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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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65:38

#408 - Race to Find Missing Titanic Sub & Singapore’s...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/06/22

The entire world has been riveted by the search and rescue effort for the missing Titanic submersible, but some have already started questioning the apparent lack of safety features on the underwater tourist vessel. We take a look at whether their critiques are justified. Closer to home, Singapore plays host to the inaugural Olympic Esports Week, which has riled up some in the gaming community for the exclusion of some of the most popular Esports games. Why the discontent?Find us here!YLB

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58:11

#407 - Ho Ching Says President Is Not a Check on...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/06/20

Last week, Ho Ching, PM Lee’s wife, ignited online debate after posting a lengthy Facebook post about the role of the President in Singapore’s political infrastructure. What did she say that caused such a ruckus? Elsewhere, a man knocked on doors along Nassim Road, with the intention to interview “owners from the richest neighbourhood in Singapore” for his TikTok video. Why did his actions rub so many people the wrong way?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTubeFolkloryIf

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90:51

#406 ft. Rishi Budhrani - “Chilling” Effect of...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/06/14

With Haresh away this week, comedian Rishi Budhrani steps in to be the supersub once again! And the timing couldn’t have been better, as we talk about the ongoing fallout from the Jocelyn Chia controversy, and how the local standup comedy scene is feeling about this incident. Rishi also weighs in on entrepreneur George Goh’s announcement of his intention to run against Tharman for President.Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful

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91:14

#405 ft. Soh Rui Yong - Marathoner Soh Rui Yong...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/06/12

[NOTE: This podcast was recorded 2 weeks ago, on 30 May 2023] Marathoner Soh Rui Yong, fresh from his men’s 10,000m medal win and viral show of sportsmanship at the SEA Games in Cambodia, joined us in the YLB studio to talk candidly about the entire experience back in Singapore colours.Find us here!YLB TikTok YLB 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.com!Article LinksSEA Games

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62:29

#404 - Singapore-Born Comedian Faces Backlash Over...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/06/09

This week, Singapore-born comedian Jocelyn Chia incurred the wrath of furious Malaysians after posting a video of her stand-up comedy performance, in which she insulted Malaysia and made a joke about the missing airliner MH370. Government officials from both countries have released statements, protests have been planned, and even other comedians, like Dr. Jason Leong, are facing blowback from this incident. Was the joke really THAT bad? Also, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced

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55:47

#403 - Daniel Goh Expelled From Workers’ Party & MP...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/06/05

This past week, ex-NMCP Daniel Goh announced his expulsion from the Workers’ Party. While it was not unexpected, we discuss what this move means for public perception of the internal workings of the WP. Elsewhere, MP Sun Xueling shared a Punggol resident’s rude and vulgar email addressed to her, underlining the needlessness of verbal abuse in giving feedback. However, we questioned the need for her post, as it might have unintended consequences.Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB

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56:36

#402 - Stricter Enforcement of Tray Returns in June &...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/06/01

From 1st June, tray and crockery return will be more strictly enforced by enforcement officers in Singapore. What changes are expected, and will it make a material difference in making Singapore a more gracious society? Elsewhere, a migrant worker won a life-changing amount of money in a Squid Game-inspired company dinner and dance event. Why are there mixed feelings on the internet about the event?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf you’re looking for a

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54:43

#401 - President Halimah Rules Out Re-election & NS...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/05/30

This week, President Halimah Yacob announced that she will not stand for re-election in the 2023 Presidential Election. What does this mean for the presidential race ahead? Elsewhere, it was also announced that all national servicemen in the Singapore Armed Forces, Police Force and Civil Defence Force will receive an increase in their National Service (NS) allowance. Was this increase warranted, and more importantly, is it enough?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB

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55:59

#400 - SIA Brings Back In-Flight Dining Perks & the...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/05/27

On the back of announcing record annual profits, Singapore Airlines is reintroducing elements of its in-flight dining experience, such as appetisers for economy class meals and hot towels, which were removed during the pandemic. Why the sudden change of course? Elsewhere, the Football Association of Singapore acting president made a number of announcements that underline the necessity for change in the country’s most popular sport. While these changes won’t reverse the national team’s

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60:23

#399 - PM Lee Orders Review of Ridout Road Bungalows...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/05/24

This past week, a COVID-stricken PM Lee ordered an independent review of the Ridout Road situation to address the allegations that have arisen over the matter. How did a blogpost by an opposition politician escalate to this? Elsewhere, a Singaporean influencer has drawn flak for uploading a video showing how to manipulate IKEA’s ice cream machines to dispense more ice cream than the usual portion. Why has this “hack” drawn such strong reactions?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB

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53:12

#398 - Chan Chun Sing urges RI Students to “Uplift”...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/05/17

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing spoke to students and staff at Raffles Institution’s bicentennial lecture this week, and emphasised that RI has a duty to bring others along and let more benefit. We break down the speech and why it’s representative of the times we live in. Elsewhere, Protected Area signs in Singapore will be getting a facelift, with a new silhouette that more accurately represents what a guard looks like. Why the sudden change?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB

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58:45

#397 - Ministers Shanmugam and Vivian Revealed as...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/05/15

Last Friday evening, the Singapore Land Authority responded to a series of blogposts from opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaratnam that questioned how Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan came to occupy two huge state-owned colonial bungalows on Ridout Road. We break down SLA’s response, and examine why this house rental issue is generating a lot of buzz on social media. Elsewhere, many Blackpink fans were left disappointed with their concert experience on the Singapore leg of the

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54:29

#396 - Singapore Wins SEA Games e-sport Gold &...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/05/12

Singapore won its first SEA Games e-sport gold medal, but the win was mired in controversy. We break down the spat between the Singapore and Indonesian teams, and discuss if there could have been any other outcome. Elsewhere, a man took to social media to call out a bazaar stall that hired a tudung-wearing employee, but was selling pork satay, even prompting MUIS to respond to the issue. Is the anger directed at the stall justified?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTok YLB IG YLB

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61:48

#395 - Leong Mun Wai Asks for $1 Million for MPs &...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/05/10

This week, NCMP Leong Mun Wai proposed that the government set aside $1 million for a parliamentary research department, among other proposals for more resources to help parliamentarians. While the idea was shot down, were there any merits in his suggestions? At the same parliamentary session, MP Edwin Tong also defended the need for buskers to undergo live auditions annually. Why is this a big sticking point for the busking community?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB

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52:16

#394 - Prince Harry Attends King’s Coronation &...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/05/08

King Charles’ coronation, a historic moment for the British monarchy, was the talk of the town this past weekend, but much of the attention was directed at Prince Harry and his demeanour at the ceremony. What stood out, and do people actually care about the royal family? Closer to home, people also scrutinized an exhibit at the National Gallery that featured live chickens, asking about the welfare of the animals involved. Does this exhibit run a-fowl of any ethical considerations?Find us

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56:13

#393 - Breaking Down Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally &...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/05/04

IN DPM Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally, he spoke about how Singapore can prevail in a changing world, and also touched on the hot topic of rising housing prices. How did he fare in his first May Day Rally as PM-in-waiting? Elsewhere, some condos have banned or restricted access to delivery riders. Is this a trend that will continue even as deliveries become part and parcel of daily life?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryGet 30% off with code “MOTHERSDAY30” on

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61:52

#392 - GP Tutor Brooke Lim Caught Plagiarising &...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/04/28

This past week, popular GP tutor Brooke Lim was revealed by an anonymous TikTok account to have plagiarised others’ content for a blogpost she wrote. This has led to an apology video, international news coverage, and a firestorm of vitriol directed at her. Why has this issue become such a big deal ? Elsewhere, Netflix has also drawn the ire of Egyptians, with the revelation that the historical figure Cleopatra will be played by a black actress in an upcoming Netflix documentary. Why the

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53:26

#391 - Fewest Nominated MP Candidates in 2 Decades &...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/04/24

Last week, only 30 names were put up for consideration for Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) positions, the lowest number since 2001. Why are so few people applying for this prestigious parliamentary position? Elsewhere, a dispute between an LA party organiser and a Singapore venue management company has made international news, as the plug was pulled on an LGBT party that was scheduled for May at the Capitol Theatre. We break down the controversy, and discuss whether it was a clear-cut

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53:24

#390 - Charles & Keith Girl Comes Clean & Engineer...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/04/21

This past week, the Charles & Keith girl had to post a video refuting the claims that she’s been less than honest about her family’s financial background. Why was it necessary? Elsewhere, a Singapore company sued an engineer who quit after getting his bonus, looking to claw the money back. While they ultimately won the case, we debate whether it’s fair for the company to resort to this legal action.Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory Get 30% off with

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95:42

#389 ft Jo Tan - Performer Jo Tan on Finding a Happy...

Yah Lah But ·

2023/04/19

Performer and writer Jo Tan comes by our studio to spill the beans about her brief stint as a DJ on SPH’s Kiss92 FM radio station. Why did she jump into it, despite her reservations? What made her quit? And what does she want to say about the experience via her new play, Happy Place? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If 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.com! One

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