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On Wednesday, FIFA stripped Indonesia of their hosting rights of this year's Under-20 World Cup, after a series of protests against Israel’s participation in the tournament, and several government officials’ refusal to welcome the Israeli football team. How did the situation reach such a breaking point? Closer to home, Minister Sim Ahn was criticised for disrupting a live music performance at the Esplanade when she entered the venue and started greeting people in the audience. Was she really being a jerk in this instance? 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! Indonesia Loses U-20 FIFA World Cup Hosting Rights Indonesia stripped of under-20 FIFA World Cup hosting rights How Bali governor’s Israel protest ended Indonesia’s U20 World Cup dream | Football Why some Indonesians want to give Israel the boot from Fifa’s U20 World Cup Tears, Anger as Indonesia Loses U20 World Cup, Faces FIFA Sanctions Minister Sim Ahn Disrupts Live Performance Singapore minister’s awkward meet-and-greet session during a live music performance draws mixed reactions Sim Ann explains herself after being criticised for disrupting Esplanade performance Singapore minister’s awkward meet-and-greet session during a live music performance draws mixed reactions (Video) One Shiok Comment Comment from IncomeEducation945 Comments on SATAILH Ep 1 One Shiok Thing 1,100+ notable signatories just signed an open letter asking ‘all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months’ Sony ZV-E1 First Impressions: The (Almost) Perfect Video Creator Camera | PetaPixel Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This past week, the organisers of a Ramadan bazaar in Woodlands had to step in to stop the sale of pork at some of its stalls. Is it really that big of a deal that there were non-Halal stalls selling pork at a pasar malam? Elsewhere, the city of Amsterdam launched a campaign to discourage rowdy tourists looking for drugs, alcohol and parties from visiting their city; the campaign is literally named “Stay Away”. Will this campaign help to change the image of Amsterdam as Europe’s party central? 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! Pork Sold at Ramadan Bazaar Organisers stop stalls selling pork at Woodlands Ramadan bazaar FB Post by Marsiling Constituency Office Pork sold at Woodlands Ramadan Bazaar sparks controversy Bazar Raya Utara stall found selling pork, Marsiling constituency office apologises for 'inconvenience' Amsterdam Tells Rowdy Tourists to “Stay Away” Amsterdam targets rowdy Brits with 'stay away' campaign Sex, drugs and tourism: Amsterdam's 'stay away' campaign targets troublesome visitors Amsterdam's 'stay away' ad looks to discourage rowdy tourists One Shiok Comment Comments on Reddit about our liquidation story One Shiok Thing Podcast - How I Built This: Sam Altman (OpenAI) Example of LinkedIn post comparing Shou Zi Chew to Martin Luther King or Winston Churchill Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This past week, jobs portal Indeed announced that they would be cutting 120 employees from their Singapore office. One of their laid off employees then filmed himself on TikTok raiding the pantry’s snack shelf on a ‘final office snack run’, which won him supporters and detractors in equal measure. Who’s right? Also, on the 3-year anniversary of the HOOQ liquidation, we’re finally going public with the details of what happened to us and our TV show, “She’s A Terrorist And I Love Her”. This is as REAL as it gets on YLB! 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! Our Silence Ends Now: Our TV show “She’s A Terrorist” Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her” - Ep 1 “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her” - Ep 2 Laid-off Employee Steals Snacks From Office Pantry Pantry thief? Man goes on 'final office snack run' after getting laid off One Shiok Comment Comment from internetlurker96 Comment from butthenhor One Shiok Thing Soh Rui Yong’s Facebook post Easlo, the Notion Guy (from Singapore!) Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week, the CEO of TikTok, Shou Zi Chew, testified before US lawmakers, putting himself in the line of fire over the platform’s content moderation, data security, and links to the Chinese government. How did this Singaporean born and bred fare on the world stage? Closer to home, there was a big online hooha when a user on TikTok highlighted that a can of Coke has a better Nutri-Grade rating than a can of Milo. Is it true that Coke is healthier than Milo? 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! Singaporean TikTok CEO Grilled by US Congress TikTok hearing: CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before US Congress amid looming ban – as it happened TikTok attacked for China ties as US lawmakers push for ban Key takeaways: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies to US Congress | Business and Economy News TikTok hearing: CEO Shou Chew testifies before Congress for the first time | CNN Business The TikTok Hearing Revealed That Congress Is the Problem Kat Cammack Tears Into TikTok's CEO Over Violent Content And Data Security Is Coke Healthier Than Milo? S'pore TikToker surprised to see Coke got B Nutri-Grade rating, while Milo got D Nutri-Grade Beverage List.pdf The Nutri-Score (from Germany) One Shiok Comment Comment by iced_milo Comment by Leothu One Shiok Thing This Restaurant's Kitchen Is Run by Grandmothers from Around the World Exposing Scams on Joe Rogan | Coffeezilla YouTube Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week in Parliament, Minister Edwin Tong answered questions about the Dow/SportsSG shoe recycling fiasco that was brought to light by a recent Reuters investigative report. Are the current measures against greenwashing in Singapore able to prevent incidents like that from happening again? Elsewhere, a stall vendor at the Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar revealed that his rent rose from $10K to $18K in recent years, leading food critic KF Seetoh to label it the “world’s most expensive pasar malam stall”. Is the outrage justified? 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! Debating Greenwashing After Shoe Recycling Fiasco Shoes in recycling project being sold in Indonesia: Edwin Tong says processes tightened and lessons to be learnt across agencies SportSG and partners apologise over lapse that led to used shoes donated for recycling being sold in Indonesia Shoe recycling farce: Traders of second-hand textiles, shoes excluded from process chain Edwin Tong and Baey Yam Keng respond to clarifications sought on recycling programmes Consumers who encounter greenwashing claims can report to CASE: MOS Alvin Tan Singapore studying developments in greenwashing in other countries $18K Rent at Geylang Serai Bazaar 200 stalls remain empty at Geylang Serai Bazaar as high rental costs keep vendors away 'World's most expensive pasar malam stall': KF Seetoh calls out $18k rent at Geylang Serai Ramadan bazaar One Shiok Comment Post by junglejimbo88 Another post by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing Inside the traumatic life of a Facebook moderator Richard Dawkins vs Piers Morgan On Religion and Gender Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A government survey revealed that more than 70% of Singapore residents felt that their overall quality of life was the same or better in post-pandemic 2023, compared with 2019 before COVID-19. With inflation, layoffs and a war going on, is this survey an accurate reflection of sentiment on the ground? Elsewhere, Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra phone has come under scrutiny for its AI-driven image enhancement technology which allows it to zoom in and capture detailed pictures of the moon. Why are people making a fuss about this software function? 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! 7 in 10 Singapore Residents in Good Shape Post-pandemic 69% of S'pore residents rate quality of life post-pandemic as 'Good' or 'Very good': MCI poll 7 in 10 S’pore residents in good shape post-pandemic; youth, caregivers see drop in quality of life: Poll Higher proportion of youth say quality of life lower post-Covid, in contrast to general population's positive sentiments: Survey Relationships weakened, passions lost: Teens reveal why they were hit harder during pandemic, analysts share how youth can move on Press release for MCI’s Poll Samsung Phone’s Fake Moon Shots Samsung’s Moon Shots Force Us to Ask How Much AI Is Too Much | WIRED How Samsung Phones are "Faking" their Photos. | Mrwhosetheboss YouTube Samsung explains its 'fake' Moon photos One Shiok Comment Comment by pencilbreads One Shiok Thing Providence News site claiming to debunk Netflix documentary “In The Name of God” Harry Mack x Beardyman | None Of This Was Planned Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Researchers from the Institute of Policy Studies revealed that they surveyed over 800 food establishments across Singapore to study whether food prices have increased in hawker centres, kopitiams and food courts. While the results between different regions of Singapore have sparked debate, the survey also angered some people. Why so? Elsewhere, Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh made history by being the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” But why are some Malaysians refusing to celebrate it as a win for their country? 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! Where is the Cheapest Place to Dine Out in Singapore Study finds eating out cheapest in Toa Payoh, most expensive in Bishan; many stalls didn't raise prices after GST hike Prata is cheaper in the west while kopi is cheaper in central S’pore: IPS study | The Straits Times IPS study finds regional differences in cost of eating out in Singapore's hawker centres, food courts and kopitiams - The Online Citizen Asia #trending: Singapore netizens say cost of eating out has risen, disagree with findings of food prices survey - TODAY The IPS Paper - Makan Index 2.0 Does Malaysia Deserve Michelle Yeoh? Michelle Yeoh’s Oscars win cannot be credited Malaysia, says Malaysian netizens - TODAY Michelle Yeoh - Wikipedia One Shiok Comment Comment by butthenhor Comment by kosherjellyfish One Shiok Thing Great apes deliberately spin to become dizzy, say researchers - BBC News The Last of Us | Final Trailer | HBO Max (2023) Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Last weekend, the seismic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank threatened to spread as a “contagion” through the US financial system and send it into a tailspin. We break down what happened, and why the biggest bank collapse since 2008 is giving us feelings of déjå vu. Closer to home, Paralympian Sophie Soon was caught in a social media firestorm when she posted a video shaming Rocky Master’s staff for denying her indoor entry into their Hougang cafe with her guide dog. While we agree that Sophie Soon shaming the staff member was uncalled for, Rocky Master’s official statement didn’t win it any new fans either. What should have been done to de-escalate the situation? 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! Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: What We Know and How It Happened Quick takes: The impact of SVB’s collapse on Singapore banks, Companies & Markets SVB Fallout: Fed and Treasury Weigh Emergency Authority - Bloomberg SVB Fallout Spreads Around World From London to Singapore New York regulators close Signature Bank, second US bank failure in days after SVB collapse CEO describes pulling money from bank hours before collapse | CNN YouTube channel Paralympian in Dispute with Cafe Over Guide Dog S'pore Paralympic swimmer apologises after filming dispute over guide dog in cafe SFA Advisories for Guide Dogs Analysis: Regulations allow F&B joints to let in guide dogs for the visually impaired, but why do some still have reservations? One Shiok Comment Comment by butthenhor Comments on TikTok video of “JC vs. Army” One Shiok Thing Chris Rock - Selective Outrage | Netflix MH370: The Plane That Disappeared | Official Trailer | Netflix Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Two days ago, DPM Lawrence Wong released the COVID-19 White Paper as Singapore’s report card on how it handled the pandemic. Was this report just a case of “ownself check ownself”, or was it actually more objective? Also, a new species of cockroach was discovered in Singapore, and it’s officially been named after a Pokemon. Is this Singaporean cockroach someone we can be proud of? 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! Surprises in COVID-19 White Paper The gist: Tackling ‘crisis within a crisis’ and other Covid-19 lessons for future pandemics Covid-19 White Paper: 'Overly elaborate' safe distancing rules, supporting the vulnerable — hits and misses of S'pore's pandemic response COVID-19 White Paper: U-turn on masks, confusing measures among areas Singapore says it could have done better Analysis: Government's Covid-19 White Paper 'fair, candid, self-critical', S'poreans will be the best judge Download the full White Paper here Review of Government's COVID-19 response led by former civil service head Peter Ho, focuses on 'first phase' of pandemic [2022] Pokemon Cockroach Discovered in Singapore New Cockroach Species Found in Singapore Named After a Pokemon One Shiok Comment Comment by georgesin1981 Comment by iced_milo One Shiok Thing We Cause Scenes (Full Length Improv Everywhere Documentary Film) "I Can Identify As A Black Lesbian!" Piers Morgan On Gender Identity Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing recently announced major changes to A-Level exam scoring for Junior College students in Singapore; for example, the Project Work module will become a Pass/Fail subject. While these changes are meant to benefit students by partially relieving their exam stress, some have said it could have the reverse effect. How so? Elsewhere, certain residents have complained about the bold red facade of a new Tampines BTO block lobby, likening it to a red-light district or a scene in a horror movie. A photographer has come forward and warned that this negative public feedback could end up stifling innovation in Singapore. Who’s right? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Big Changes to A-Level Scoring A-Level scoring in Singapore to change from 2026 to reduce emphasis on grades The Definitive JC A Level Subject Combination Guide [up till 2022] Changes to A-level scoring system may reduce stress but not competition: Students, observers Fourth content-based A-level subject to be dropped from university admission score Project Work Will Soon Be Cut From University Admission Scores. Good Riddance. Red Tampines HDB Scares Residents Red Tampines BTO block gives residents the creeps with its crimson walls, ceilings & floor HDB to improve ‘scary’ red-themed blocks in Tampines North BTO project S'porean photographer muses about decision to repaint Tampines BTO lobby, warns of stifling innovation One Shiok Comment Poll by butthenhor Comment by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing Srisun Express gives away 6,780 free prata kosong to Man U jersey-wearing diners Chris Rock: Selective Outrage Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean revealed in Parliament that Lee Hsien Yang and his wife Lee Suet Fern are under investigation by the police for lying under oath during disciplinary proceedings against Mrs Lee over her handling of Lee Kuan Yew’s will. What prompted this new twist in the Oxley Road saga? Elsewhere, Singapore Airlines announced a trial of paper serviceware on selected medium- and long-haul flights, triggering snarky comments and criticism. Why did this seemingly environmentally-friendly move not fly with some customers? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Lee Hsien Yang Under Investigation for Perjury The E-Book: The Battle Over Lee Kuan Yew’s Last Will E-book on Lee Kuan Yew's will contains inaccuracies 'calculated to mislead' and 'completely at odds' with court findings: SM Teo SM Teo’s examples of inaccurate statements from the book Lee Hsien Yang, wife Lee Suet Fern under police investigation for lying in judicial proceedings about Lee Kuan Yew's will Lee Suet Fern found guilty of misconduct in handling Lee Kuan Yew’s will, suspended from legal practice for 15 months Explainer: What disciplinary tribunal says about Lee Suet Fern’s involvement in Lee Kuan Yew’s final will Sudhir’s Original Post from 2022 Sudhir’s Response to SM Teo’s Comments Link to listen to YLB #316 feat. Sudhir Singapore Airlines’ Paper Boxes Criticized SIA to 'take on board customer feedback' after paper serviceware trial sparks criticism SIA’s video on their Facebook page One Shiok Comment “Hard to listen”, “excruciating”, “combative” - all the comments about our fiery discussion in Ep 371 One Shiok Thing Children’s Museum Singapore Guy builds a home for a frog Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week in Parliament, Opposition MP Pritam Singh advocated for an English test as part of the application process for citizenship or PR in Singapore. This led to a rebuttal by Josephine Teo, who expressed “surprise” at his suggestion. We discuss the merits and downsides of the suggestion on YLB, and *spoiler alert* it got dicey. Elsewhere, Brazilian model Adriana Lima was named as FIFA’s first Global Fan Ambassador, but some criticised the appointment as “tone deaf” in light of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. Why the outrage? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Pritam Singh Suggests English Test for New Citizens Pritam Singh advocates for English test in Singapore citizenship, PR applications Josephine Teo & Pritam Singh debate over new S'pore citizens' selection process & criteria ICA’s User Guide on Applying for Singapore Citizenship Online The full debate on YouTube Sweden Considers Language Exam Requirement For New Citizens Is speaking English a requirement for us citizenship? Model Adriana Lima’s FIFA Role Criticised FIFA choice of Adriana Lima as ambassador called 'tone deaf' Women’s World Cup 2023: Adriana Lima’s role blasted by Moya Dodd One Shiok Comment Comment by bookandcook Reddit comments on YLB 370 One Shiok Thing South Park - Season 26, Ep. 2 - The Worldwide Privacy Tour TikTok account of daizamazze Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

In the last few days, petrochemicals giant Dow Inc. and SportSG were caught flat-footed by an investigative piece by Reuters which uncovered that a sneaker recycling program they had jointly spearheaded was not actually recycling the donated shoes; the sneakers ended up in flea markets in Indonesia instead. Why is this such a big deal, that Reuters would put so much time and effort into the story? Elsewhere, the gruesome murder and dismemberment of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi has shocked the world, and it seems like everyone is talking about it. We go through some of the grisly details of the case. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Dow and SportSG in Shoe Recycling Fiasco Dow said it was recycling our shoes. We found them in Indonesia The Reuters Video The recycling myth: A plastic waste solution littered with failure Big Oil’s flagship plastic waste project sinks on the Ganges | Reuters News: Shoe recycling sports infrastructure Singapore | Dow Corporate How Reuters used AirTags to reveal Dow's false recycling promises HK Socialite Abby Choi’s Gruesome Murder After Model’s Gruesome Killing, Suspicion Falls on Ex-Husband and His Family Four appear in Hong Kong court on charges of murdering model Abby Choi Police find severed head of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi in soup pot; suspect’s lover arrested One Shiok Comment Comment by junglejimbo88 Comment by buttthenhor One Shiok Thing Extraordinary | Official Trailer Hard Fork podcast episode on Bing Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Two boys aged 15 and 16 were detained under the Internal Security Act after their online revealed their extensive self-radicalisation. This follows the case of an 18-year-old who was also recently detained for wanting to set up a caliphate on Coney Island. Why is this happening to Singaporean youths? Elsewhere, Yakult and Vitagen are getting into a culture war, with Vitagen firing shots at Yakult’s ‘D’ Nutri-Grade rating with their recent advertisements. Why are people getting riled up by Vitagen’s snarky campaign? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! 2 Self-Radicalised Teenagers Detained Under ISA 2 teens dealt with under ISA: Boy, 15, is youngest detainee to date, another 16-year-old radicalised through gaming platform 18-year-old Singaporean detained under ISA after intending to attack targets in Singapore News analysis: Be concerned but no need to be 'panicky' over trend of self-radicalised youth in Singapore, say experts, community groups Hope for better jobs eclipses religious ideology as main driver of recruitment to violent extremist groups in Sub-Saharan Africa Yakult and Vitagen’s Culture War Cultured or not? Vitagen taunts Yakult over 'D' Nutri-Grade rating, draws brutal comments VITAGEN Singapore – The Facebook Video One Shiok Comment Comment by homegirlflyer Comment by tigerkingsg One Shiok Thing What is Saudi Arabia's giant cube-shaped skyscraper 'The Mukaab', the size of 20 Empire State Buildings? Vu Nguyen YouTube channel Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Critics slammed Puffin, the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s books for removing colourful language and rewriting lines from beloved works such as Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and Matilda, all in the name of inclusivity and progress. Are the critics right? Closer to home, Grab has started offering riders an option to request a “Quiet Ride” on their app, which would entail drivers needing to keep quiet for the duration of the ride. Why was this necessary? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Roald Dahl Books Censored Roald Dahl books rewritten to remove language deemed offensive Progressive or futile? 'Offensive' words removed from Roald Dahl classics Incunabula on Twitter: "Roald Dahl - 2001 vs 2022 editions Augustus Gloop is no longer fat. He’s enormous. And that’s sweet with me Stop moaning about sensitivity readers – if there was diversity in publishing we wouldn’t need them Who Are Sensitivity Editors? And How Much Does Sensitivity Reading Pay? Inclusive Minds Website Netflix agrees to buy the works of children's author Roald Dahl Grab Launches “Quiet Ride” Option Grab Singapore launches Quiet Ride for users who prefer minimal conversation Facebook Post by GRAB One Shiok Comment Comment by Majestic-Economist-6 TikTok video about TPL x Grab One Shiok Thing Why These Children Fell into Endless Sleep Joeybtoonz YouTube Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week, DPM Lawrence Wong delivered Budget 2023, having promised that it would be his “Valentine's Day present” to help Singaporeans cope with inflation. What stood out most to Reggie, boss of personal finance network The Financial Coconut (TFC)? Was this the most left-leaning budget ever delivered? Is Singapore declaring war on the rich? How should the average Singaporean feel about the goodies announced during this budget? And why did everyone want to go to Taiwan and eat Saizeriya after this podcast? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Budget 2023 Singapore Budget 2023 statement by DPM Lawrence Wong Our YLB x The Financial Coconut Budget 2022 podcast from last year One Shiok Thing Interpreter Justina Miles performance at the Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show NBA Trades Are Broken | JxmyHighroller Tan See Leng IG Find The Financial Coconut! Website Podcast Reggie’s IG Reddit Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his love letter to Singaporeans, the Budget 2023 on Valentines’ Day. We make sense of all the announcements, and discuss whether the enhanced baby bonus will finally solve Singapore’s declining birth rate issues. Elsewhere, the civil service announced that it will start using ChatGPT for research and speechwriting. Is this a step in the right direction, given the fears that people have about AI taking over our jobs? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Budget 2023: What Stood Out Budget 2023: What you need to know - from more cash payouts to higher property and car taxes Lawrence Wong's 2023 Budget Statement summarised in 90 seconds Budget 2023: $3k more in Baby Bonus, more financial support for children’s early years Snap Insight: Bigger grants for first-time resale HDB buyers provide relief, but may have knock-on impact on prices Civil Servants Use ChatGPT to Write Speeches Civil servants to soon use ChatGPT to help with research, speech writing One Shiok Comment Private DM clarifying the topic of LKY’s 100th birth anniversary Comment by clarencec88 One Shiok Thing The Heavy Lifter🪝 (@sgtowercrane) Physical: 100 | Official Teaser | Netflix Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Recently, MP Tin Pei Ling announced that she would be joining Grab Singapore as its director of public affairs and policy. Concerns about conflict of interest were raised online, and the story even gained traction and made headlines internationally. At the end of last week, Grab announced that her role would be changed to one of corporate development, and the MP and the PAP both also released press statements addressing the issue. Is there real cause for concern here, or was it much ado about nothing? Elsewhere, Calvin Cheng ignited angry comments on his Facebook post which called people to name and shame businesses that refused to accept digital payments. Was he justified in doing so? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Get 20% off with promo code “LOVE20”, offer ends at midnight on 16 Feb 2023 Tin Pei Ling’s Grab Gig Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns PAP MP Tin Pei Ling no more at Grab public affairs, moves to corporate development after conflict of interest accusations Amid questions about conflict of interest, Tin Pei Ling says role as MP 'distinct' from new job at Grab - CNA Grab moves MP Tin Pei Ling to 'corporate development' role after debate over conflict of interest Singapore ruling party MP Tin Pei Ling switches roles at Grab after public outcry Commentary: The nature of MP Tin Pei Ling’s new role at Grab muddies perception NSF was AWOL for over 9 years before surrendering himself PAP MPs must expect sharper questioning with more opposition in Parliament, outlines PM Lee in Rules of Prudence Calvin Cheng Shames Cash-Only Businesses Calvin Cheng calls for boycott of businesses that only accept cash, commenters say there may be valid reasons One Shiok Comment Comment by internetlurker96 Post by zeezeeway One Shiok Thing Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Trailer Why E-ink innovation is so slow | TechAltar Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The past 2 days of Parliament featured a heated debate about public housing, with PSP’s Leong Mun Wai putting forth 2 radical proposals that were ultimately rejected. Do any of his ideas have merit? In the same Parliamentary sessions, plans to celebrate LKY’s 100th birth anniversary were revealed, but is there a better way to commemorate the occasion? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Folklory Get 20% off your Folklory with promo code “LOVE20”, at Folklory.com! Parliament Debates Public Housing PSP calls for housing policy 'reset', Government stresses HDB flats remain affordable and accessible PSP Housing Debate: Concrete Solutions to Singapore's Public Housing Problem | leongmunwai.sg Pritam says Government has not adequately acknowledged people’s anxieties on housing PSP’s housing scheme raids reserves and benefits some at expense of everyone else: Indranee Valuing state land for HDB at historical cost 'cannot work', says Desmond Lee Shorter wait times, lower rejection rates among proposals to ease housing shortage for first-time buyers The clip of Denise Phua talking about annual salary LKY’s 100th Birth Anniversary 100th anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew's birth to be commemorated with MAS coin, other initiatives One Shiok Comment Comment by Maximum_Cress_8888 Poll by Majestic-Economist-6 One Shiok Thing NEW: Oldest Dog Ever - Guinness World Records Tchoukball: Singapore women make history by becoming world No. 1 Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

After surviving the pandemic, Malaysian stand-up comedian Dr Jason Leong finally makes it to the YLB studio in person! We talk about the new Malaysian government, Tin Pei Ling x Grab, and why he still unabashedly loves Singapore. And oh, he’s got a new Netflix special coming soon as well. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter One Shiok Thing The Undertaker Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex Inventing Anna | Official Trailer | Netflix How To Take Over The World podcast Find Jason! Jasonleong.my Jason Leong on Instagram Dr. Jason Leong: Ride With Caution | Official Trailer | Netflix Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A few days ago, Youtube star MrBeast released a video that featured him paying for 1,000 cataract surgeries to help blind people see again. The video has gone viral and has been warmly received, but there are people calling him the “antichrist” for doing this. Why the divide? Closer to home, a court case in Singapore has garnered international attention because of its strange premise; a man sues a woman for friendzoning him. Is there any merit to this unprecedented legal action? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Folklory WIN A FREE FOLKLORY for Valentine’s Day, guaranteed to be done by 14 Feb! All you gotta do is share this post on our Folklory Instagram as a story, and tag @thefolklory. Giveaway ends at midnight on Sun, 5 Feb, and we’ll announce the winner on Mon, 6 Feb 2 lucky winners will have their Folklories delivered by 14 Feb guaranteed! For more info, check us out at Folklory.com! Youtuber MrBeast cures blindness 1,000 Blind People See For The First Time | MrBeast YouTube MrBeast Cured The Blind, And Sparked A Fierce Debate MrBeast 'Curing' 1K Blind People On YouTube Isn't The Real Problem MrBeast Responds to Criticism Over 'Curing' Blindness Video YouTuber MrBeast Says He Spends $8 Million a Month YouTuber MrBeast Responds To Criticism Of Curing Blindness Video Friendzoned man sues woman Friend-zoned: Man sues woman for trauma after she rejected him, Singapore News - AsiaOne Ticket holders of cancelled Siloso beach party file police reports after failing to get refund One Shiok Comment Comment by lyishere22 YLB TikTok video One Shiok Thing Xkcd: A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math and language Marcin Oleksy Goal vs Stal Rzeszow | FIFA Puskas Award 2022 Nominee Other links we mentioned Ministry of Funny on Instagram Ministry of Funny on TikTok That Elderly Abuse Video on our MOF Youtube Labour Day in Singapore with Foreign Workers | MOF YouTube

Conservative commentator Matt Walsh ignited debate when he responded to an innocent tweet praising Jewel Changi Airport by attributing its beauty to Singapore’s harsh punishments against drug trafficking and petty crimes. Both conservatives and liberals in America have had a lot to say about his hot take, but what about us in Singapore? Closer to home, an employer was caught on camera tussling with and hitting her domestic helper, but she claims she was only reacting to seeing her child get hit by her helper. Who’s in the wrong here? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Matt Walsh praises Singapore’s strict laws Video of Jewel Changi waterfall sparks debate about whether nice airport is due to S'pore's death penalty Matt Walsh on Twitter on Singapore The Reason Why Singapore Is Beautiful - Math Walsh on YouTube Kirsten Han’s response on Twitter Joe Rogan and Matt Walsh Disagree Over Gay Marriage - YouTube California mass killings. 44 hours. 19 dead. | CNN Employer gets police warning for fighting with helper 'How can I see my child get hit and not do anything?' Police called in after maid and employer get into fight at home One Shiok Comment Comment by internetlurker96 Comment by homegirlflyer One Shiok Thing With Nvidia Eye Contact, you’ll never look away from a camera again House of the Dragon | Official Trailer | HBO Max Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

It’s the return of our regular guest co-host, Andie Chen! While Terence is away, we chat about the surge of car-sharing companies in Singapore since COVID. Even though their growth is tapering off, more people are using their services. And with car prices reaching all-time highs, it seems like boom time for them. But a recent string of accidents and growing complaints from customers are casting a shadow. Elsewhere, migrant workers at Tuas Dormitory were treated to a pole dancing show for CNY 2023 celebrations. Was that appropriate or disrespectful? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get 25% off with promo code “NEWYEAR25” at Folklory.com! Valid till midnight on Fri, 27 Jan 2023 The pros and cons of car-sharing in SG Accidents involving car-sharing vehicles: Users claim poor upkeep but experts say drivers' inexperience a more likely factor 1 dead, seven injured in accident between car and bus in Yishun Teenager admits using his mother's shared car account to book vehicle, got into accident Car-sharing sees spike in usage but experts say demand will taper off Mercedes-Benz is best-selling car in S’pore, Tesla makes it to top 10 list in 2022 CNY pole dancing for migrant workers divides the internet Migrant workers at Tuas South Dormitory treated to pole dancing for CNY 2023 Tuas South Dormitory Stages Pole Dancing Show For CNY, 1 Resident Seems Slightly Embarrassed Nursing home apologises for 'strippers and bingo' party after woman lap-dances on seniors in Taiwan Brave Girls Performed Over 100 Times In The Military Since 2016—Here's Their Funniest Story From Back Then One Shiok Comment Comment by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing The Last of Us | Official Trailer Fed up with facial recognition cameras monitoring your every move? Italian fashion may have the answer Find Andie Chen! Andie's Instagram Profile Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Last week, a 17-year-old girl went viral when she called out commenters who mocked her for fawning over a “luxury” Charles & Keith bag which she received as a gift. Not only have people praised her for her response, but international news media picked up the story, and now multiple brands are piling in to offer her free food and products. And oh, she went from 400 to over 170,000 followers on TikTok. We try to make sense of these whirlwind few days for this teenager, and why it might not all be as positive as it seems. Elsewhere, Logan Paul has come forward to apologise for his role in Cryptozoo, an NFT project he announced over a year ago, which is yet to launch even after pocketing millions from investors. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Teen goes viral over “luxury” Charles & Keith bag Teen mocked for calling Charles & Keith a luxury brand tours company's headquarters, meets founder Teen mocked for calling Charles & Keith bag a 'luxury' item receives flurry of sponsorships after her story goes viral TikTok user slams trolls for saying her $80 bag is not 'luxury' Charles & Keith invites viral ‘luxury bag’ TikTok teen to meet its founders, tour brand’s headquarters Logan Paul’s Cryptozoo scandal Logan Paul Finally Apologizes for Crypto Project. How We Got Here. Investigating Logan Paul's Biggest Scam | Coffeezilla Logan Paul’s CryptoZoo Scam Allegations Explained Logan Paul reveals $1.3M refund program for CryptoZoo investors amid Coffeezilla drama One Shiok Comment Comment by athoughtfulname Another comment by athoughtfulname One Shiok Thing Noma, rated the world’s best restaurant, is closing its doors Don't F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer | Official Trailer | Netflix Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The director of Singapore’s first ever creature feature Circle Line, JD Chua, stops by to tell us why he’s optimistic about the local film industry, professes his love for destroying things, and even makes us cry! Listen to the end to hear the tearjerker! Shoutout to listeners Acrobatic Egg, Kosher Jellyfish, Paul and Musky Elon! Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! Find JD here! Instagram Circle Line《生死环线》2023 Trailer (Official) Queen Of Diamonds Ep 4 | Viddsee One Shiok Thing What you don’t know about Jordan 11 | Rose Anvil YouTube Netflix Kingdom: The Blood - Gameplay Commentary Pepsi, Where's My Jet? | Official Trailer | Netflix

SPH Media shockingly revealed that an internal review found that staff had inflated circulation numbers of their publications during a period from 2020 to 2022. Why is this revelation a big deal, even for those of us who don’t read The Straits Times anymore? Elsewhere, pizzeria Chooby Pizza posted a nasty exchange with an unreasonable customer on their social media channels. The customer subsequently accused them of racism in their response to him, so who’s really in the wrong here? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! SPH Media inflated circulation numbers BREAKING: 3 senior executives to leave SPH Media Trust over alleged discrepancies in circulation figures SPH Media circulation numbers found to be inflated by 10-12%; senior staff taken to task, Govt probe underway 'Painful but necessary' to make public inflation of circulation figures, 'more things may come out': SPH Media editor-in-chief SGX reviewing SPH Media circulation information; investor watchdog urges 'no let up' if market deliberately misled Ad rates based on independent third-party readership data, not on circulation numbers: SPH Media CEO | The Straits Times Government to provide SPH Media Trust with up to S$900m in funding over next 5 years FB Post by PSP calling for inquiry SPH Media confirms fudging of circulation | Marketing-Interactive Chooby Pizza customer complaint goes viral Farrer Park pizzeria responds to customer who made 8pm booking, didn't show by 8:30pm & still complained Post on Instagram by Chooby Pizza One Shiok Comment Comment by bookandcook Comment by Majestic-Economist-6 One Shiok Thing That Time a Guy Tried to Build a Utopia for Mice and it all Went to Hell Borat honors U2 | 45th Kennedy Center Honors

A report by the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore (NUS) found that more than half of local children do not hit the recommended one hour of moderate to vigorous exercise per day. This happened in spite of Singapore’s safe parks, playgrounds and sports facilities, so what’s going on? Across the Causeway, Jay Chou angered Malaysian football fans due to his concert coinciding with the AFF Championship and resulting in 21,000 seats being closed off at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. But is it really his fault? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! And here are the full answers from Terence and Haresh to the question: "Who made 2022 great for You?" Singapore kids not physically active enough Over half of kids, teens in S’pore do not hit physical activity targets: Study Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Singapore Report Card 2022 - Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health Report card grades on physical activity for children and adolescents from 18 Asian countries: Patterns, trends, gaps, and future recommendations - ScienceDirect KKH unveils 24-hour activity guidelines for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers Commentary: Singapore children are getting fatter and it’s worrying especially during a pandemic Four Out of Five Adolescents Worldwide Aren't Getting Enough Exercise The Essence of play | Finnish National Agency for Education Jay Chou angers Malaysians 'I don’t have any issues with pushing my concert to a later time': Jay Chou to M'sian football fans 'This is a football stadium, not a concert stadium': Sports fans in Malaysia protest upcoming Jay Chou concert One Shiok Comment Comment by Majestic-Economist-6 Post on TikTok about Zelensky One Shiok Thing My 12 Hour Walk - Boundless by Paul Millerd How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Katy Milkman

Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White was caught on camera striking his wife in a club on New Year’s Eve. What are (if any) the repercussions for a rich, highly-visible sports executive caught in the act of domestic violence? Closer to home, a family discovered that their new HDB home was the site of a gruesome discovery a couple of years ago: skeletal remains of the ex-occupant which had been left there for 9 years. How would you react to such a discovery? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter UFC President Dana White slaps wife If Dana White isn't severely punished for slapping his wife, what are we even doing? ESPN’s response to Dana White slapping his wife falls short UFC stock: Endeavor shares fall in aftermath of Dana White slapping his wife ‘There needs to be media outrage’ - Dan Le Batard questions ESPN’s ‘compromised’ coverage of Dana White slapping his wife Potong Pasir family discover HDB flat’s morbid past 3 weeks after moving in, family learns Potong Pasir flat's previous owner died & decomposed in unit Skeletal remains of man found in Potong Pasir flat: Unit put up for sale, attracts buyers One Shiok Comment Reddit comments about Avatar 2 Comment by pencilbreads One Shiok Thing Alice in Borderland: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix Maggie Rogers discovered by Pharrell Williams

Hope you had a new year! After China recently eased Covid restrictions internally, many residents eagerly booked trips overseas. However, multiple countries, including the US and Japan, rushed to impose restrictions on these travellers, provoking an angry response from the Chinese government. Is this a lingering paranoia about Covid-19, or just plain xenophobia? Closer to home, the repeal of Section 377A has prompted questions about whether gay teachers should be allowed to speak to their students about their sexual orientation. What are the pros and cons? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter 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! China threatens retaliation for 'unacceptable' Covid-19 curbs China slams 'unacceptable' Covid-19 curbs on travellers from its territory Australia’s COVID tests for China went against health advice Which countries have placed COVID curbs on travellers from China? Singapore may lift remaining COVID-19 curbs if situation is stable amid China cases, year-end travel: PM Lee African traders welcome end of China’s Covid travel curbs EU rejects Italian demand to impose Covid curbs on arrivals from China Covid restrictions on Chinese travellers ‘throwing cold water’ on South Korea’s tourism industry Gay teachers coming out in class Is it okay for gay teachers to come out in class? Gay teachers list qualms, parents urge caution One Shiok Comment Reddit post by junglejimbo88 Comment by RockGroundBreaking42 One Shiok Thing Little Miss Sunshine - Official Trailer Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | The Biggest Stunt in Cinema History (Tom Cruise)

Part 2 of our countdown of the most searched terms in Singapore for 2022! The #1 term is a puzzling one! To avoid spoilers, don’t check out the links in the description before listening to the podcast. Check out Part 1 for the complete roundup, and have a new year! Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Folklory Get 25% off any Folklory order with the promo code “HOHOHO25” at Folklory.com! Valid till midnight on 31 Dec 2022 :) Trending Searches in Singapore: #5 - #1 #5 - Australian Open and Novak Djokovic’s detention #4 - Facts about Queen Elizabeth II #3 - auseway Link has the first 24/7 bus service between Singapore and JB #2 - Senseless barbarism’: Russian missiles target Ukraine’s cities #1 - Wordle Creator Josh Wardle Talks NYT Sale, Game's Success Donate to Ukraine Donate — Defend Ukraine One Shiok Comment Comment by junglejimbi88 Comment by Advanced_Classroom15 One Shiok Thing Runway - Next-generation creation suite The Tragic Past And Uncertain Future Of Dead Space | Nerdstalgic Gaming

It’s almost becomes an annual tradition: the YLB end-of-year countdown of the most searched terms in Singapore for the year! We’re doing it in 2 parts this time, and in today’s ep, we cover #6-#10. To avoid spoilers, don’t check out the links in the description before listening to the podcast! This is Part 1, look out for Part 2 soon! Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Folklory Get 25% off any Folklory order with the promo code “HOHOHO25” at Folklory.com! Valid till midnight on 31 Dec 2022 :) Trending Searches in Singapore: #10 - #6 #10 - Thor: Love and Thunder: 20 facts you might not know #9 - GST Vouchers 2022: Budget 2022 Announcements #8 - COVID 19 Cases Singapore: 2022, The year masks came off in Singapore #7 - Shinzo Abe: The Assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister #6 - How the iPhone 14 Plus became one of 2022's biggest tech flops One Shiok Comment Article posted by OriginalGoat1 Comment by butthenhor One Shiok Thing Epic song by @thejazzemu on IG >>post-christmas fuzzies playlist on Spotify

HDB announced that it will investigate and take action against homeowners who flout the Minimum Occupation Period rule for their BTO flats. This comes after some supposedly “vacant” BTO units were listed for sale on an online property site. Why the big hoo-hah over a practice that anecdotally has been happening for a while now? Elsewhere, FIFA will investigate how the restaurateur and influencer known as Salt Bae got access to the pitch after the World Cup final, and forced his way into the celebrations with the Argentina squad. Why are people feeling salty about a famous person celebrating a World Cup win with other famous people? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Folklory Get 25% off any Folklory order with the promo code “HOHOHO25” at Folklory.com! Valid till midnight on 31 Dec 2022 :) Article Links - Serious HDB investigating 'vacant' BTO listings, may compulsorily acquire them & sell to new owners HDB probing cases of BTO flats listed for sale after being left ‘vacant’ during minimum occupation period BTO pricing debate between Sim Ann & Leong Mun Wai to move beyond Facebook & into Parliament Article Links - Goofy World Cup: Fifa probe celebrity chef Salt Bae's 'undue access' at final Salt Bae’s Instagram page Rihanna breaks FIFA etiquette as she kisses World Cup Trophy during Germany celebrations One Shiok Comment YLB Reddit thread by buttthenhor with loads of ❤️for Haresh’s wedding Reddit comments on Ep 348 with Andie Chen One Shiok Thing Majestic dance by ssstrellez Tom Cruise Thanks 'Top Gun: Maverick' Fans While Skydiving For 'Mission: Impossible' | Yahoo

We continue our discussion and look back to the formative period in Yah Lah But’s history - the first 5 episodes! Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful Christmas gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com! And here are the full answers from Terence and Haresh to the question: "Who made 2022 great for You?"

Even with Haresh away getting married, the YLB goodness doesn’t stop! Today, in the spirit of end of year festivities, we look back at and react to our early episodes of YLB. What were we talking about almost 350 episodes ago? How has our podcast evolved over time? Do we still think the same way about things? This is part 1 of 2 of the discussion, so stay tuned for the second episode soon! Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful Christmas gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com! And here are the full answers from Terence and Haresh to the question: "Who made 2022 great for You?"

2nd special guest host in a week! Haresh is still away getting married, so this time, Andie Chen steps in to guest host! We talk about why he’s appearing in back-to-back productions set in the MRT (TV series Third Rail and movie Circle Line), and also discuss why he thinks it’s a great time to be learning about crypto and NFTs. We also analyse why rich Taiwanese people are moving their assets to Singapore, and we discuss the curious case of the upskirter who got caught allegedly filming a “man in a dress”. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful Christmas gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com! And here are the full answers from Terence and Haresh to the question: "Who made 2022 great for You?" Taiwan’s rich eyeing move to Singapore Taiwan’s rich eye a Singapore ‘insurance policy’ amid fears of China attack | SCMP Is China On The Brink Of Revolution? | Ep. 1618 | Ben Shapiro YouTube Man caught filming upskirt videos of another man Man, 43, gets caught filming upskirt videos at MBS, victim turns out to be a man in a dress | Mothership.sg Find Andie here! Instagram Facebook Twitter One Shiok Thing Good Will Hunting | Netflix Vampire Survivors - Console Launch Trailer | YouTube

In this special episode on the week of Haresh’s wedding, comedian Rishi Budhrani steps in to guest host! We talk about life after hosting NDP, his Esquire cover, and why he recently suffered from bleeding nipples. Regarding this episode’s topics, we discuss the recent research report that revealed uni grads’ median pay to be twice that of ITE grads; what does that say about Singapore society? Rishi also shares his thoughts about a mother who forbids her child from eating birthday cake in nursery school. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Uni grads’ pay double that of ITE University grads’ median pay is $4.2k, double the $2k of those with ITE, secondary education: Study | ST Mother bans child from eating birthday cake in school 'You sound like such a fun mum': Netizens riled up over mum who forbids child from eating birthday cakes in preschool | asiaone Find Rishi here! Instagram TikTok Esquire cover feature One Shiok Thing Downstairs S3 | MeWatch Kanye West draws fresh denunciation for Hitler praise in Alex Jones interview | Washington Post

In parliament, DPM Lawrence Wong revealed that Temasek will launch an internal review into its FTX investment, and also characterised the loss as “disappointing”. Was that statement enough to ease the public pressure on the state investment firm? Elsewhere, Will Smith appeared on Trevor Noah’s Daily Show program to promote his new movie, and also addressed his Oscars slap incident. Why is online opinion divided about this interview? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Just Try Only, our new weekly newsletter Our Sponsor! Check out the Total Defence Podcast, particularly the episode with Ix Shen, who has a first-hand POV of the conflict in Ukraine. To listen, download the Camokakis app via this link! Temasek to review “disappointing” FTX investment Temasek’s FTX write-off will not affect contribution to Singapore’s reserves: Lawrence Wong Singapore's Temasek holds internal review of $275 million FTX-related loss Temasek suffered ‘reputational damage’ over FTX losses, conducting internal review: Singapore DPM Lawrence Wong Temasek’s loss on FTX an ‘egg on face’, but it is unfazed by ‘twiddles of market’: Singapore’s Ho Ching From the NY Times to WaPo, the media is fawning over Bankman-Fried Did Sam Bankman-Fried's Millions Buy the Media's Loyalty? Will Smith polarises opinion Will Smith’s appearance on Trevor Noah’s Daily Show draws varied reactions from Hollywood Will Smith: Have Emancipation reviews been influenced by the slap? Will Smith - “Emancipation” | The Daily Show One Shiok Comment Comment by athoughtfulname Comment by ctoh69 One Shiok Thing Japan 2-1 Spain | Match Highlights Pepsi, Where's My Jet? | Official Trailer | Netflix

At this week’s parliamentary debate on the repeal of Section 377A, the Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh lifted the party whip to allow Workers' Party MPs to vote freely on their conscience regarding the touchy subject. Reception to this action of his was mixed, with some calling it weak leadership, while others saying this is what democracy looks like. Who’s right? Elsewhere, Balenciaga has apologized for a series of bizarre campaign ads that featured images of children alongside “bondage bears”, court documents about a case involving child pornography, and a coffee table book with disturbing images of bloodied toddlers. Now they’re even suing the creative agency behind one of those ads. What’s going on in the house of Balenciaga? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory Get 25% off at Folklory.com by using promo code: “HOHOHO25” Expires at midnight on 3 Dec, 2022 Find out more at Folklory.com or listen to real-life examples on Folklory Stories Pritam Singh lifts party whip on 377A Day 2 of Section 377A debate: Which MPs support the repeal, and what they say As it happened: Singapore passes legislation to repeal Section 377A, amend Constitution to protect marriage definition As it happened: Debate to repeal Section 377A, amend Singapore's Constitution to protect definition of marriage adjourned Pritam Singh: WP to lift party whip for debate & vote on 377A repeal Timeline: Repealing Section 377A and amending the Constitution to protect the definition of marriage Balenciaga’s bondage bears scandal What to Know About the Balenciaga Ad Scandal Balenciaga suing production company for $25 million over controversial campaign Kim Kardashian ‘Re-Evaluating’ Balenciaga Deal After Bondage Ad Crisis | BoF [2019] How Balenciaga Became the Art World’s Favorite Brand | GQ One Shiok Comment Comment from IG User about how they listen to YLB with their partners :) (no link) Comment from sometimesincorrect One Shiok Thing 13 Life-Learnings from 13 Years of Brain Pickings – The Marginalian Drum Tower podcast

Chinese citizens are taking to the streets in major cities across the country, in an unprecedented protest against the government’s Covid-zero policy and prolonged lockdowns. We discuss the significance of these protests, and what might happen next. Closer to home, Minister Shanmugam deadlifted a new personal best of 125kg at a community fitness event. Was this just a soft flex, or will it really inspire more people towards hitting their fitness goals? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful Christmas gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com! And here are the full answers from Terence and Haresh to the question: "Who made 2022 great for You?" Covid protests spread across China Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China COVID-19 protests China Protests: Xi Jinping Considers Next Move as Covid Zero Anger Mounts China’s COVID protestors, censors play cat-and-mouse game online Clashes in Shanghai as COVID protests flare across China Shanmugam deadlifts 125kg at event Shanmugam deadlifts at fitness event in Chong Pang, achieves new personal best of 125kg One Shiok Comment Exchange between junglejimbo88 and Tristen Comment by u/edu-is One Shiok Thing Hervé Renard’s PASSIONATE Speech At Half-Time Changed The Course Of Saudi Arabia vs. Argentina Fooled Them All: Kanye West Hit Em With That "Gotcha"

An OCBC report revealed that young Singaporeans want to retire “in style”, which translates to $6K in expenses a month. We dissect the results and other surprising statistics about Singaporeans’ relationship with money. Elsewhere, Haidilao got flak after offering a performance-based discount based on one’s PSLE 2022 results. Was it really wrong of them to offer this incentive to families celebrating their child’s results? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful Christmas gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com! And here are the full answers from Terence and Haresh to the question: "Who made 2022 great for You?" Singaporeans want $6K a month to retire “in style” Younger Singaporeans expect to retire earlier and ‘in style’ with S$6,000 monthly expenses, but worry they can’t afford it: OCBC report OCBC Financial Wellness Index - Singapore Financial Wellbeing Highlights OCBC Financial Wellness Index 2022 - Report Doc Haidilao offers performance-based discount for PSLE students Haidilao gives PSLE students S$30 off at City Square outlet, scraps grade-based discounts One Shiok Comment Comment by Majestic-Economist-6 Post on TikTok about GST hike One Shiok Thing #trending: ‘Metro guy’ at World Cup in Qatar becomes internet sensation who is ‘more famous than Messi’ My Favorite New $699 Toy: Hands On With the Elite Optimus Prime | PCMag

After the latest General Election, Malaysia is facing a hung parliament for the first time ever, with two rival factions tussling for power. The king has been tasked with the tough decision of selecting the new PM. We go through the sequence of events that led us to this situation, and try to break it down for the average Singaporean to understand. Closer to home, we might have an extra 1.5 hours of quiet time in our neighbourhoods, if the recommendations of the Community Advisory Panel on Neighbourhood Noise are adopted. Do we need more quiet time in Singapore? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful Christmas gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com! And here are the full answers from Terence and Haresh to the question: "Who made 2022 great for You?" Malaysia king to decide on next PM Malaysia king to choose prime minister in post-election crisis Malaysia’s Election: More Turmoil Ahead? Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet? Singapore might soon have an extra 1.5 hours Extending quiet time by 1½ hours among recommendations to tackle neighbourhood noise in Singapore One Shiok Comment Comment by iamKhairulisa Comment by thecleantone One Shiok Thing What Qatar Doesn't Want the World to See | WORLD CUP 2022 | Johnny Harris Avatar: The Way of Water | New Trailer

It’s a special episode today, where Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Trade & Industry, dropped by the YLB studio for a frank conversation that went deep. He opened up about his struggles with his A-level exams, why he left his private sector career behind to enter politics, and the secret MP’s book club… Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Find Alvin Tan here! LinkedIn Instagram Facebook One Shiok Thing Unnecessary Inventions The Wildest Start To An NBA Season I've Ever Seen | Jxmyhighroller The FULL Cristiano Ronaldo Interview With Piers Morgan | Parts 1 and 2 | Piers Morgan Uncensored

Ex-employees of Twitter Singapore have come forward with accounts of how the layoffs at their office were handled, and it’s not a good look for the social media giant. How did the process compare to other recent Big Tech layoffs? Elsewhere, buskers are lamenting the restrictions on performing at Orchard Road, which were implemented to control crowds during the holiday season. We debate the merits of such restrictions, especially after what the world witnessed in Itaewon. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Our Sponsor! And this episode is brought to you by the Total Defence Sandbox, organised by Nexus, MINDEF! It's perfect for any and all ideas, and you can get funding and partnerships with organisations to make them happen! So go ahead and submit your ideas by 30 Nov at: http://go.gov.sg/totaldefence22! Twitter Singapore layoffs 'Zero empathy', 'total upheaval': Inside Twitter's layoffs in Singapore | CNA Dr. Elon & Mr. Musk: Life Inside Tesla’s Production Hell | WIRED Musk tells Twitter staff: Bankruptcy isn’t out of the question | CNA Orchard Road buskers not allowed to perform during holiday season Buskers riled by year-end restrictions on performing at Orchard Road due to crowd control | CNA One Shiok Comment The Mockingbird (@mkbdnews) • Instagram photos and videos Comment by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing 19 McDonald's S'pore outlets to screen all 64 FIFA World Cup 2022 matches | mothership Stone Cold Steve Austin Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

A British expat recently took to social media to blast his condo security guards as “racist” for their differential treatment of his migrant worker colleagues who were invited to his place for a party. He even added that Singapore needs to “grow up”. We examine if there is merit to his complaints. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, in which he criticised Manchester United’s coaches, ex-players, senior management, and even the club facilities. What led to such an uncharacteristic outburst from one of the GOATs of football? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Still hunting for a Christmas gift? Nothing beats hearing the voice of a loved one. Capture memories of a lifetime this Christmas with a personal podcast by Folklory. Get yours at Folklory.com! And if you want to listen to real-life examples of podcasts we've created, check out our podcast called Folklory Stories! Expat blasts ‘racist’ condo security guards 'Singapore, you need to grow up': Expat claims 'racist' security guards stopped friends from entering condo | asiaone Man surprised after his wallet with S$460 cash was returned in S’pore, wishes to treat finder to beer | mothership [We had the link to the follow up TikTok video from the British expat, but it's been removed] Ronaldo drops bombshell interview Is Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United? Piers Morgan interview fallout and what happens next | sportingnews Cristiano Ronaldo has destroyed his Manchester United legacy with Piers Morgan interview | Manchester Evening News MAN UTD FAN VIEW: Cristiano Ronaldo has stabbed Erik ten Hag in the back AND front | Daily Mail One Shiok Comment Post by junglejimbo88 Post by QuestionGrouchy1348 One Shiok Thing Rowan Atkinson visual comedy The Playlist | Official Trailer | Netflix

The crypto ecosystem experienced another massive shakeup this week when one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, FTX, unexpectedly went bankrupt. We discuss how Singapore is linked to FTX’s collapse, and what lessons can be learnt from this debacle. Elsewhere, as Qatar gets ready to welcome World Cup 2022, its appointed football ambassadors have not been doing the host nation’s image any good with their media appearances. Why is there such angst about Qatar’s hosting of the competition? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Folklory, our startup that turns your family memories into personal podcasts The collapse of FTX ‘It’s all gone’: FTX bankruptcy has retail traders bracing for losses | CNA The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried | BBC News Crypto exchanges race to soothe clients’ nerves after FTX collapse | Financial Times Crypto exchange FTX crash: What investors, including Temasek Holdings, are saying | TODAY Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda’s Balance Sheet | CoinDesk FTX users may be cashing of bankrupt crypto exchange through a Bahamas loophole | CNBC FTX Bankrupt. SBF out as CEO. What now? | The Milk Road Qatar World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality 'damage in the mind' Qatar World Cup ambassador's interview halted after calling homosexuality 'damage in the mind' | mothership FIFA urges World Cup teams to focus on football over politics | Euronews One Shiok Comment Comment by internetlurker96 Post by MamaJumba One Shiok Thing How badminton champ Loh Kean Yew unleashes his winning smash | The Straits Times Paulo Costa on Twitter

This past week, a new law that will require social media sites to block harmful content 'within hours' was passed by Parliament. Furthermore, if the platforms do not comply, the IMDA can get Internet service providers to block access to the content. We discuss why these sweeping changes are, unfortunately, necessary. Elsewhere, the 3 female hosts of a local podcast were slammed for allegedly justifying cheating on one’s partner. Were their comments really that out of line? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Folklory, our startup that turns your family memories into personal podcasts New SG law to block harmful content on social media Online Safety Bill passed in Parliament to protect S'poreans, especially the young, from harmful content online | Mothership.sg Singapore passes law requiring social media sites to block harmful content 'within hours' | CNA Singapore’s proposed online safety laws look like more censorship in disguise | restofworld.org Elon Musk’s free speech Twitter mission enters orbit of Asia’s cyber laws, from India to Singapore | SCMP Our structure | eSafety Commissioner Podcasters slammed for justifying cheating 'This clip is making my blood boil': Netizens flag local podcast for saying cheating is sometimes justifiable | asiaone One Shiok Comment Comment by bookandcookdeveloper YouTube comments on our Itaewon clip One Shiok Thing Huun‐Huur‐Tu - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) asksingapore subreddit

Last week, IPS released the results of a survey of 1,002 food delivery workers that highlighted the vulnerabilities of delivery work; low pay, long working hours and lack of medical benefits were just a few of the issues that came forth in the paper. We dissect the findings and discuss what can be done to better support platform workers. In the wake of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, the company’s co-founder and ex-CEO Jack Dorsey has publicly shouldered responsibility for the mass layoffs that are now taking place. Why is he doing so? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Folklory, our startup that turns your family memories into personal podcasts Survey exposes downsides of food delivery Fewer than 4 in 100 food delivery riders earn more than S$5,000 monthly: Study | CNA Modest pay, long hours: IPS survey highlights vulnerability of food delivery workers in S’pore | The Straits Times Almost 4% of Food Delivery Riders in S’pore Earn Over $5,000 Monthly | Goody Feed The Research Paper by IPS Facebook Post by IPS with the link to the research paper First Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Platform Workers A third of food delivery riders have been in accidents that needed medical attention: IPS study | CNA YouTube Twitter ex-CEO Jack Dorsey apologises Jack Dorsey apologizes for Twitter growth after Elon Musk bought company | The Washington Post Twitter S’pore office staff laid off, ex-staff worldwide tweet farewell | Mothership.sg One Shiok Comment YLB TikTok post about paying for Twitter verification Comment by internetlurker96 One Shiok Thing The Business of Drugs | Official Trailer | Netflix THE GREATEST BRIEF EVER FILED - The Onion's Legal Parody

In the past week, the tech world has been shaken by Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter and his first actions as CEO. We go through the sequence of events leading up to this momentous week, and speculate on what’s to come for the social media giant. Elsewhere, IKEA sent a cease and desist letter to the person behind the horror survival game “The Store Is Closed”, triggering an outpouring of support for the indie game developer. Why the strong reaction? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Elon Musk takes over Twitter Elon Musk’s Takeover of Twitter: Everything You Need to Know | Yahoo Elon Musk lays out his ideas for Twitter's new verification system | CNBC Elon Musk dissolves Twitter's board of directors | BBC 151-page public report with Elon Musk's text Elon Musk announces $11 monthly charge for verified Twitter accounts | Straits Times Stephen King on Twitter: "$20 a month to keep my blue check? Fuck that Hard Fork podcast by NYT - Emergency Pod: Elon Musk Owns Twitter IKEA threatens to sue horror game developer IKEA Asks Horror Game To Change So Folks Stop IKEA Comparisons | Kotaku The Store is Closed: Infinite Furniture Store Survival Game | Kickstarter One Shiok Comment All those IG stories that share our podcast - keep 'em coming! Reddit post by Resident-District-14 One Shiok Thing Emotionless Singaporean: A fun day at a Kopitiam | YouTube The Local Project on YouTube

This past weekend, over 150 partygoers perished during a crowd crush that happened during Halloween festivities in the Seoul clubbing district, Itaewon. We discuss whether the authorities should be culpable when an unfortunate freak incident like this happens. Closer to home, thousands of people in Singapore got to see the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex up close before it heads for auction in Hong Kong. However, the auction of this giant fossil has been criticised in scientific circles; is this criticism justified? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Halloween tragedy at Itaewon South Korea mourns, wants answers after Halloween crush kills 153 people | CNA 'There were bodies everywhere': US soldiers survive South Korea Halloween stampede | CNA We’re just trying to stay alive: Singaporean caught in Itaewon crowd crush | ST Reddit comment explaining "crowd crush" vs "crowd collapse" What is a crowd crush or surge and how did it happen in Seoul | The Washington Post T-Rex in Singapore before “harmful” auction T-rex in Singapore as experts decry 'harmful' auctions | Yahoo T-rex skeleton in Singapore is a first for Asia but experts have got a bone to pick about ‘harmful’ auctions | SCMP Leonardo DiCaprio Is Making Collecting Dinosaur Bones a Hot Trend for Rich People | W Magazine Inside the Battle Over Dinosaur Fossil Hunting | WSJ One Shiok Comment Comment by Majestic-Economist-6 Comment by iced_milo One Shiok Thing @hayama.mensfashion IG account Regrets of the Dying – Bronnie Ware

A recent study by women-first dating app Bumble revealed that 3 in 5 Singaporean singles have ghosted or been ghosted in their dating history. The differences between Millennials and Gen Y respondents in attitudes towards ghosting also surprised us, and we examine why. Elsewhere, “Milkshake” singer Kelis recently shared a video of her braids being fondled by 2 women in a Singapore coffee shop, which led to some angry reactions online and international news coverage. Why is this such a big deal? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Our Sponsor! And this episode is brought to you by the Total Defence Sandbox, organised by Nexus, MINDEF! It's perfect for any and all ideas, and you can get funding and partnerships with organisations to make them happen! So go ahead and submit your ideas by 30 Nov at: http://go.gov.sg/totaldefence22! Singaporeans ghosting while dating 56% of S'poreans have ghosted others due to 'lack of connection': Dating app survey | Mothership.sg Ghosting is a worrying social media trend | Yahoo "Milkshake" singer Kelis gets her hair fondled US singer Kelis posts video of women in S'pore caressing her hair | ST ‘Milkshake’ singer Kelis posts video of strangers in Singapore touching her hair without consent | SCMP One Shiok Comment Comment by old_man_twix Comment by rasadave One Shiok Thing The Technium: 103 Bits of Advice I Wish I Had Known Becoming Singapore Airlines cabin crew: A training journey