Yah Lah But

Ministry of Funny
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May 10, 2023 • 1h 2min

#395 - Leong Mun Wai Asks for $1 Million for MPs & Edwin Tong Defends Live Auditions for Buskers

This week, NCMP Leong Mun Wai proposed that the government set aside $1 million for a parliamentary research department, among other proposals for more resources to help parliamentarians. While the idea was shot down, were there any merits in his suggestions? At the same parliamentary session, MP Edwin Tong also defended the need for buskers to undergo live auditions annually. Why is this a big sticking point for the busking community?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTubeFolklory x COMO ShambhalaGet an “Audio Love Letter” for your Mother this Mother’s DayA Folklory paired with a COMO massage, facial or candle! Check out the full selection at: https://eshop.comoshambhala.com/collections/dear-mumLeong Mun Wai Asks for $1 Million for MPsLeong Mun Wai’s proposals for 'opposition hour', more flexible timekeeping in parliament rejected - CNAIndranee rejects Leong Mun Wai’s calls to give opposition MPs more resources in Parliament, says current rules ‘more than enough’ - TODAY[VIDEO] NCMP Leong Mun Wai's Adjournment Motion on Making Parliament a Fairer Arena for AllLeong Mun Wai’s Full SpeechEdwin Tong Defends Live Auditions for BuskersLive auditions for buskers help ensure fair evaluations & improve performance quality: Edwin TongOne Shiok CommentComment by junglejimbo88Comment by Kumarbabu1919One Shiok ThingOppenheimer | New TrailerThe Handmaid's Tale | Season 5 | Trailer - YouTubeEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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May 8, 2023 • 52min

#394 - Prince Harry Attends King’s Coronation & Chickens at National Gallery Ruffles Feathers

King Charles’ coronation, a historic moment for the British monarchy, was the talk of the town this past weekend, but much of the attention was directed at Prince Harry and his demeanour at the ceremony. What stood out, and do people actually care about the royal family? Closer to home, people also scrutinized an exhibit at the National Gallery that featured live chickens, asking about the welfare of the animals involved. Does this exhibit run a-fowl of any ethical considerations?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryGet 30% off with code “MOTHERSDAY30” on Folklory.com!Order by 30 Apr to guarantee your Folklory in time for Mother’s Day!Offer valid from now till May 14!Article Links - SeriousKing Charles coronation: Prince Harry an odd man out during father’s big dayAs it happened: UK crowns King Charles at coronation as world watchesWatch the Biggest Moments From King Charles III's CoronationCharles is the king of apathy, not our hearts – he risks it all by asking for moreThe secrets of King Charles’ coronationArticle Links - GoofyUse of live chickens in National Gallery S'pore art show raises concerns for some, despite steps to protect the animals[VIDEO] Live chickens in National Gallery SingaporeChicken Adoption Rescue SGOne Shiok CommentComment by pencilbreadsComments on YouTube video of our Jo Tan YLB episodeOne Shiok ThingInside Donald Glover’s New Creative Playground | GQHiding behind your 'Happy Place'? Local play highlights dangers of toxic positivity | Yahoo NewsEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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May 4, 2023 • 56min

#393 - Breaking Down Lawrence Wong’s May Day Rally & Condo Bans Food Delivery Riders

Lawrence Wong talks about Singapore's place in a changing world and rising housing prices. Some condos are banning food delivery riders - will this trend continue? Topics also touch on nostalgia, generational preferences, lemurs getting high, and debate on AI ethics in food delivery.
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Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 2min

#392 - GP Tutor Brooke Lim Caught Plagiarising & Netflix Angers Egypt with Cleopatra Documentary

This past week, popular GP tutor Brooke Lim was revealed by an anonymous TikTok account to have plagiarised others’ content for a blogpost she wrote. This has led to an apology video, international news coverage, and a firestorm of vitriol directed at her. Why has this issue become such a big deal ? Elsewhere, Netflix has also drawn the ire of Egyptians, with the revelation that the historical figure Cleopatra will be played by a black actress in an upcoming Netflix documentary. Why the outrage? Find us here! YLB Subreddit  YLB TikTok  YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory Get 30% off with code “MOTHERSDAY30” on Folklory.com! Order by 30 Apr to guarantee your Folklory in time for Mother’s Day! Offer valid from now till May 14! GP Tutor Brooke Lim Caught Plagiarising Summary of Influencer Tutor Brooke Lim’s Saga Whereby She Admitted to Plagiarising Others’ Works Google doc with evidence of sugaresque's plagiarism Gen Z bosses: Her tuition agency pulled in a six-figure profit in six months Petition calls for UCLA to investigate influencer and tutor Brooke Lim’s admissions essay ‘It Feels Like A Fever Dream’: Tutor Influencer Brooke Lim Doesn’t Have Any Excuses This Is How TikTok Influencer, Brooke Lim, Is Shaking Up The Tuition Industry in Singapore Petition calls for UCLA to investigate influencer and tutor Brooke Lim’s admissions essay Denise Soong vs Brooke Lim: Does the copying warrant a legal case? Netflix Angers Egypt with Cleopatra Documentary Cleopatra was light-skinned, Egypt tells Netflix in row over drama Netflix accused of ‘blackwashing’ Cleopatra: ‘She was light-skinned’ Netflix sparks debate in Egypt after portraying Cleopatra as Black in series narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith One Shiok Comment Comment by KimJiHoon Kukubird-themed art exhibition, by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing Singapore Spotting (@singapore_spotting) | Instagram Yellow Productions video on Singapore Hawker Centres Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Apr 24, 2023 • 53min

#391 - Fewest Nominated MP Candidates in 2 Decades & LGBT Party at Capitol Theatre Cancelled

Last week, only 30 names were put up for consideration for Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) positions, the lowest number since 2001. Why are so few people applying for this prestigious parliamentary position? Elsewhere, a dispute between an LA party organiser and a Singapore venue management company has made international news, as the plug was pulled on an LGBT party that was scheduled for May at the Capitol Theatre. We break down the controversy, and discuss whether it was a clear-cut case of discrimination. Find us here! YLB Subreddit  YLB TikTok  YLB IG YLB YouTube Links for “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her”  Full series on YouTube  Reddit AMA Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money Folklory Get 30% off with code “MOTHERSDAY30” on Folklory.com! Order by 30 Apr to guarantee your Folklory in time for Mother’s Day! Offer valid from now till May 14! Fewest Nominated MP Candidates in 2 Decades Lowest number of names proposed for Nominated MP roles in two decades Submission of names for new NMPs opens from Thursday till April 19 Five from environmental, arts sectors apply to be NMPs Excerpt from Dr Tan Cheng Bock’s disagreement on NMP program (1989) LGBT Party at Capitol Theatre Cancelled LGBTQ party cancelled as it was electronic dance music event, says Capitol Theatre operator in disputing claims by organiser LGBTQ 'EDM' party called off, organisers & venue stakeholder dispute cancellation reasons Don't Let Daddy Know Singapore - DLDK GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber MP expelled for never going to work One Shiok Comment Comment by OriginalGoat1 Comments on ep 389 One Shiok Thing Commentary: Spanish athlete’s 500-day isolation in a cave holds insights about our sense of time 妮妮江ninijiang YouTube Channel Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Apr 21, 2023 • 53min

#390 - Charles & Keith Girl Comes Clean & Engineer Ordered to Return Company Bonus After Quitting

This past week, the Charles & Keith girl had to post a video refuting the claims that she’s been less than honest about her family’s financial background. Why was it necessary? Elsewhere, a Singapore company sued an engineer who quit after getting his bonus, looking to claw the money back. While they ultimately won the case, we debate whether it’s fair for the company to resort to this legal action. Find us here! YLB Subreddit  YLB TikTok  YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory Get 30% off with code “MOTHERSDAY30” on Folklory.com! Order by 30 Apr to guarantee your Folklory in time for Mother’s Day! Offer valid from now till May 14! Charles & Keith Girl Comes Clean A TikToker who was mocked for calling a $60 purse 'luxury' said she is 'deeply hurt' by new accusations that she pretended to be poor in response Charles & Keith girl, Zoe Gabriel, 'clears the air' about financial background Engineer Ordered to Return Company Bonus After Quitting S’pore company sues engineer who quit after getting bonus, court orders him to give bonus back Daryl Aiden Yow raises over S$12,000 to help Melissa Koh with late son's medical bills One Shiok Comment Comment by xiaohongcivic Post by Majestic-Economist-6 One Shiok Thing Svalbard Global Seed Vault Virtual Tour | Explore in 360° AI Made this VLOG | Casey Neistat Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 36min

#389 ft Jo Tan - Performer Jo Tan on Finding a Happy Place After Leaving Radio

Performer and writer Jo Tan comes by our studio to spill the beans about her brief stint as a DJ on SPH’s Kiss92 FM radio station. Why did she jump into it, despite her reservations? What made her quit? And what does she want to say about the experience via her new play, Happy Place? Find us here! YLB Subreddit  YLB TikTok  YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If 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! One Shiok Thing S'pore's biggest outdoor skate park, with parkour park & bouldering wall, opens at Lakeside Garden | Mothership.SG Abandoned Singapore on IG Sandbox Training Ground Find Jo Tan! Instagram Get tickets to her upcoming play Happy Place Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Apr 17, 2023 • 55min

#388 - Son of Ex-Changi Airport Group Chairman Jailed for Lying & Grab Raises Platform Fees

Son of Ex-Changi Airport Group Chairman Jailed for Lying Karl Liew, son of ex-Changi Airport Group chairman, gets jail for lying to judge in Parti Liyani's trial No apology from Karl Liew or his family, says Parti Liyani who 'lost reputation and money' after false theft claims - TODAY Statement From Parti Liyani Singapore jails son of ex-Changi Airport boss for lying to judge that family’s helper stole his clothes | South China Morning Post Timeline: How former maid Parti Liyani was acquitted of stealing from Changi Airport Group chairman's family Liew Mun Leong retires from CAG, other public service and business roles after court's decision on Parti Liyani case Parti Liyani's application for S$10,000 compensation against the AGC dismissed by High Court Karl Liew, son of former Changi Airport Group chairman, admits lying to judge during Parti Liyani’s trial - CNA Parti Liyani case: 2 police officers fined for negligence of duty after internal probe - TODAY Grab Raises Platform Fees Grab to raise platform fee by 40 cents from May 5 | The Straits Times One Shiok Comment Shoutout to Vikram and his wife, and Daryl One Shiok Thing Kelvin Learns Investing - YouTube Every-birdy out! Moving 3,500 birds from Bird Park to Bird Paradise | YouTube Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Apr 15, 2023 • 59min

#387 - Dee Kosh’s Tell-All Video & 12-Year-Old Steals Bus for Joyride

Dee Kosh finally released a 51-minute tell-all video in which he finally talks about his conviction for sexual offences. Reactions on social media have mostly been positive, but some have also called him out for jumping back onto social media so quickly. Why the mixed reactions? Elsewhere, a 12-year-old boy was caught after allegedly stealing a private bus and taking it for a joyride over 100km around Singapore. The reaction from the bus operator company, however, was surprising. Find us here! YLB Subreddit  YLB TikTok  YLB IG YLB YouTube Links for “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her”  Full series on YouTube  Reddit AMA Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money Folklory If 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! Dee Kosh’s Tell-All Video I watched the 51-minute video by Dee Kosh denying he's a paedophile, here's the summary 12-Year-Old Steals Bus for Joyride Boy allegedly steals and drives private bus later found in Tampines, police investigations ongoing One Shiok Comment Comments about SATAILH Ep8 One Shiok Thing Nasa unveils ‘Mars’ habitat for year-long experiments on Earth | YouTube Joe Rogan Ai Experience - interview with Sam Altman Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Apr 12, 2023 • 53min

#386 - Dalai Lama’s “Suck My Tongue” Video & SG Livestreamer Stopped by Korean Police for Showing Boobs

The Dalai Lama is facing a huge backlash after a video of him kissing a child on the lips and telling him to “suck my tongue” at a public event went viral. Was it really just a playful gesture, or does it point to something more sinister? In Seoul, Singapore livestreamer Kiaraakitty was stopped by Korean police for “having her boobs out”. Was she really breaking any laws with her provocative outfit? Find us here! YLB Subreddit  YLB TikTok  YLB IG YLB YouTube Links for “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her”  Full series on YouTube  Reddit AMA Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money Folklory If 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! Dalai Lama’s “Suck My Tongue” Video Dalai Lama: The significance of ‘tongue greetings’ in Tibetan culture Dalai Lama’s apology on Twitter Tibetans Say the Dalai Lama’s ‘Suck My Tongue’ Viral Video Is Being Misinterpreted YES: The #DalaiLama was being playful and affectionate! A Tibetan's Perspective. SG Livestreamer Stopped by Korean Police for Showing Boobs Kiaraakitty gets stopped by cops for 'having her boobs out' while livestreaming in Seoul Tweet by KiaraKitty explaining what happened A S'pore-based Twitch streamer is selling her farts in a jar for S$30. We have so many questions One Shiok Comment Comment by junglejimbo88 Soh Rui Yong’s Facebook post about his YLB appearance One Shiok Thing The splashback scandal: should all men sit down to urinate? UFC 287: Israel Adesanya delivers inspiring speech after KO of Alex Pereira stuns MMA world | Yahoo Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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