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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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55:30

#343 - Singaporeans want $6K a month to retire “in...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/11/25

An OCBC report revealed that young Singaporeans want to retire “in style”, which translates to $6K in expenses a month. We dissect the results and other surprising statistics about Singaporeans’ relationship with money. Elsewhere, Haidilao got flak after offering a performance-based discount based on one’s PSLE 2022 results. Was it really wrong of them to offer this incentive to families celebrating their child’s results? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB

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60:47

#342 - Malaysia king to decide on next PM & Singapore...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/11/23

After the latest General Election, Malaysia is facing a hung parliament for the first time ever, with two rival factions tussling for power. The king has been tasked with the tough decision of selecting the new PM. We go through the sequence of events that led us to this situation, and try to break it down for the average Singaporean to understand. Closer to home, we might have an extra 1.5 hours of quiet time in our neighbourhoods, if the recommendations of the Community Advisory Panel on

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103:02

#341 - Minister Alvin Tan on why he has no regrets...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/11/21

It’s a special episode today, where Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Trade & Industry, dropped by the YLB studio for a frank conversation that went deep. He opened up about his struggles with his A-level exams, why he left his private sector career behind to enter politics, and the secret MP’s book club… Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Find Alvin Tan here! LinkedIn Instagram Facebook One Shiok

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60:26

#340 - Twitter Singapore layoffs & Orchard Road...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/11/19

Ex-employees of Twitter Singapore have come forward with accounts of how the layoffs at their office were handled, and it’s not a good look for the social media giant. How did the process compare to other recent Big Tech layoffs? Elsewhere, buskers are lamenting the restrictions on performing at Orchard Road, which were implemented to control crowds during the holiday season. We debate the merits of such restrictions, especially after what the world witnessed in Itaewon. Find us here! YLB

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76:19

#339 - Expat blasts ‘racist’ condo security guards &...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/11/17

A British expat recently took to social media to blast his condo security guards as “racist” for their differential treatment of his migrant worker colleagues who were invited to his place for a party. He even added that Singapore needs to “grow up”. We examine if there is merit to his complaints. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, in which he criticised Manchester United’s coaches, ex-players, senior management, and even the club facilities. What

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73:29

#338 - The collapse of FTX & Qatar World Cup...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/11/15

The crypto ecosystem experienced another massive shakeup this week when one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, FTX, unexpectedly went bankrupt. We discuss how Singapore is linked to FTX’s collapse, and what lessons can be learnt from this debacle. Elsewhere, as Qatar gets ready to welcome World Cup 2022, its appointed football ambassadors have not been doing the host nation’s image any good with their media appearances. Why is there such angst about Qatar’s hosting of the

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63:00

#337 - New SG law to block harmful content on social...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/11/11

This past week, a new law that will require social media sites to block harmful content 'within hours' was passed by Parliament. Furthermore, if the platforms do not comply, the IMDA can get Internet service providers to block access to the content. We discuss why these sweeping changes are, unfortunately, necessary. Elsewhere, the 3 female hosts of a local podcast were slammed for allegedly justifying cheating on one’s partner. Were their comments really that out of line? Find us here! YLB

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63:11

#336 - Survey exposes downsides of food delivery &...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/11/07

Last week, IPS released the results of a survey of 1,002 food delivery workers that highlighted the vulnerabilities of delivery work; low pay, long working hours and lack of medical benefits were just a few of the issues that came forth in the paper. We dissect the findings and discuss what can be done to better support platform workers. In the wake of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, the company’s co-founder and ex-CEO Jack Dorsey has publicly shouldered responsibility for the mass

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61:00

#335 - Elon Musk takes over Twitter & IKEA threatens...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/11/02

In the past week, the tech world has been shaken by Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter and his first actions as CEO. We go through the sequence of events leading up to this momentous week, and speculate on what’s to come for the social media giant. Elsewhere, IKEA sent a cease and desist letter to the person behind the horror survival game “The Store Is Closed”, triggering an outpouring of support for the indie game developer. Why the strong reaction? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB

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68:51

#334 - Halloween tragedy at Itaewon & T-Rex in...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/10/31

This past weekend, over 150 partygoers perished during a crowd crush that happened during Halloween festivities in the Seoul clubbing district, Itaewon. We discuss whether the authorities should be culpable when an unfortunate freak incident like this happens. Closer to home, thousands of people in Singapore got to see the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex up close before it heads for auction in Hong Kong. However, the auction of this giant fossil has been criticised in scientific circles; is

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58:55

#333 - Singaporeans ghosting while dating &...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/10/28

A recent study by women-first dating app Bumble revealed that 3 in 5 Singaporean singles have ghosted or been ghosted in their dating history. The differences between Millennials and Gen Y respondents in attitudes towards ghosting also surprised us, and we examine why. Elsewhere, “Milkshake” singer Kelis recently shared a video of her braids being fondled by 2 women in a Singapore coffee shop, which led to some angry reactions online and international news coverage. Why is this such a big

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61:40

#332 - Rishi Sunak becomes UK PM & Richard Branson...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/10/25

Coinciding with Deepavali festivities around the world, Rishi Sunak won the race to lead the Conservative Party, and therefore to become the UK’s first ever British Asian PM. How are Indians around the world feeling about this watershed moment in international politics? Closer to home, the Ministry of Home Affairs have officially invited UK billionaire Sir Richard Branson to Singapore to debate the country’s drug policy and death penalty with Minister K. Shanmugam. What led to this strange

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61:49

#331 - Studies shows SG residents’ support for death...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/10/21

The Ministry of Home Affairs recently released 3 full studies on the death penalty, one of which found that 73% of Singapore residents believed that some form of death penalty was an appropriate punishment for drug trafficking. What can we make of these studies, and why are they being released now? Elsewhere, a Cambodian delegation wants to examine the Asian Civilisations Museum’s Cambodian collection to look for lost national artefacts. Does the ACM have a moral obligation to return any

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66:14

#330 - Lawrence Wong highlights “hands-on” and...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/10/19

In his speech at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pointed out that the Singapore economy places too much emphasis on cognitive abilities – “head” work – and does not equally value those engaging in more technical “hands-on” work, or service and care roles, which he christened “heart” work. We discuss why this admission is important. Elsewhere, the IMDA has banned the local film #LookAtMe by Ken Kwek, and we talk about why that might be the best thing

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67:16

#329 - Man jailed in Felicia Teo case & fake...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/10/17

The long-running missing person case of Felicia Teo that started in 2007 has finally reached a resolution; one of the men, initially accused of her murder, has instead been sentenced to jail for several other charges, including unlawfully depositing Ms Teo's corpse in a public place. We talk through the gruesome details of this heartbreaking case, and public opinion about the verdict. Elsewhere, some people who got tickets to a show at the Esplanade Theatres were shocked when they arrived

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57:56

#328 - Vogue magazine gets warning for breaching...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/10/14

Vogue Singapore, a fashion magazine, was slapped with a stern warning for breaching local content guidelines, and has had its permit shortened from one year to 6 months. Is this move by the authorities justified? Elsewhere, Singaporean OnlyFans creator Titus Low has been fined S$3,000 for sharing obscene photos and videos on the site, and also sentenced to 3 weeks prison for breaching police orders. What does this verdict mean for other OnlyFans creators? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB

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73:19

#327 - Singapore Airlines stops forcing pregnant...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/10/11

Aaaaand we're back! In a reversal of a long-criticised policy, Singapore Airlines’ flight attendants will no longer be forced to quit after giving birth. We discuss how this archaic rule has lasted till 2022, and how it will affect SIA’s hiring policies going forward. Elsewhere, the National Population and Talent Division released the results of a survey which found that 50% of single Singapore residents were not currently dating, and that within this group, 38% had never dated before. Do

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59:10

#326 - Queen Elizabeth II dies & SAF sets up Lazada...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/09/09

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 96. While tributes and condolences from world leaders pour in, we discuss why there’ve been some negative responses as well. Closer to home, the Singapore Armed Forces announced that NSmen can now buy selected SAF products online from their new store on e-commerce platform Lazada. How will shops at the Beach Road Army Market be affected by this news? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB

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53:45

#325 - Shopee draws flak for pulling job offers &...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/09/03

Shopee is in the news for pulling job offers for positions at its Singapore HQ, including one for a Chinese engineer who had already relocated here with his family to take up a new role. Was there any way they could have handled this better? Also, homegrown bakery franchise Prima Deli was recently called out by an irate customer for using a slice of processed cheese on its cake for a birthday greeting. Was his outrage justified? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB

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59:45

#324 - Joseph Schooling confesses to taking drugs &...

Yah Lah But ·

2022/09/01

In a shocking announcement, Singapore’s sporting icon Joseph Schooling confessed to consuming cannabis while overseas training for the SEA Games. We discuss if there's a way back for our Olympic golden boy. In another post-NDR interview, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing suggested that school alumni can help ease teachers’ workload by offering help with career talks and mental health resources; is this really a wise idea? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Joseph

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