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What, another case of blackface in Singapore? We discuss a car dealership’s recent promo video that features a staff member in dark makeup. It directly references an African-themed meme so we ask: is this racism, or just cringe humour? How does this compare with other instances of blackface / brownface we’ve seen? Hear our takes on pigeons as we talk about a woman who has fed so many of them in Yishun, that the National Parks Board (NParks) is stepping in to control their numbers. Bringing younger perspectives to these issues are Team YLB’s very own Tristen and Dom, finally making their on-camera debut! Data Centre World AsiaJoin us at Data Centre World Asia 2024 for two days of cutting-edge insights, networking, and innovation. Learn from industry leaders and discover the future of data centres. Register now and save your spot!Register your FREE Ticket now!DCWA Social MediaWebsiteLinkedInFacebookX(00:00) Data Center World Asia 2024(01:02) Intro(07:00) Man Wears Blackface to Sell Car(31:26) Yishun Bird Feeder Goes too Far(46:42) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeMan Wears Blackface to Sell Car'I wanted to act funny': Car dealership salesman makes blackface video, denies racist intentCar dealership makes blackface video, denies racist intentJDM Automobile Slammed for ‘Blackface’ AdvertisementA Blackface video in Singapore in 2024 by JDM Automobile Carros CentreHardest Name in Africa (2017 video)Yishun Bird Feeder Goes too FarTown council goes for 'last resort' against Yishun resident who won't stop feeding birdsWritten answer by Ministry of National Development on effectiveness of surveillances and enforcement against bird-feeding - May 7, 2024Pigeon defeats anti-bird doors by dining inside tray return point at ABC Brickworks food centreOne Shiok ThingThe Elusive Samurai | OFFICIAL TRAILERWhy I left The VergeWeCrashed — Official Trailer | Apple TV+Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Our latest guest Jack Sim brings a touch of good ol’ toilet humour onto YLB! As the founder of the World Toilet Organization that initiated the United Nations World Toilet Day, Jack is a self-made man who has his sights set on improving world sanitation from right here in Singapore. But rather than the usual tropes about his background, in this wide ranging discussion, we lift the lid on why he believes coffeeshop toilets will always be third-world, his “4 Jacks” framework for dealing with bureaucrats, and why he thinks the Singaporean education system needs a major overhaul.Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we cover the disturbing true events of the Slayers Suicide Pact that happened in Singapore.Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Tell You First(00:41) Intro(01:42) Toilets & Sanitation(11:37) Challenges in Singapore's Cleanliness(20:18) Global Impact of Sanitation Initiatives(27:43) Navigating Politics and Bureaucracy(33:53) Media Strategy and World Toilets Organization(40:59) Challenges in Singaporean Education System(43:16) Importance of Asking Questions and Innovation(46:15) Future of Jobs with AI and Technology(57:24) Addressing Government Bureaucracy(01:08:59) Design DNA of Singapore(01:18:04) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeNominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Find Jack SimWorld Toilet Organization FacebookJack Sim LinkedInGumption of Mr Toilet Book linkAmazon linkOne Shiok Thing'About as subtle as you could get.' | Award-winning miniature display removed from Kentucky State FairWIRED Interview With Meredith WhittakerUrinetown: The MusicalMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

PM Wong made a rare visit on Tuesday morning to the Basic Military Training Centre on Pulau Tekong, and even completed a 1.8km run alongside a group of army recruits. Some online have called this move “wayang”, and demanded real political action to help National Service personnel instead. Are they asking for too much? Elsewhere, Toast Box received flak for raising prices for the second time in less than 2 years, and responded by releasing a defensive press statement which said that “this decision was not made lightly”. Are we paying too much for kopi and toast?Nominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:42) Intro(04:07) PM Wong Runs With BMT Recruits(24:21) Toast Box Raises Prices on Kaya Toast Again(41:45) One Shiok Comment(45:52) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we cover the disturbing true events of the Slayers Suicide Pact that happened in Singapore.Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on ApplePM Wong Runs With BMT Recruits'BMT made me push my own limits': PM Wong visits BMTC on Pulau Tekong, recalls NS experience, Singapore NewsPM Wong: NS training is 'strong foundation' for future challenges, govt will continue investing in SAF & Home TeamMr Lawrence Wong's first visit to BMTC as Prime MinisterToast Box Raises Prices on Kaya Toast AgainToast Box Raises Menu Prices For 2024: “This Decision Was Not Made Lightly”[2023] Viral Photo Claims Toast Box Prices Rose Drastically After GST Hike, Eatery Explains Updated MenuOne Shiok CommentComment by nyetkattComment by lilychua7866One Shiok ThingHanumankind – Big Dawgs | Ft. KalmiColin Farrell gets candid about life with son with Angelman syndromeMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

With Haresh finally back from his well-deserved babymoon in Bali, we resume our regular format! We address the big announcement from last week’s National Day Rally: the extra 10 weeks of Government-paid parental leave that can be shared between new parents. How are business federations and SMEs reacting to the announcement? Counterintuitively, will it lead to more gender discrimination at work? Also, we discuss a recent incident in Bishan where a community event queue was hijacked by people who tried to use pebbles and plastic bags to hold their place in line. In the same vein as the very Singaporean act of “choping”, is this acceptable social behaviour?FolkloryIf 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(00:00) Folklory(00:40) Intro(09:40) More Parental Leave Leads to Gender Discrimination at Work?(36:01) Can You “Chope” Queue Positions?(49:50) One Shiok Comment(51:42) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we go go into the origins of the global phenomenon, the Power Rangers!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleMore Parental Leave Leads to Gender Discrimination at Work?NDR 2024: 10 extra weeks of shared parental leave; total of 30 weeks for parents by April 2026Commentary: A bold leap for parental leave, but fathers and employers hold the keyaskST: How can couples split up the 10 extra weeks of shared parental leave?Commentary: Turns out few understand maternity discrimination in SingaporeSMEs hope for more support with added parental leave; large firms confident of coping10 Weeks of Extra Parental Leave Is Great. Guilt-Tripping Employees for Taking It Isn’t.Can You “Chope” Queue Positions?Residents queue for Bishan community fridge using pebbles & plastic bagsOne Shiok CommentComment by zeezeewayComment by turquoiseelephantOne Shiok Thing Joe Rogan Experience #2190 - Peter ThielASMRZ(TANAKA, NEEDMORECASH) - goodnight ojosama(prod. Gwana)❤️ Official Music VideoMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

(00:00) Tell You First(00:48) Intro(01:49) Discussion on Book - Kiasunomics 3(02:00) Impact of BTO on Marriages and Divorces(07:42) Discussion on Economic Studies(24:01) Experiment on Water Savings(32:05) Introduction to Golf Data(33:59) Past Events & Data Analytics(35:35) Misconceptions About Economics & Real Estate(37:41) Urban Development & Policy(42:56) Noise Barriers & Property Prices(48:40) Government's Role In Ensuring Affordability(53:33) Advice For Home Buyers(58:17) One Shiok Thing

Our Sponsor: Octa!Download the Octa trading app https://bit.ly/Octa_YahLahButAug and use promo code YAHLAHBUT08 to double your deposit!Disclaimer: Trading involves risk. Please trade responsibly and read the full disclaimer here: Octa's Risk disclosurePrivate bus company Westpoint Transit was recently in the news for its salary offer of up to $5,000 for bus drivers. The response to the recruitment drive was overwhelming, with over 1,400 applicants, and even 5 uni grads among the 30 drivers that were finally hired. Lionel Lee, director of Westpoint Transit, makes a stop at the YLB studio to tell us why they decided on this bold move, the challenges of navigating a family business, and why it’s crucial to encourage more Singaporeans to become bus drivers. Oh, we also nerd out on artisanal buses.(00:00) Octa Trading App(01:37) Intro(06:38) Westpoint's Hiring Practices(15:21) Is Transportation a Shrinking Industry?(25:09) Why The Hiring Campaign Focused On Local Hires(29:18) Even Bankers Are Looking To Be Bus Drivers(38:26) How Many People Applied(40:28) Business Owners' Responsibilities To Their Staff(42:46) Why Do Bus Enthusiasts Love Buses So Much?(48:25) Custom-built Buses Are A Thing(01:07:03) Perceptions of Bus-driving As A Career (And How They Can Be Changed)(01:16:32) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeReference LinksHow dangling a $10k carrot has helped private bus company woo younger S’porean driversBus company's $5,000 salary offer for drivers draws over 1,400 applicants, 5 uni grads among 30 hiredFind Lionel Lee and Westpoint TransitLinkedInWestpoint Transit websiteInstagramFacebookOne Shiok ThingSnoop Dogg and Dr Dre's FULL Performance in the Closing Ceremony | Olympic Games Paris 2024The Slaves Sending You Scam Texts - The Journal. | SpotifyLong Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm FacebookUnderwater Hockey Singapore IGMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Veteran diplomat Kishore Mahbubani stops by the YLB studio to talk about his recently-launched memoir, Living in the Asian Century, which covers his storied career spanning diplomacy, academia, and even a stint as Singapore’s Ambassador to the United Nations. In spite of everything he’s seen and accomplished in the past 75 years, why does Kishore think the next 10 years are going to be even more exciting? We dig into his criticisms of the Western powers, why China’s growth is crucial for stability, and why he still hopes that the West can turn things around. He also speaks about the exceptional generation of leaders that Singapore had, and why Singaporeans can and should be optimistic about the future.Nominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch!(00:00) Words of Wisdom(01:02) Intro(07:22) S'poreans Need to Know They Are In A Very Special Country(10:31) Lack of Hunger to Keep SG Exceptional(14:16) Why You Should Travel Around SEA(17:04) ASEAN's Strength Is In It's Diversity(24:03) Why The UK Should Give Up It's Permanent Seat In The UNSC(30:07) Why The UN Is Weak(45:47) Dealing With Detractors In Life(51:38) India Is One Of The Most Successful Countries In The World (01:02:46) Compassionate Meritocracy(01:12:18) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck 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 ancient Singapore’s Game-of-Thrones-esque history!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFind Kishore MahbubaniLiving the Asian Century - An Undiplomatic MemoirWebsiteFacebookLinkedInOne Shiok ThingDanelle Tan Highlights: Welcome to Brisbane 🇸🇬We’re DoneSinica podcastMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

On this episode, Mark Tan, the founder of Rice Media, stops by the Yah Lah BUT studio to talk about what inspired him to start the alternative publication. Get the inside scoop on the drama behind their first big story on Steven Lim, and that unforgettable exchange between a Rice Media reporter and Pritam Singh at the WP press conference. We also explore what’s next for Rice Media, and where Mark sees it carving out its place in Singapore’s evolving media landscape.Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck 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 ancient Singapore’s Game-of-Thrones-esque history!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Tell You First(00:41) Intro(07:04) Why Rice Media Was Started(13:15) The First Article With Steven Lim(24:45) What Rice Looks For In a Writer(27:47) Expanding to Thailand(36:11) Rice's Business Model(41:03) Mark's Thoughts On The MP Cheating Saga(01:08:19) Optimism Despite Everything(01:15:05) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeNominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch!Reference LinksSteven Lim: One Last Shot at FameUncanny Coincidences and Things Left Unsaid at the Workers’ Party Media ConferenceFind Rice Media, Mark Tan and his “shameless plug” 🤣Rice MediaRice Media InstagramRice Media TikTokMark Tan’s LinkedInRemindsmeof CandlesOne Shiok ThingChina's Pan Zhanle BREAKS WORLD RECORD to win 100m Freestyle Olympic GOLD! | Swimming Paris 2024Twisters stole my design.. I can prove it!Renaissance Periodization YouTube channelMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak. 

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has been at the centre of a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics, with some accusing her of actually being a man competing in a women’s competition. Now that she’s claimed a gold medal, and subsequently filed a harassment complaint, we go through the nuts and bolts of the controversy. Closer to home, the police were called in over an act of vandalism on the Pandan Gardens Resident Network National Day decorations. A 23-year-old man is being investigated, but was this really something that required police intervention?FolkloryIf 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(00:00) Folklory(00:39) Intro(12:19) Olympics Women’s Boxing Sparks Gender Debate(37:59) National Day Decoration Defaced with Naughty Word(48:13) One Shiok Comment(50:10) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOlympics Women’s Boxing Sparks Gender DebateImane Khelif files complaint over bullying she has been subjected to at Paris OlympicsImane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting: Boxing eligibility row key questions[2021] IOC releases Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variationsImane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting: What does science tell us about boxing’s gender row in Olympics?Doctor Explains Imane Khelif vs Angela Carini Olympic Boxing ControversyBoxing officials roll into Paris and boldly declare two fighters ‘are male’[2023] Caster Semenya says she went through ‘hell’ due to testosterone limits imposed on female athletes | CNNNational Day Decoration Defaced with Naughty WordMan investigated for mischief involving National Day decorations in Pandan GardensOne Shiok CommentComment by pencilbreadsComment on YLB 529One Shiok ThingSifan Hassan jostles her way to stunning Women's Marathon GOLD in Olympic record timeweish performs "Horizon" | National Day Parade 2024Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

The Ministry of Education disclosed that device management app Mobile Guardian, which is installed on most personal learning devices, was recently hacked, resulting in 13,000 students getting their devices remotely wiped. How did this lapse occur, and what can be done to help the students who lost years of notes? Also, residents of Holland Road were shocked to find out that an international housebreaking syndicate had targeted their estates, leading them to question whether they’d been too complacent with their safety. Do Singaporeans take their safety for granted?Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, it’s all about the history of the National Day Parade, and we invited a special guest, Mediacorp radio DJ and personality Hazelle Teo, to tell us more about her experience hosting the NDP!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Tell You First(00:41) Intro(08:40) Mobile Guardian App Hack Causes Distress(34:24) Holland Road Estates Burgled by Crime Syndicate(49:47) One Shiok Comment(53:00) One Shiok ThingFolkloryIf 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.comMobile Guardian App Hack Causes DistressMOE orders Mobile Guardian app removal after 13,000 S'pore students get devices wiped remotelyST Explains: Can Mobile Guardian read my messages?'How am I going to pass my O-Levels': Students lose notes due to Mobile Guardian hack[Apr 2024] Personal information of parents, staff at 127 schools accessed in data security breachHolland Road Estates Burgled by Crime Syndicate‘We don’t lock our doors’: Residents of burglary-hit estates along Holland RoadMan allegedly part of housebreaking syndicate charged; loot includes luxury watches, Birkin handbagMan allegedly part of foreign syndicate linked to housebreaking taken by police back to site of arrest, hidden lootOne Shiok CommentComment by Spiritual-Lie6289Comment by Li-ty4veOne Shiok ThingGreedy People (2024) Official TrailerHugh's Acting MasterclassMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak