material?Find us here!Our

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52:55

#504 - TikTok Banned in the US & Is Kaya Toast...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/03/15

This week, the House of Representatives in the US passed a bill that could lead to a national TikTok ban. In response, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew made an impassioned plea to American users to tell their political leaders not to ban the app. Could this actually happen? Elsewhere, many Malaysians made a meal of a Top 100 Sandwiches in the World list that had “kaya toast” from Singapore at #42. These commentators complained that SIngapore had stolen yet another Malaysian dish; is there any truth

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59:39

#503 - Do Men Think Women’s Equality Has Gone Too...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/03/13

A recent Ipsos survey of 500 Singaporeans revealed that 57% of Singaporean men agree with the statement "we have gone so far in promoting women's equality that we are discriminating against men." Is Singapore a really sexist society? Elsewhere, Kate Middleton’s doctored Mother’s Day photo has triggered a firestorm of criticism, with international news agencies even voluntarily opting to remove the photo from circulation. Why is the world obsessed with the Princess’ poor Photoshop

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66:51

#502 - Italian Ambassador Calls Out Restaurant for...

Yah Lah But ·

2024/03/11

Over the weekend, the Italian ambassador to Singapore went on social media and called out Italian restaurant Gotti Italiano for bearing the name of an infamous mob boss and for hosting a “Hip Hop Mafioso” night. The restaurant has since publicly apologised to the ambassador and for any offence caused. Is it a reasonable expectation for the owners of a restaurant in Singapore to be sensitive to cultural nuances of another country? Elsewhere, US fast food chain Wendy’s caused a furore when

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