

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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Apr 30, 2020 • 1h 3min
YLB #50 - Is Ateeqah Mazlan innocent and is the SG Covidiots FB Group a good thing?
Celebrity Ateeqah Mazlan incurred the wrath of the Malay community and soon the Internet after she “caused” home-based businesses to be banned from operating. But did she really do anything wrong? In the spirit of online vigilantism, is the SG Covidiots FB group actually helpful or does it just lead to bullying?
Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast!
Our "One Shiok Things" for this week!
CoronaVillains comics by A Good Citizen
https://www.facebook.com/AGoodCitizen/posts/3048482595211144
"The Changing World Order" by Ray Dalio
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/changing-world-order-ray-dalio-1f/
Peace!

Apr 27, 2020 • 1h 20min
YLB #49 - “Racist” Straits Times articles get backlash and does singing “HOME” do anything useful?
The Straits Times published 2 articles that were accused of racial stereotyping - one about home-based learning and another about domestic workers. But were the accusers just “too sensitive”? And was the govt-initiated singing of “HOME” useful or was it just something to make the participants feel shiok?
Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast!
Our "One Shiok Things" for this week!
SMSBand's Better Rendition of "HOME"
https://www.facebook.com/smsbandsg/videos/875928239591773/
Mamba Mentality - Kobe Bryant
https://youtu.be/4gi9y3sTrXE
Peace!

Apr 22, 2020 • 56min
YLB #48 - Circuit Breaker extended by 4 weeks & the Virus Vanguard Superheroes defeated by Netizens
We try to wrap our heads around the Circuit Breaker extension. Elsewhere, a collab between Gov.sg and local comic outfit Band of Doodlers (BoD) to create SG superheroes got worldwide backlash. But was it fair? EDIT: News broke AFTER we recorded this that some of the superhero characters may have been plagiarised by the founder of BoD. So we couldn’t cover it, but for the latest on this developing story check out our subreddit.
Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast!
Our "One Shiok Things" for this week!
Marc Rebillet, the musical-comedy genius
https://www.facebook.com/marcrebillet/videos/593223701281295/
The Platform | Main Trailer | Netflix
https://youtu.be/RlfooqeZcdY
Peace!

Apr 17, 2020 • 1h 8min
YLB #47 - Should we boycott GRAB & other food delivery apps and is “strenuous exercise” a reason to NOT wear a mask?
Restaurant owners are lobbying the big food delivery apps to lower commission fees, with some netizens pushing for a boycott. But is that fair? Earlier this week, the govt also made wearing masks mandatory, except during “strenuous exercise” like brisk walking. Good idea or a loophole people will exploit?
Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast!
Our "One Shiok Things" for this week!
Terence's love Fu Ming Cooked Food hawker stall
https://danielfooddiary.com/2019/09/12/fumingcookedfood/
INSIDE, iPhone game Haresh loves
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/15/16780388/inside-playdead-iphone-ios-apple-tv
Peace!

Apr 14, 2020 • 53min
YLB #46 - Are migrant workers to blame for COVID19 spikes & the doctors who had sex with their patients
More COVID19 cases are popping up in migrant workers dorms. But some Singaporeans think the workers are to blame for not keeping their living quarters clean. Fair? Elsewhere, 2 doctors tarnished the name of frontline workers everywhere by taking "sexual advantage" of their patients.
Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast!
Our "One Shiok Things" for this week!
Andrea Bocelli: Music For Hope - Live From Duomo di Milano
https://youtu.be/huTUOek4LgU
Joe Rogan's post about Tom Green's living room studio back in 2007
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-6EGZsljB5/
Peace!

Apr 10, 2020 • 1h 3min
YLB #45 - 10 SHIOK THINGS for the week, as the world gets crazier
We really wanted to talk about the news, but what can we say that hasn’t already been said (by us). So we figured that we’d share some of the things that have kept us sane through the circuit breaker or made us want to punch ourselves in the face. Or both.
Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast!
Our "One Shiok Things" for this week!
Well, we have 10 this week. So check out the SubReddit for the links :)
#StayTheFuckAtHome

Apr 6, 2020 • 60min
YLB #44 - Why queue up at IKEA, Sports Stores and Bubble Tea shops days before we “Circuit Break”?
The weekend before our country went into “circuit breaker” mode to contain Covid19, many Singaporeans decided that it was their last chance to SHOP. The queues were insane, and the internet was pissed. But why would people do that? And are they wrong if they did?
Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast!
Our "One Shiok Things" for this week!
Lara Croft Go
https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/games/lara-croft-go
Redhill Food Centre
https://danielfooddiary.com/2019/04/04/redhillfoodcentre

Apr 2, 2020 • 1h
YLB #43 - What services really are “essential” during Covid19 and M’sian wives are told to “speak like Doraemon”
The French think pastry shops are "essential services", while the USA thinks gun shops are. Is there a right answer? In other news, domestic abuse cases increase worldwide as more people stay at home. Fortunately, a M’sian Ministry advised women (via ridiculous infographics) to “speak like Doraemon” to avoid tension with their husbands. WTF.
Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast!
Our "One Shiok Things" for this week!
Artists cope with loss of jobs by holding online concerts, setting up fund
https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/coronavirus-artists-cope-with-loss-of-jobs-by-holding-online-concerts-setting-up-fund
Some Good News with John Krasinski
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5pgG1M_h_U

Mar 29, 2020 • 1h 2min
YLB #42 - SG clubbers get slammed for partying amidst Covid-19, but are they wrong? And the upcoming condom shortage the world needs to prep for
Clubs and clubbers held 'farewell' parties ahead of stricter Covid-19 measures and got slammed by the public (and a Minister and at least 1 doctor). So should people socialize at all if Singapore isn’t in lockdown? And can business be blamed for wanting to squeeze out some revenue? Amidst the current pandemic, the world also needs to brace itself for a condom shortage ‘cos of manufacturing plants closing down. Especially in Malaysia, who produce 1 out of every 5 condoms in the world. Whaaaaaaaaat.
Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
This has links to all the articles we refer to in our podcast!
Our "One Shiok Things" for this week!
Drawful 2, the epic game
https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2020/03/28/drawful-2-free-download-links-xbox-steam-mac-epic-zoom-streaming-guide/
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK
https://markmanson.net/books/subtle-art

Mar 25, 2020 • 56min
YLB #41 - SG’s invasion of privacy shocks the New York Times and Malaysia’s Bomoh is back (and still ridiculous)
The New York Times wrote about civil rights plummeting worldwide as govts mine info to curb Covid-19. But does privacy even matter now? And Malaysia’s world-infamous Bomoh (a traditional shaman / mystic healer) is back with his shenanigans. But could there be something positive about it?
Our #YLB Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
Our "One Shiok Things" for this week!
lo-fi LHL beats to keep calm/fight covid-19 to
https://youtu.be/1FbCtAhXx6I
If Covid-19 was an anime (by Bro, don't like that la, bro)
https://www.facebook.com/dontlikethatbro/posts/2981184261904470


