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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.

1 hour 3 minutes

#522 - New ERP System Causes Frustration & Security Industry Bickers Over SGAG Video
The impending implementation of the new ERP system has caused a ruckus online, with many criticising the new 3-piece hardware to be installed on the dashboards of all Singapore vehicles. Is the criticism justified? Elsewhere, an SGAG video commissioned by the union representing security workers has stirred up a war of words with another industry association, which lambasted the buffoonery of the characters in the video. Was the SGAG skit really that bad?
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New ERP System Causes Frustration
Security Industry Bickers Over SGAG Video
- War of words erupts between security workers' union and industry association over SGAG video, progressive wage model
One Shiok Comment
- Comments on YLB #521 on YouTube
- Comments on YLB #521 on Reddit
One Shiok Thing
- hubs.life (@hubs.life) on TikTok
- On Duty: Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM)
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
3 May 2024, 9:47 am
1 hour 25 minutes

#521 ft. A Palestinian in West Bank - “Calling it the Israel-Hamas war is misleading”
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.
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Hanan’s Papers on Gaza and the Middle East
- Ongoing War on Gaza: A Palestinian Perspective - RSIS
- Unpacking Tensions and Terrorism in the Middle East - RSIS
Organizations Providing Aid to Gaza
- Connecting Humanity IG - provides eSIMs to Gazans
- Love Aid Singapore - Singaporean charity
- Wizard_bisan1 on IG - Filmmaker on the ground in Gaza
- Motaz on X - Photographer on the ground in Gaza
One Shiok Thing
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
30 April 2024, 10:00 pm
53 minutes 58 seconds

#520 - Bank Employees Fired for Medical Claims Abuse & 14-y.o. Girls Found With Guys and Alcohol in Sentosa Hotel
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 the hotel for his daughter’s behaviour, which should have been his responsibility. Where does the fault lie?

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Bank Employees Fired for Medical Claims Abuse
14-y.o. Girls Found With Guys and Alcohol in Sentosa Hotel
- 14-year-old girls in hotel room with guys and alcohol, police investigating
One Shiok Comment
- Comment by foxhound-19
- Comment by Marty-gv4nv
One Shiok Thing
- S'porean man, 31, wins 2nd place in international parkour competition
- Robosen Megatron is the Best Evil Robot You Can Buy
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
29 April 2024, 11:47 am
1 hour 4 minutes

#519 - TikTok Ban is REAL & Business Slammed for Rude Message to Riders
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 businesses be more mindful of their words?
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TikTok Ban is REAL
Business Slammed for Rude Message to Riders
- #trending: Home-based business slammed for ‘rude’ signs targeting delivery riders
One Shiok Comment
- Comments on YLB517 with Jamus Lim
- Comment by imrunninglate
One Shiok Thing
- Beavis and Butt-Head - SNL with Ryan Gosling
- Limp Bizkit - Paraguay 2024 Asuncionico Full show
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
26 April 2024, 10:44 am
1 hour 5 minutes

#518 - Shanmugam Rebuts “Sneering” From The Economist & Singaporean Workers Threatening to Quit if Forced to Return to Office?
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 office more often. Is this just a strawberry generation mindset, or does it point to societal attitudes towards work-life balance?
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Shanmugam Rebuts “Sneering” From The Economist
Singaporean Workers Threatening to Quit if Forced to Return to Office?
- 1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: Survey
- Singaporeans Want Hybrid Work | Randstad Singapore
One Shiok Comment
- Reddit comments on #517
- Reddit comments on #516
One Shiok Thing
- “Friendly Father”: North Korea releases new song praising leader Kim Jong Un
- 3 Body Problem | Official Trailer
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
24 April 2024, 11:46 am
57 minutes 52 seconds

#517 ft. Jamus Lim - Why Straight-A Students Never Rise to the Top & Rethinking Our Education System
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.
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One Shiok Thing
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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
22 April 2024, 3:28 am
1 hour 41 minutes

#516 ft. Oon Shu An - Social Media is Making Us Less “Weird” & How Palestine is Liberating Us
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.
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References
- When Gaza lost phone and internet connection under Israeli attack, this activist found a way to get Palestinians back online | CNN
- Connecting Humanity IG - provides eSIMs to Gazans
- Love Aid Singapore - Singaporean charity
- Wizard_bisan1 on IG - Filmmaker on the ground in Gaza
- Motaz on X - Photographer on the ground in Gaza
One Shiok Thing
Find Oon Shu An!
- Instagram
- Her latest production - Tartuffe: The Imposter
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
19 April 2024, 3:09 pm
1 hour 9 minutes

#515 - Lawrence Wong to Take Over PM Lee in May & Companies Must Allow Workers to Request Flexi Work Arrangements
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 is it just a grand wayang?
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Lawrence Wong to Take Over PM Lee in May
Companies Must Allow Workers to Request Flexi Work Arrangements
- All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December
- [2023] Flexible work arrangements a key focus of Singapore’s new workers compact: Labour chief Ng Chee Meng
One Shiok Comment
- Comment by butthenhor
- Comment by junglejimbo88
One Shiok Thing
- Caitlin Clark 2023 NCAA tournament highlights
- Here's How Ray Allen Teaches Jump Shooting
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
17 April 2024, 1:45 pm
55 minutes 38 seconds

#514 - Iran Attacks Israel & Pope to Visit Singapore
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 historic papal visit?
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Iran Attacks Israel
Pope to Visit Singapore
- Pope Francis to visit Singapore in September - TODAY
- Edwin Tong 'looks forward' to showing Pope Francis S'porean 'hospitality, diversity & harmony'
One Shiok Comment
- Comment by shogunMJ
- Comments on ep513
One Shiok Thing
- Tales From the Eclipse — Wait But Why
- 13 Hours in Singapore Airlines First Class Suite (London to Singapore)
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
15 April 2024, 1:45 pm
1 hour 9 minutes

#513 - Writers Object to IMDA Using Their Works to Train AI & No More Trishaws for Singapore?
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 about to lose this piece of Singapore transport history?
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Writers Object to IMDA Using Their Works to Train AI
No More Trishaws for Singapore?
- No more trishaw rides in Singapore after last licensed operator ceased tours mid-2023
One Shiok Comment
- Comments on YLB511 feat Min Desmond Lee
One Shiok Thing
- I made a song entirely from artists singing "yeah"
- Civil War | Official Trailer
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
11 April 2024, 11:44 am
1 hour 13 minutes

#512 ft. Terence Lee - Highlighting the Darker Side of Tech & Why Founders Need to be Held Accountable
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 keeps him and his team going.
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References
- Filmmakers trapped in HOOQ's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money
- Terence Lee’s post on our HOOQ situation
One Shiok Thing
Find Terence Lee & Tech in Asia!
- Tech in Asia
- Terence Lee on LinkedIn
Mics and Headphones from @shure
Chairs from @ergotunechair
Desk from @castlerysg

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
8 April 2024, 5:53 am
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