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  • 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 arise? Separately, we look at a bizarre Straits Times headline about consumer electronics chain Gain City.

    (00:00) Folklory
    (01:16) Intro
    (08:08) Government Apologises for NRIC Debacle
    (48:08) Apparently Gain City Is Influential?
    (53:22) One Shiok Comment
    (55:23) One Shiok Thing

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    Government Apologises for NRIC Debacle

    S'poreans' NRIC numbers publicly listed on new ACRA website, no login or payment required[2019] Illegal for non-public sector organisations to copy or hold your NRIC from Sept. 1, 2019Govt apologises for Acra lapse, will accelerate efforts to educate public on proper NRIC useCommentary: NRIC debacle boils down to the legal difference between identification and authenticationPDPC guidelines to be updated to 'align with new policy intent', after government said it plans to stop masking NRIC numbers

    Apparently Gain City Is Influential?

    Gain City named most influential company in Asia, absorbing GST for some items till Dec 29

    One Shiok Comment

    Reddit comments on YLB #602

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    Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. AbbottWhy I disappeared - Matt D’Avella

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  • 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 to have your likeness sculpted by Madame Tussauds.

    (00:00) Intro
    (00:51) Pin Xiu's Achievements
    (03:41) Personal Life & Engagement
    (07:58) Balancing Sports & Personal Life
    (13:11) APEX Swimming & Philosophy
    (18:12) Paralympics Experience & Challenges
    (25:32) Future Goals & Reflections
    (29:41) Mental Stress and Team Dynamics
    (37:53) Role and Impact of Paralympic Athletes
    (49:37) Post-Paralympics Experience
    (54:23) Perception of Paralympic vs Olympic Athletes
    (57:26) Pin Xiu's Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
    (01:04:29) Public Speaking Journey
    (01:07:53) Advocacy and Influences
    (01:11:53) Why Wedding Planning is a Nightmare
    (01:17:02) One Shiok Thing

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    Dash & Lily Season 1 TrailerLittle Miss Sunshine - Official Trailer [HD]World Christmas Market Singapore

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    This 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 festivities. But how much is too much? Can we put down our phones for a minute? Can we learn to enjoy each other’s company just like in the good ol’ days? In this episode, we talk to Adele Chan, photographer, self-professed tech junkie and editor-in-chief of lifestyle magazine NYLON Singapore on what steps she takes to live in the moment while with her loved ones, or while meeting friends at social events. And, since her job makes her something of a lifestyle/fashion authority, what her tips are for Singaporeans as we get ready to ring in 2025?

    (00:00) Intro
    (02:13) Role and Responsibilities of an Editor-in-Chief
    (07:11) Tech Events and Social Interactions
    (10:53) Challenges of Screen Time and Digital Habits
    (12:27) Setting Boundaries with Technology in Family
    (13:54) Role of Technology in Work-Life Balance
    (19:33) Impact of Technology on Social Etiquette
    (21:52) Fashion, Style, and Self-Perception in Singapore
    (26:38) Photography and Portraits
    (29:05) Adele's Tussle With Brett Anderson
    (35:42) AI and Technology in Photography
    (38:00) Digital vs Analog Lifestyle
    (41:32) Parenting in the Digital Age
    (47:39) Perception of Singapore Globally
    (51:47) Local Perspectives on Culture
    (52:29) Pride in Singapore's Identity
    (57:49) Disconnecting from Technology
    (01:00:23) One Shiok Thing

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    Find NYLON and Adele here!

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    The first jungle gym was meant to hack kids' brainsThe Quarry | Official Announce Trailer | 2KFood Republic @ The Woodleigh Mall

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  • 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) that also featured a standup comedy set from @donsayone, an interview with a YLB fan, and a post-show Q&A session for those who turned up. Thank you one and all, you’ve truly made our year!

    (00:00) Intro
    (02:55) 10 Hottest Episodes of YLB 2024
    (04:50) 10.
    (10:42) 9.
    (15:22) 8.
    (20:39) 7.
    (27:29) 6.
    (31:31) A Listener Takes the Stage
    (38:50) 5.
    (44:48) 4.
    (51:20) 3.
    (52:52) 2.
    (57:37) 1.
    (01:03:48) One Shiok Thing

    Find us here!

    Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbut

    Find @donsayone, our Opening Act here!

    Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWxwfWV2B0TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@donsayoneIG: https://www.instagram.com/donsayone

    Top Topics of 2024, according to Yah Lah BUT

    Number 10Number 9Number 8Number 7Number 6Number 5Number 4Number 3Number 2Number 1

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    Robbie Williams - Forbidden Road (Official Lyric Video) | Taken from ‘Better Man’ SoundtrackLUIGI THE TITAN

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  • This episode we’re talking about Luigi Mangione, whose alleged murder of the CEO of UnitedHealth on a sidewalk in New York has captured global attention. What could have motivated him to do such a thing? Why is he being hailed as a hero by some people online? And what is his tangential connection to Yah Lah But? Closer to home, we try to figure out how a local cosplayer gained enough of a following that she was able to offer her fans some very unusual services at the recent Singapore Comic-Con. Hey, no judgment!

    (00:00) Tell You First
    (01:00) Intro
    (07:46) CEO of US Health Insurer Murdered
    (33:24) Local Cosplayer Offers Unusual Services
    (52:44) One Shiok Comment
    (55:04) One Shiok Thing

    Folklory

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    Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

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    Find us here!

    Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbut

    CEO of US Health Insurer Murdered

    What we know about Luigi Mangione, Ivy League grad charged in CEO's murderUnitedHealthcare shooting: Luigi Mangione has San Francisco tiesLuigi Mangione’s Reddit Page Lays Out Long List of AilmentsCalifornia shooting suspect used fake story to gain access to schoolWhat Luigi Mangione's social media accounts reveal about him

    Local Cosplayer Offers Unusual Services

    S’pore dudes pay S$50 each for S’porean comic con personality to eat Pocky from their mouth

    One Shiok Comment

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    Ricky Gervais: Comedy, Football and Brotherly Bonds With Roy Keane28 Years Later Trailer

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  • The GE2025 hype train has left the station, and you know we love us some political punditry. So today we’re discussing a CNA report on how political parties are having trouble finding new blood for GE2025–going as far as interviewing people who turned down invitations to enter the field. Why is there increasing resistance to joining politics, and what does this bode for the country? What kind of candidates are more likely to appeal to voters today? In other news, Swiss Air crew on a Bangkok-Zurich flight secretly recorded 2 passengers having sex in the first class galley… but it’s the crew who might be in trouble for violating the couple’s privacy! European priorities, eh?

    (00:00) Folklory
    (01:16) Intro
    (06:50) Hard to Find Candidates for GE2025
    (40:37) Swiss Air Crew Film Passengers Having Sex
    (52:56) One Shiok Comment
    (55:01) One Shiok Thing

    Folklory

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    Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbut

    Hard to Find Candidates for GE2025

    Growing voters' expectations and public scrutiny hampering Singapore political parties' recruitment efforts

    Swiss Air Crew Film Passengers Having Sex

    Explicit footage of couple having sex in flight goes viral, crew under probe for leaked video🇨🇭 First time on Swiss First class. LX 181 BKK to ZRH.

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    Comment on Spotify Wrapped

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    ROSÉ - APT. in the Radio 1 Live LoungeCulinary Class Wars | Official Trailer

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  • We know Singaporeans are an obedient lot, but will we heed the latest guidelines from the Ministry of Social and Family Development? They’ve just issued advice on appropriate caregiving boundaries between parents and children, which covers bathing, nudity, and expressing affection. Joining us for this potentially awkward conversation is comedian Jacky Ng, fresh from stints in Bali and KL. We also talk about the robot nurses that NUH is getting next year, and what other jobs robots might be coming for in the near future…

    (00:00) Words of Wisdom
    (00:56) Intro
    (09:02) MSF Tells Parents: Don’t be Naked with Your Kid
    (35:14) NUH is getting Robot Nurses
    (51:53) One Shiok Thing
    (56:18) Jacky and Friends: By The River

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    Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

    Check out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the Koro crisis of 1967, when Singaporeans got into a mass panic about disappearing genitals!!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple

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    Find Jacky!

    InstagramJacky’s Website

    MSF Tells Parents: Don’t be Naked with Your Kids

    New MSF guidelines for appropriate caregiving boundaries between parents and childrenMSF guidelines: Parents to avoid bathing children of opposite genders who can do so by themselves[Sep 2024] Less serious child abuse cases in Singapore on the rise: Inaugural report on family violence

    NUH is getting Robot Nurses

    Robot nurses that monitor patients’ condition, issue medicine to be piloted at NUH in 2025LTA | 10 Years of Gracious Commuting

    One Shiok Thing

    Adam Sandler: Love You | Official TrailerHimesh Patel reads the most hilarious response to a university rejection letter

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  • At Yah Lah BUT, we’re big on looking at issues from multiple angles, and we’ve got a good example this episode! A TikTok video showing a fight at a lift lobby in Vivocity went viral this weekend. Who started it? Who was helping and who wasn’t? The answer isn’t as clear as the video suggests, based on information that’s emerged since then. It’s a great cautionary tale against jumping to conclusions! Separately, F&B company Astons has decided to stop absorbing the service charge and GST for its Astons Steak & Salad chain, effectively raising its prices by about 19% in one go. Bad business move? Sign of the times? And what does it actually mean when a restaurant charges for service?

    (00:00) Tell You First
    (00:45) Intro
    (06:21) Fight at Vivocity Lift Goes Viral
    (33:47) Astons Raises Prices by 19%?
    (48:43) One Shiok Comment
    (51:20) One Shiok Thing

    Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

    Check out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! Upcoming episodes include: life during the Japanese Occupation, imagining Singapore without Lee Kuan Yew, and how Taylor Swiftonomics changed Singapore forever!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple

    Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!

    Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.com

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    Fight at Vivocity Lift Goes Viral

    Fight at VivoCity lift lobby sparks debate about lift-taking etiquette'You have a family who can walk': Man filmed in VivoCity lift lobby fight speaks upSuresh’s TikTok account

    Astons Raises Prices by 19%?

    Astons Steak & Salad prices up 19% due to service fee & GST charges since Dec. 1, 2024

    One Shiok Comment

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    Jaguar unveils much-hyped electric car after online leakDiscussing the Science of Interstellar with the Science Advisor, Kip Thorne

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  • We’re into the last month of the year and we start with the sad news that a participant of this year’s Standard Chartered Marathon passed away after completing the event. Few details have emerged, so we’re focusing more on the challenges of long-distance running (including Haresh’s own experience), from training to the actual run. Listen to your body, people! We also discuss a story about hair salons that offer massages beyond just the head, and YES, in this episode, we address our participation in last weekend’s Nas Summit, and the ensuing backlash from some folks online.

    (00:00) Folklory
    (00:50) Intro
    (04:56) Standard Chartered Marathon Runner Dies
    (32:12) Geylang’s Dodgy Hair Salons
    (41:59) Addressing the Nas Summit Backlash
    (54:44) One Shiok Thing

    Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!

    Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.com

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    Standard Chartered Marathon Runner Dies

    Race participant dies after completing Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon[2019] Standard Chartered Marathon should not shut down city in land-scarce S'pore on Saturday evening, thousands agree[2023] Boston Marathon: Women weren’t allowed to compete until 1972

    Geylang’s Dodgy Hair Salons

    ‘Whatever you like’: Dozens of hair salons open in Geylang. Some offer more than just a haircutHair salons in Geylang offer more than haircut and head massage

    One Shiok Comment

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    Love Hurts | Official TrailerWe Recreated The Batman Using Miniatures

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  • There’s no smoke without fire…or in this case, vapes? Apparently, plainclothes Health Sciences Authority (HSA) officers have the power to enter and search your house if they suspect you possess a vape, and they don’t need a warrant to do it. A recent incident involving TikToker Rapperboy has us asking, just how far does the long arm of the law reach? What are the safeguards against scammers taking advantage of this? Separately, yet another case of blackface has surfaced at a company dinner & dance. Seriously, Singapore. How many times have we been over this already?

    (00:00) Words of Wisdom
    (00:50) Intro
    (04:15) HSA Can Bust You for Vaping
    (25:32) Yet Another Case of Blackface
    (49:35) One Shiok Comment
    (52:19) One Shiok Thing

    Nominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!

    We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!

    Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!

    Order by Fri, 6 Dec 2024, and get a FREE limited edition Folklory speaker (a saving of $40!)!It’s styled as a good ‘ol cassette, and will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 6 Dec to guarantee your cassette delivery by Christmas on 25 Dec 2024!Get yours at Folklory.com

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    HSA Can Bust You for Vaping

    HSA: Officers can enter premises without warrant to enforce laws on e-vaporisersHSA officers visit man's home over vape use, he calls them 'uninvited guests'[May 2024] HSA reviewing penalties to strengthen deterrence against vaping in Singapore

    Yet Another Case of Blackface

    UOL apologises after 'blackface' attendees at dinner and dance event spark backlashBlackface cases in Singapore spark outrage, calls to plug racial awareness gaps

    One Shiok Comment

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    Prejudice by Tim MinchinSedap! A Culinary Adventure - Official Release Date Trailer | The MIX Fall Showcase 2024

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  • SG60 is just round the corner, and Singapore’s beloved cabaret troupe Dim Sum Dollies are back to celebrate it! In this episode, we speak to founding member Selena Tan about the Dollies’ 22-year history, their upcoming show, and whether or not cancel culture has made it harder for comedians. She’s had a gutsy journey herself, abandoning the law profession in a time when a career in theatre was unheard of, setting up Singapore’s only for-profit theatre company, and surviving the Covid pandemic. No one tells it quite like Selena! Also, check out a special promo below for YLB listeners who want to attend the Dim Sum Dollies show!

    (00:00) Tell You First
    (00:50) Intro
    (02:55) The Beginning of Selena's Career
    (03:43) Dim Sum Dollies' Evolution
    (06:40) Selena's Perspective on the Arts
    (11:53) Dream Academy and Comedy in Singapore
    (16:14) Selena's Journey to Law and Performing Arts
    (25:30) Introduction to Theatre Companies
    (26:21) Transition to Professional Theatre
    (27:52) Challenges of the Theatre Industry
    (28:44) Financial Realities of Acting
    (36:35) Singapore's Unique Theatre Infrastructure
    (43:26) Cultural Differences in Movie Making
    (45:32) Support for Local Arts in Singapore
    (48:44) New Generations in Theatre
    (52:28) Comedy and Cancel Culture
    (01:10:00) Upcoming Show and Creative Process
    (01:11:05) One Shiok Thing

    Find Selena Tan + Special YLB Promo for Dim Sum Dollies - Sixty Sexy Years

    InstagramYLB Promo for Dim Sum DolliesUse the promo code ‘YAHLAHBUT’ when purchasing at the link below to get a special discount for selected dates!https://ticketing.sistic.com.sg/sistic/booking/dollies1224?promocode=dollies1224DOUsing this promo code entitles you to 15% off Cat1, 10% off Cat2 or 5% off Cat3 for show dates on 16, 17, 18 and 19 December

    Our Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

    We are more than 20 episodes into this first season of TELL YOU FIRST, where we dive into fascinating topics in history, pop culture and science that you never knew you needed to know - all with a touch of comedy.Upcoming topics include life during the Japanese Occupation, imagining Singapore without Lee Kuan Yew, and even how Taylor Swiftonomics changed Singapore forever!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple

    Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!

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    I Launched A Business From My Living Room — Now It Brings In $9 Million A YearCreating the Most Satisfying DeskRYUCAMP YouTube channel

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  • The ruling People’s Action Party turned 70, and has officially entered its Lawrence Wong era. At its ginormous biennial conference, our new PM formally took over as the party’s Secretary-General. Of course, we had to read between the lines and dissect his speech, as hype builds towards next year’s general election. Is that the oft-mentioned “fear-mongering” about the Opposition we’re hearing? And just how hard is it to recruit new blood? Speaking of which, an inventor-turned Hokkien Mee seller found it hard to recruit cooks, so he ordered a robot from Wuhan and programmed it to fry Hokkien Mee with his own recipe. We give our verdict!

    (00:00) Folklory
    (00:48) Intro
    (05:56) PAP Turns 70
    (34:02) Even Hokkien Mee is AI Now
    (50:00) One Shiok Comment
    (54:16) One Shiok Thing

    Our Folklory Christmas Promotion!

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    PAP Turns 70, Enters its Lawrence Wong Era

    Orderly transitions in political leadership cannot be taken for granted: SM Lee in last speech as PAP chiefNew members of PAP’s top decision-making body announced at party conferenceTributes pour in for outgoing PAP secretary-general Lee Hsien Loong at party’s awards dinnerPM Wong surprised by Apt. song choice as he takes the stageWith high stakes in next general election, PAP can no longer 'afford to stay in the background': PM WongNo chance of 'opposition wipe-out' in next GE: PM Lawrence Wong

    Even Hokkien Mee is AI Now

    Former engineer opens Hokkien mee stall with food cooked by a robot

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    CNA wins Best News Explainer at AIB Awards in London for video on Israel-Gaza warThe Problem with Jubilee

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  • Today’s episode is all about sending messages and changing behaviours. An NUS student thought it was a good idea to deflate the tyres of several cars to send a message about vehicular carbon emissions. Deflate only; no harm done right? We discuss the global movement that inspired this student, and why such actions may not be as clever as they seem. Meanwhile, the government has re-introduced a toilet hygiene mascot from two years ago, called Toilemon. It is a literal toilet bowl with eyes, to encourage everyone to keep toilets clean. Sure… but did they have to do it this way??

    (00:00) Words of Wisdom
    (00:55) Intro
    (04:38) Student Eco-activist Charged for Deflating Tyres
    (33:57) Singapore’s Toilet Mascot Returns
    (43:03) One Shiok Comment
    (47:00) One Shiok Thing

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    Student Eco-activist Charged for Deflating Tyres

    NUS student allegedly deflated tyres of five cars in Woodlands, charged with being a public nuisance[2023] Activists drill holes in tyres of more than 60 SUVs at Exeter car dealership | Environmental activism | The Guardian[2023] Tyre Extinguishers: Anger after SUV tyres deflated by activists[2022] Tyre Extinguishers: A Night Out with the Climate Activists Sabotaging SUVs

    Singapore’s Toilet Mascot Returns

    S'pore created a toilet mascot called Toilemon to remind everyone to keep toilets clean & hygienicThe Green Guardians of Singapore

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    How i started the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contestWhy Joe Rogan Ditched the Left – And What It Means for America

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  • There’s a saying in gambling: the house always wins. Unless, it seems, you’re Resorts World Sentosa. Due to unsatisfactory tourism metrics, authorities have only renewed its casino licence for two years, instead of the usual three. The Integrated Resorts opened to such fanfare in 2010, yet RWS’ facade now seems to be… dare we say… DISintegrating? Where did it all go wrong? In other news, HSBC’s new head honcho is doing such a big business shakeup that senior managers now have to reapply for their jobs, if they want to keep them. Now that’s a whole other way to drive organisational performance!

    (00:00) Tell You First
    (00:48) Intro
    (08:09) Resorts World Sentosa Underperforming?
    (29:11) HSBC Senior Managers Scramble to Keep Their Jobs
    (40:40) One Shiok Comment
    (43:18) One Shiok Thing

    Folklory

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    Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

    Check out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the Koro crisis of 1967, when Singaporeans got into a mass panic about disappearing genitals!!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple

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    Resorts World Sentosa Underperforming?

    RWS casino licence only renewed for 2 years as tourism performance 'unsatisfactory'GRA’s statementResorts World Sentosa's casino licence renewed for just 2 years over 'unsatisfactory' tourism performanceRWS waterfront development set to open by 2030; to feature 88m-tall sculpture, 'mountain' trail[2023] Resorts World Sentosa fined S$2.25m for not performing checks when collecting cash of S$5,000 or more[2022] Singapore extends Marina Bay Sands casino license until 2025 – IAG

    HSBC Senior Managers Scramble to Keep Their Jobs

    HSBC asks hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in bank revamp, sources sayHSBC managers are competing to keep their jobs in CEO’s revamp

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    Hilarious Viral Clip of AOC & Elon Musk Apologizing & Falling In LoveWhen The Jump Scare is Actually Clever | Vanity Fair

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  • Big Tech used to be all about big employee perks: flexible hours, free food, travel opportunities, in-office naps and massages, all to attract top talent to do high-value work. But as the tech crunch continues, these perks are being swallowed. Will glamorous tech firms eventually become like all other mundane companies? Separately, we look at what is arguably the biggest employee perk ever: diplomatic immunity. A Singapore government officer in London has been found guilty of child neglect, but is getting away scot-free. What is the bigger problem here: the neglect, or the fact that diplomatic immunity remains a widespread practice today?

    (00:00) Words of Wisdom
    (01:00) Intro
    (08:50) Yah Lah BUT Live Show
    (10:12) Big Tech Employees Now Getting Smaller Perks
    (31:40) MFA Officer Guilty of Child Neglect
    (50:23) One Shiok Comment
    (54:06) One Shiok Thing

    Our LIVE SHOW on Thu, 12 Dec 2024

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    Big Tech Employees Now Getting Smaller Perks

    Goodbye to big tech’s big perks? S’pore workers say global techlash has come for their benefits[2012] Here's What Happens To Google Employees When They Die

    MFA Officer Guilty of Child Neglect

    S’pore govt officer in London counselled, warned for leaving kids home alone: MFABritish government discloses crimes allegedly committed by foreign diplomatsWritten statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK ParliamentSingapore High Commission officer mentioned in UK parliament over alleged child neglect given warning: MFA

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    Life on Our Planet | Official Trailer | NetflixNobody Wants This | Official Trailer | Netflix

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  • In Parliament this week, an epic 5-hour debate about how to save our hawker culture took place. PSP’s Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa put forth a slew of suggestions, which were hotly debated by both sides of the floor. At the end, the amended bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the pressing need to preserve our hawker culture, but will it be enough? Elsewhere, a Singapore PR made headlines when she brought the Singapore flag to space as part of a Blue Origin mission to space. She’s actually Scottish by origin, so does that dampen the achievement in the eyes of Singaporeans?

    (00:00) Folklory
    (01:15) Intro
    (08:41) How to Save Our Hawkers
    (47:17) First Astronaut from Singapore?
    (01:00:59) One Shiok Comment
    (01:03:42) One Shiok Thing

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    Our LIVE SHOW on Thu, 12 Dec 2024

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    How to Save Our Hawkers

    PSP's amended motion on supporting hawkers passed in Parliament by group of cross-party MPsFrom 'flexible rents' to foreign manpower: PSP's proposals on supporting hawkers and what the government saysGovt sets out ways it helps sustain hawker culture, alleviate cost pressures on S’poreansLeong Mun Wai’s SpeechResponse to Motion on Hawker Culture - Dr Koh Poh Koon

    First Astronaut from Singapore?

    She's not a Singapore citizen yet, but she proudly took national flag to outer space

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    Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s farewell to the Man Utd FansBetter Man | Official Trailer (2024 Movie) – Robbie Williams, Michael Gracey, Jonno Davies

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  • In a surprising move, the Ministry of Home Affairs is proposing a slew of legal amendments that will lessen the punishment for road traffic offences, even if they result in grievous hurt or death. Pretty unusual for a country that tends towards harsher punishments for many things! We discuss the MHA’s thinking behind this, and what signals it may inadvertently send. In other news, the days of individual school canteen stalls may be numbered, as fewer people want to do the job. What will students lose if schools move to a centralised kitchen / cookhouse model for canteens?

    (00:00) A Message From SCDF
    (01:04) Intro
    (07:22) Is the Government Going Easy on Traffic Offenders?
    (27:18) The End of School Canteen Stalls?
    (42:49) One Shiok Comment
    (44:49) One Shiok Thing

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    Is the Government Going Easy on Traffic Offenders?

    Removing mandatory sentences for first-time offenders among proposed changes to Singapore's road traffic lawsProposed changes to traffic rules to prevent some offenders from being overly punishedFirst Reading of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

    The End of School Canteen Stalls?

    New canteen models for schools an option soon as MOE tackles stallholder shortagesPre-packed meals, dispensers: Canteen vendor shortage drives S’pore schools to serve up alternatives

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  • People are calling the 2024 US Presidential Election the ‘Podcast Election’ for the role that long-form, unfiltered conversations played in shaping popular opinion. So is Lawrence Wong becoming our ‘Press Conference Prime Minister’? He has pledged to do more press conferences, not tied to any specific announcements, just to improve the government’s public communications. In a recent one, he weighed in on the outcome of the US election. Meanwhile, Australia is considering a ban on social media for under-16s from as early as next year. How helpful would such a move be, and could it work in Singapore?

    (00:00) Tell You First
    (00:45) Intro
    (11:08) Lawrence Wong’s Wide-Ranging Press Conference
    (37:52) Australia Considers Under-16 Ban for Social Media
    (57:56) One Shiok Comment
    (01:00:57) One Shiok Thing

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    Lawrence Wong’s Wide-Ranging Press Conference

    Elections that lead to a divided society have 'no winners': PM Wong on the importance of social unityLawrence Wong pledges more press conferences as part of government's effort to improve public communication; MCI to be renamed

    Australia Considers Under-16 Ban for Social Media

    Commentary: Governments are pushing teen social media bans – but we don't know yet if they'll helpAustralian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social mediaCNA Explains: Why is Malaysia asking social media platforms to get a licence or risk getting banned?Spain proposes law to improve online safety for children, including virtual restraining orders

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    Chimbridge Singlish Dictionary - Meaning, Etymology, Definition, Origin, and MoreWhat Remains of the Old Sentosa Monorail?

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  • It happened. Trump is once again the US president-elect, and suddenly everyone’s an expert. Including us! Well, not really. We can’t claim to know the situation as well as political analysts, so for this episode, we drop casual observations with our guest host, comedian Rishi Budhrani. Also, we look at an AsiaOne survey on the least satisfying places to live in Singapore while asking “eh where ah” and “what kind of survey is this?”

    (00:00) A Message From SCDF
    (01:11) Intro
    (08:40) A Singaporean POV on Trump’s Victory
    (34:40) The Least Satisfying Places to Live in Singapore
    (51:06) One Shiok Thing
    (56:12) The Sharity Reimagined Exhibition

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    Find Rishi!

    InstagramTikTokSupport Rishi’s fundraising - The Sharity Reimagined Exhibition

    A Singaporean POV on Trump’s Victory

    Donald Trump wins US election in historic comebackRepublicans widen Senate majority, on track to win HouseUS election as it happened: Trump hails 'magnificent victory'

    The Least Satisfying Places to Live in Singapore

    AsiaOne survey reveals the place where Singaporeans are least satisfied living in

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    'Infinite monkey theorem' challenged by Australian mathematiciansKrsna's Free Meals

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  • A Singaporean film about censorship, has been banned in Singapore by film censors. You can’t make this stuff up. We speak with actor and guest host Caitanya Tan about Daniel Hui’s film Small Hours of the Night, and what lines it could have crossed, because they’re not obvious. We also discuss the role that censors play in Singapore, and what exactly they protect Singaporeans from. Separately, a private-hire driver’s detailed written warning to his passengers has been circulating online. Paggro much? Or is he saying what’s already been on everyone’s minds?

    (00:00) Words of Wisdom
    (00:54) Intro
    (05:03) Film Censors Ban Film on Censorship
    (36:45) Private-Hire Driver’s Warning to Passengers
    (01:00:45) One Shiok Thing

    Nominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!

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    Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST

    Check out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the Koro crisis of 1967, when Singaporeans got into a mass panic about disappearing genitals!!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple

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    IMDA Bans Film on Censorship

    S’pore film about censorship barred; IMDA says it’s ‘likely to be prejudicial to national interests’Daniel Hui's Small Hours of the Night banned from public screening, Festival retains it in official lineupTrailer - Small Hours of the Night by Daniel HuiClassifying films meant for distribution and public | IMDATan Chay Wa's tombstone trial - Wikipedia

    Private-Hire Driver’s Savage Warning to Passengers

    'Wake up earlier': S'pore private-hire driver displays savage note to riders, applauded by other drivers

    One Shiok Thing

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