Yah Lah But #794: Tan See Leng Warns Singapore to Save Power & Why Can’t Food Influencers be Nice?
Mar 23, 2026
Discussion about urgent energy-saving appeals as regional tensions threaten fuel supplies. A playful look at optics and whether voluntary conservation measures will work. Debate on energy trade-offs from work-from-home and rising AI demand. A heated conversation about food influencers and viral reviews that pit online power against small F&B operators.
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Singapore Encouraged To Cut Private Car Trips
- Tan See Leng urged Singaporeans to reduce private car trips and consider carpooling or public transport to lower energy demand amid Middle East tensions.
- Hosts noted Singapore's strong fuel stockpiles and public transport network make broad mandates less urgent than in neighbouring countries.
Work From Home Is Conditional Not Universal
- Work-from-home and shorter workweeks are being discussed regionally as energy measures, but mandatory moves depend on urgency and local infrastructure.
- Haresh argued legislation isn't needed yet for Singapore because the situation isn't as dire as in the Philippines or Thailand.
Remote Work Cuts Transport But Raises Home Energy Use
- Net energy savings from WFH are mixed: saves transport energy but can raise home AC usage, yet overall Terence believes WFH likely reduces total energy use.
- They debated behavioural factors like people skipping bathing or cooking differently when remote.