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A self-radicalized Chinese teenager was detained by the ISD for his white supremacist views. What caused this strange turn of events? Elsewhere, queues formed for new and fit-for-gifting notes for CNY; but why does this practice still persist?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryV-DAY Alert! If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for that special someone. Get started at Folklory.comOrder by Wed, 31 Jan 2024 and get your Folklory by V-Day guaranteed!Chinese SG Teen Identifies as White SupremacistSelf-radicalised S’porean, 16, who identified as white supremacist, given restriction order under ISA16-year-old Singaporean who identified as white supremacist issued restriction order under ISA; second case of far-right radicalisationaskST: What is far-right extremist ideology and how did a S’porean teen become radicalised?Update on Terrorism-Related Cases Under the Internal Security ActFirst Singaporean who was detained for far-right extremist ideologies in 2020 released following rehabilitation programmeRising threat of far-right extremism could be worsened by global conflicts like Ukraine war: ISDShould We Use New Notes for CNY?Snaking queues at ATMs on 1st day for withdrawal of hongbao notesChoose Fit-for-Gifting Notes this Lunar New Year in Support of a Greener Future!One Shiok CommentComment by nyetkattComment by KirbyOngOne Shiok ThingWhy do I always spill my coffee? - Oxford SparksMan On The Run TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The U-turn that came out of nowhere! Fresh from being sworn in as the Minister of Transport, Chee Hong Tat announced that the plan to transition fully to SimplyGo by 1st June would be shelved. Does this show that the authorities are listening to feedback, or is it just delaying the inevitable? Elsewhere, a viral TikTok showed that an Old Chang Kee sardine puff from the Trafalgar Square outlet sells for about $7, triggering a range of responses from incredulous Singaporeans. Is the higher price in London warranted?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comWas SimplyGo U-turn the Right Move?LTA shelves plan to replace older public transport payment cards with SimplyGo by JuneCommuters no longer need to switch to SimplyGo as LTA U-turns on move to replace older ticketing systemSimplyGo timeline: How it came about and why the change of mind on EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay card replacementSingapore’s rare U-turn on transport payment: will SimplyGo ‘policy blind spot’ become an election issue? | South China Morning PostCommentary: SimplyGo Ez-link woes — why contactless card payments haven't taken off in S'pore as they have elsewhereMPs voice support as MOT & LTA postpone transition to SimplyGoOld Chang Kee Costs $7 in London?#trending: S$7 for Old Chang Kee sardine puff? Netizens reel over steep prices at homegrown brand's London outletOne Shiok CommentComments on YLB Video on TikTokOne Shiok ThingChinese-developed nuclear-powered battery can last 50 years without rechargingAqua gets candid about their new resurgence since "Barbie"Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A free umbrella sharing service for Joo Chiat residents to use in the event of sudden downpours was stopped because people did not return the umbrellas after using them. After deploying more than 1,180 umbrellas, the program became unsustainable, which begs the question: are Singaporeans really just an inconsiderate lot? Elsewhere, people took to social media to ridicule the CNY Dragon decor at Chinatown, saying that it had “human-looking” feature. How did the university students who designed the decor feel about this criticism?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comSingaporeans Not Ready for Umbrella-Sharing'Not sustainable': Joo Chiat’s free umbrella-sharing service to stop due to low return rates by inconsiderate usersR[2018] Raining on their parade, ungracious users put dampener on umbrella-sharing projectSUTD Students Proud of Ridiculed Chinatown DragonDespite online criticism, SUTD students proud of annual CNY lantern designs in ChinatownShrek or Pikotaro? CNY dragon decor in Chinatown fires up social mediaS’pore Chinatown dragon looks like famous HK actor & Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen guyOne Shiok CommentComment by chrislim7615Comment by internetlurker96One Shiok ThingOfficial Gameplay Reveal Trailer: Indiana Jones and the Great CircleMeet the Disney Imagineer Behind the VR Breakthough That Is the 'HoloTile'Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

S Iswaran resigned from his cabinet position as Transport Minister and MP, in light of being formally charged for 27 offences including corruption on Thursday. The list of charges included details about concerts, football matches and even a private jet to Doha. What happens now? Elsewhere, a Bukit Timah resident’s fish pond was brutally ravaged for the 2nd time in just over a year by a group of otters. This time, the resident’s 16 arowanas were decimated. What should be done about these killer otters?(00:00) Intro(04:28) Minister Iswaran Charged for Corruption(53:33) Otters Back to Torment Fish Owner in Bukit Timah(01:02:17) One Shiok Comment(01:06:25) One Shiok ThingFind us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeTransport Minister Iswaran Charged for CorruptionIswaran charged with multiple offences including corruption, resigns as Transport MinisterIswaran charged: A timeline of CPIB's probe - TODAYPenal Code 1871 - Singapore Statutes OnlinePrevention of Corruption Act 1960 - Singapore Statutes OnlineWhat are Iswaran's charges and what happens next?AGC to make decision about CPIB's investigations into Ong Beng Seng after Iswaran’s case - CNAPMO | Statement by PM Lee Hsien Loong on the Resignation of Mr S IswaranS. Iswaran handed 27 charges including corruption following CPIB investigation; resigns as Transport Minister and MPCivil servants cannot retain gifts over S$50, same 'spirit' applies to political office holders: Chan Chun Sing - CNAOtters Return to Torment Fish Owner in Bukit Timah1 year after 40 of her fishes killed, otters kill Bukit Timah resident's arowanas, left 1 dead inside houseOtters kill over 40 koi & fishes leaving Bukit Timah resident too 'traumatised' to rear fish againOne Shiok CommentComment by singaporeingOne Shiok ThingAmerican Nightmare | Official Trailer | NetflixBEEF | Official TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week, Donald Trump cemented his frontrunner status within the US Republican party as President Joe Biden’s most likely opponent. Why does this matter for the rest of the world? Elsewhere, the Singapore government’s BudgetMealGoWhere portal allows the public to search for budget meal options at nearby HDB coffee shops. Why did this leave a bad taste in people’s mouths?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comDonald Trump Returns to Spotlight in IowaDonald Trump wins Iowa caucus, taking first step toward a Biden rematchAnalyzing Trump’s Iowa caucus win using precinct results and entrance polls - POLITICOExplained: How US elects its President? A look at the electoral process | MintIowa caucuses: What Trump's dominant win means for his rivals - BBC NewsDonald Trump’s win in Iowa shows his appeal is expanding beyond his baseMary Trump Flags Setback For Donald Trump Despite Iowa Win | HuffPostSmall states should unite to call out big powers for violating international law: ShanmugamGovernment Crowdsourcing Website Highlights Budget Meals in SingaporeFound a budget meal at a coffee shop? Add it to this government crowdsourcing websiteThe Great Budget Meal HuntOne Shiok CommentComment by munster1440Reddit poll by Majestic-Economist-6One Shiok ThingLife on Our Planet | Official TrailerAtarashii Gakko!Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The recent announcement that all adult commuters will have to use the SimplyGo platform for public transport payments by June sent the public into a frenzy, with many lamenting the confusing nature of the transition. Of course, it didn’t help that the SimplyGo app was overwhelmed by downloads not long after the announcement, bringing the robustness of the system into question. Why the big hoo-ha? Elsewhere, a job ad for a KTV performer appeared on a Singapore government job portal, searching for locals to fill the role. Are KTVs now going legit?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comEZ-Link to SimplyGo Transition Goes Off TrackNon-SimplyGo EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay cards not valid for public transport from JuneFare display using SimplyGo EZ-Link cards 'technically possible' but would create longer queues: LTASimplyGo app overwhelmed by downloads after move to phase out older cardsSimplyGo away, leave Singapore's travel tech alone, and don’t blame commuter traffic for unhelpful payment systemKTV Job Ad Appears on Government PortalJob ad for KTV performer fluent in Vietnamese & Thai appears on S'pore govt portal, part of fair hiring search for locals to fill roleOne Shiok CommentComment by rosegold_catComment by internetlurker96One Shiok ThingNYAD | Official Trailer"You F*cking Racist" - Bassem Youssef's HEATED Debate Over Israel vs PalestineMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

In Parliament this week, WP MP Jamus Lim called the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s proposed loss-sharing framework for phishing scams “fundamentally unfair”, and suggested that scam victims should bear no more than $500 of the cost. Many rushed to call him a populist and other names, but is there any merit to his suggestion? Elsewhere, some numbers were revealed in Parliament to explain why Bus 167 linking Sembawang to the CBD was discontinued, then reinstated. Why the sudden U-turn?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comJamus Lim Calls MAS Proposal “Unfair” for Scam VictimsWP MP proposes scam victims should bear no more than S$100-S$500 of lossesSingapore's 'Money Lock' Safeguards S$3.2 Billion Across 38,000 Bank AccountsWritten reply to Parliamentary Question on the take-up rate of the "Money Lock" feature in local banksMOM clarifies CPF Board has no intention to consider scheme to insure members against scam lossesSingapore telcos offer call blocking from international numbers to combat scams[Oct 2023] $1.4 trillion lost to scams globally; S’pore victims lost the most on average: StudyYah Lah But 452: Banks and Telcos to Share Responsibility for Scams & Man U Players Gorilla Emoji DebacleWhy Bus 167 was ReinstatedReducing frequency of bus service 167 saves S$2.6 million in subsidies every year: MOTWritten Reply to Parliamentary Question on Rationale for Reinstating Bus Service 167 after Discontinuation AnnouncementLTA Media Statement on Bus Service 167Bus service 167 ends, routes shortened amid 'almost tripled' ridership on Thomson-East Coast LineOne Shiok CommentComment by ewmurphyComment by edwardxadOne Shiok ThingThe Internet Sucks. Neal Agarwal Is on a Quest to Save It.3 Body Problem | Official Trailer | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Minister Chan Chun Sing revealed that the Ministerial salary review due in 2023 has been deferred because of “other pressing issues”. What does this mean? Elsewhere, a tourist was accused of stealing disposable cutlery from a hawker stall, and took to social media to vent. Is there any merit to the tourist’s complaint?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comTime to Review Ministerial SalariesMinisterial salary review due in 2023 deferred because of 'other pressing issues'Singapore ministerial salary review due in 2023 deferred, says Chan Chun SingHere’s How Much Singapore’s President And Cabinet Ministers Are Paid In SalaryMedian Income in Singapore (2023): What It Means & Where You Stand[Jan 2023] Review of political office holders’ salaries likely to take place in 2023: Chan Chun Sing[Mar 2018] Singapore Budget 2018: Ministerial salaries to stay put, but will be reviewed again - DPM Teo[2012] Salaries for a Capable and Committed Government (White Paper)[Nov 2023] Japan PM to return part of salary ahead of proposed hike | HRD AsiaTourist “Steals” Disposable Chopsticks?Tourist takes disposable chopsticks without buying food from Maxwell hawker stall, gets accused of 'stealing'One Shiok CommentComment by Humorousguy64One Shiok ThingJa started dancing after catching a lob 🤣Huberman Lab PodcastMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

In the first week of 2024, Lazada employees were welcomed back to work with the shocking news of company-wide layoffs. Even NTUC and the workers’ union expressed their “disappointment” at not being informed about the unfortunate turn of events. Is there anything that can be done to mitigate the situation? Elsewhere, the recent closure of a street soccer court has sparked debate about whether football has a future in land-scarce Singapore. But is it really THAT important to allow kids to play football?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comLazada Layoffs Ruffles UnionSudden layoffs at Lazada left people crying, baffled, say employeesNTUC ‘deeply disappointed’ over Lazada layoffs, says union was not consultedLazada S'pore retrenches staff at start of 2024 ahead of possible IPO, fails to notify unionWorkers' union accepts Lazada's apology over layoffs; talks on better retrenchment benefits ongoingMOM’s Mandatory Retrenchment NotificationsClosure of Street Soccer Court Sparks DebateTemporary closure of Kampong Chai Chee street soccer court sparks debate onlineCommentary: It’s time to think about where kids can freely play football in SingaporeIf we don’t tolerate kids and let them play freely, Singapore will pay the eventual priceOne Shiok CommentComment by user-ey5xz8hn9iComment by ogapagoda2Comment by HelloEiraOne Shiok ThingSingle's Inferno 3 | Official TrailerBLACKkKLANSMAN - Official Trailer [HD]Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Friend and regular guest on YLB Andie Chen drops by the studio for the first time in a while to talk about his recent AACA acting award win, what he’s learnt about Singapore from living in Taiwan for 3 years, and how he stayed calm even while getting punched in the face. Oh, and he explains why he loves YLB as well.This was recorded on 20 Dec 2023. (00:00) Intro(05:19) Moving to Taiwan(06:29) Are Singaporeans sheltered?(16:17) Best Actor in Singapore(27:57) Andie's kickboxing match(35:00) Reflecting on the Shanmugam episode(56:26) Andie's thoughts on Soh Rui Yong & Shanti Pereira(01:07:19) One Shiok ThingFind us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comOne Shiok ThingHow to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply SeenThe Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social EqualityThe BearFind Andie!InstagramFacebookMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak