

Yah Lah But
Ministry of Funny
The most uncensored conversations about censorable things coming out from the much-censored country of Singapore. Hosted by Haresh & Terence from the comedy house Ministry of Funny.
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Jul 4, 2022 • 1h 12min
#306 - $40 million Yishun coffeeshop promises not to raise prices & Cathay busker Jeff Ng gets cancelled by ex-girlfriend
The chairman of Chang Cheng Group, the new owner of the Yishun coffeeshop which was recently sold for $40 million, has promised not to raise coffee and cai png prices when he takes over in October. We examine the recent trend of coffeeshops being sold for staggering sums of money, and discuss what this means for your average cai png customer. Elsewhere, Cathay busker Jeff Ng’s viral rise to fame has been tempered by social media exposés of his past from his ex-girlfriend and other music industry players. What can the budding singer-songwriter do now to get back in the good books of the public?
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$40 million Yishun coffeeshop promises not to raise prices
Tampines coffee shop sold for record $41.68m; tenants say rent doubled
Coffee shop in Yishun sold for $40 million, in second such sale this year
New owner of S$40 million Yishun coffeeshop promises not to raise coffee & cai png prices
Cathay busker Jeff Ng gets cancelled by ex-girlfriend
'He's a changed man': Cathay busker Jeff Ng's wife defends him as others spill on his 'entitled attitude'
Newly famous busker Jeff Ng apologises publicly after ex-girlfriend calls him the 'worst person I’ve ever met'
'Everyone deserves a second chance': Crowd gathers at Cathay despite busker Jeff Ng cancelling show
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Stranger Things 4 | Official Trailer
Everyone is Talking About Nick Kyrgios | Wimbledon 2022

Jul 2, 2022 • 1h 4min
#305 - Shanmugam defends SG policies on BBC’s HardTalk & Rachel Wong’s defamation case
K Shanmugam recently jousted with British journalist and presenter Stephen Sackur on a 24-minute BBC podcast interview for the programme HardTalk. While the interview had some coverage on mainstream media, it has generally gone under the radar… until now, because we listened to it, and highly recommend that everyone listen to it. Why? Elsewhere, the judge’s ruling for influencer Rachel Wong’s defamation case set a lot of tongues wagging. We dive into the murky waters of alleged infidelity, wedding night shenanigans, and Instagram-speak.
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Shanmugam defends SG policies on BBC’s HardTalk
BBC asked Shanmugam about S'pore's 'social controls', 'draconian' drug laws and Section 377A. Here's how he responded | Today Online
BBC HardTalk - Transcript of Interview by Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law
Shanmugam when asked if Malays or Indians can be S'pore PM: How many non-white PMs have there been in the UK? | Mothership
BBC HardTalk link to podcast with Shanmugam
Rachel Wong’s defamation case
High Court orders influencer Rachel Wong to turn over correspondence with 2 men to woman who accused her of infidelity
7 savage quotes from the judge on S'pore influencer Rachel Wong's defamation case
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Steve Carell on Jon Stewart | 2022 Mark Twain Prize
You Don't Know Me | Official Trailer | Netflix

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 1min
#304 - Lawrence Wong unveils Forward Singapore exercise & Tour De Singapore cycling race announced
Lawrence Wong unveils 'Forward Singapore' roadmap to engage citizens through 6 pillars. Discussion on improving Singapore's meritocracy. Tour De France criterium race coming to Singapore in October. Delving into the benefits of hosting cycling events and promoting urban landscapes. Humorous conversation on marketing strategies for cycling events and wearing spandex. Polarized discussions on recent US Supreme Court rulings without bias. Shout-out to a fashion blog and viral dance performance at an Indian wedding.

Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 11min
#303 - US Supreme Court overturns abortion rights & insurance agent takes back balloon from toddler
Over the weekend, the US Supreme Court overturned the historic 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that recognised a woman's constitutional right to an abortion. This ignited a political firestorm within the country and also sent shockwaves around the world. We break down the reasons why. Closer to home, at an AIA insurance roadshow event, an insurance agent reversed her decision to gift a toddler with a balloon, which infuriated the child’s mother. Some have come forward to defend the agent’s actions, while others have labelled her a cheapskate. We discuss the norms of balloon gifting, and how the situation could have been better handled.
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US Supreme Court overturns abortion rights
Roe Vs Wade Overturned: A Timeline Of Abortion Access In The Us
Americans' privacy threatened by Supreme Court's Roe decision, experts say
5 key arguments from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Insurance agent takes back balloon from toddler
'It’s all from your own pocket': Insurance agents weigh in on giving out freebies at roadshows
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Read Something Great - 5 articles a day
Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror | Official Trailer | Netflix

Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 19min
#302 - Investing, the current economy & what is Grab doing to help us? Feat. Wenbin Wong, head of GrabFin Singapore
As the economy continues to shock everyone, it’s getting increasingly confusing to figure out what to do about our personal finances. So we speak to someone at the forefront of the industry, Wenbin Wong, head of GrabFin Singapore. We dive deep into his thoughts on the current economy, the newly-launched GrabFin brand, and everything they are trying to do to help their users financially. But we also ask some hard questions, like “Why should we trust a company like Grab with our money?”
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Our Sponsor - Grab
Full disclaimer - this episode is brought to you by Grab Financial Group, the financial services arm of Grab that brings financial services such as GrabPay and PayLater under a single GrabFin brand. Check out Earn+, their investment product to help users put their idle cash to work, at this link. (https://www.grab.com/sg/consumer/finance/)
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Anatomy of a Scandal | Official Trailer | Netflix
The golden oldies of men’s sport
15 famous mango varieties in India and how to identify them | Times of India

Jun 22, 2022 • 1h 1min
#301 - Singaporeans’ attitudes toward 377A shift & uproar over restaurant’s $50 fee for birthday cake
Just in time for Pride Month, a recent study on Singaporeans’ attitudes towards same-sex relationships by market research firm Ipsos found that 44% of respondents still support 377A, which was a drop from 55% in 2018. What does this mean for the future of the controversial law, and Pink Dot? Elsewhere, the internet split into two camps over an incident at Le Jardin, where a disgruntled customer complained about an additional $50 fee to bring his own cake to his friend’s birthday dinner at the restaurant. Is the customer always right?
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Singaporeans’ attitudes toward 377A shift
Support for Section 377A drops as attitudes towards same-sex relationships shift, survey finds
Pink Dot returns to Hong Lim Park for the first time since COVID-19 pandemic started; MPs among attendees
Our Survey Shows Not Enough Singaporeans Understand Section 377A. That Needs to Change.
HDB amends graphic 'to avoid misunderstanding' after suggestions that original depicted same-sex couple
Uproar over restaurant’s $50 fee for birthday cake
Diners claim they were asked to pay S$50 to bring cake into restaurant at Fort Canning, restaurant refutes allegations
Netizens leave 5-star reviews to counter 'cheapskates' on Fort Canning restaurant's no outside food policy, corkage fee S$20, not S$50
Words We're Watching: What is Cakeage | Merriam-Webster
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Community Is Everyone's Latest Netflix Obsession, And Fans Can't Get Enough

Jun 17, 2022 • 2h 3min
#300 - The jumbo ASK-ME-ANYTHING episode where we answer your MALA-HOT questions
On our 300th episode, we want to thank everyone by answering the hottest questions as chosen by YOU! Do we believe in ghosts? How does Haresh prepare his mercurial mouth for acting roles? Did Terence’s voice give him trouble in terms of making friends while growing up? Are kids on the horizon? These and many more other questions in this EPIC 2-hour episode!
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I’ve Got a HUGE Secret Hiding Behind This Fake Office
SPY bloopers and outtakes

Jun 11, 2022 • 1h 6min
#299 - Ex-police officer alleges pregnancy discrimination & SIA and Scoot customers can pay to reduce carbon footprint via SAF credits
A viral Facebook post from an ex-police officer alleged pregnancy discrimination at her former workplace, which prompted the Singapore Police Force to respond with their own statement. Does she really have a case here, or is there more to this story? Elsewhere, SIA and Scoot announced a new scheme to allow customers to reduce their carbon footprint while travelling by paying for “SAF Credits”. What on earth is this unfortunately-named scheme about, and does it really do any good for the environment?
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AMA thread #4 on SubReddit for 300th episode
Ex-police officer alleges pregnancy discrimination
'I realised I did not matter': Police officer resigns over alleged pregnancy discrimination, police responds
Pregnant officers are not penalised, complaints of discrimination looked into seriously: Police
S'pore police officer, who is 30 weeks pregnant, continues working during circuit breaker
SIA and Scoot customers can pay to reduce carbon footprint via SAF credits
SIA, Scoot customers can opt to pay more to reduce carbon footprint through sustainable aviation fuel credits
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OFFICIAL TRAILER: "WHAT IS A WOMAN?"
The Lincoln Lawyer | Official Trailer | Netflix

Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 5min
#298 - Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy PM & divorced couple to split $1 million wedding red packet
Discussions on Lawrence Wong's promotion to Deputy Prime Minister and a court ruling on a $1 million wedding red packet. Insights into Singapore's political scene and cultural implications of extravagant wedding gifts in divorce settlements.

Jun 2, 2022 • 1h 5min
#297 - Johnny Depp wins defamation case against Amber Heard & SG woman goes on vengeful Dior spree
Johnny Depp emerged victorious in the defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. We discuss the trial and the verdict, and ask what the future holds for their Hollywood careers. Who is the real winner here, or is there even one? Elsewhere, a Singaporean woman heard that her mother had been disrespected by a Sales Associate at a Dior outlet in Italy, and decided to return to the store to seek revenge. She ended up spending lavishly under the watch of another Sales Associate in the same store just to spite the one who had ignored her mother. We ask: was this a weak clapback, or was it just an embellished flex?
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AMA thread #4 on SubReddit for 300th episode
Johnny Depp wins defamation case against Amber Heard
Timeline: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Key Moments From the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Verdict
Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial: What did the Washington Post op-ed actually say?
Why It’s Time to Believe Amber Heard
Opinion: The trolling of Amber Heard sends a perilous message to women
The Daily Wire Spent Thousands of Dollars Promoting Anti-Amber Heard Propaganda
Why Is the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial in Virginia?
SG woman goes on vengeful Dior spree
Singaporean woman goes on Dior spree after her mum was 'disrespected' for dressing 'poor' in Italy
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Man Vs Bee | Official Trailer
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