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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

Coinciding with Deepavali festivities around the world, Rishi Sunak won the race to lead the Conservative Party, and therefore to become the UK’s first ever British Asian PM. How are Indians around the world feeling about this watershed moment in international politics? Closer to home, the Ministry of Home Affairs have officially invited UK billionaire Sir Richard Branson to Singapore to debate the country’s drug policy and death penalty with Minister K. Shanmugam. What led to this strange situation? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Rishi Sunak becomes UK PM Indians delight in Rishi Sunak's rise to UK PM on Deepavali | CNA Rishi Sunak to be UK's new PM, youngest leader in more than 200 years | CNA Akshata Murty: Rishi Sunak’s wife is a software heiress who’s richer than royalty | CNN Mr. Sunak, the Multimillionaire, Goes to Downing Street | NYT Richard Branson invited to debate with Shanmugam Singapore invites Virgin Atlantic’s Richard Branson to death penalty debate with minister K Shanmugam | SCMP Richard Branson invited to debate with Shanmugam on Singapore’s anti-drugs policy, death penalty | CNA Ministry of Home Affairs' Response to Sir Richard Branson's Blog Post on 10 October 2022 | MHA One Shiok Comment Post by iced_milo Reddit survey results on how we pronounce "2007" One Shiok Thing AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》 | Trailer Saudi Arabia Breaks Ground on Massive Sci-Fi Megacity | Gizmodo

The Ministry of Home Affairs recently released 3 full studies on the death penalty, one of which found that 73% of Singapore residents believed that some form of death penalty was an appropriate punishment for drug trafficking. What can we make of these studies, and why are they being released now? Elsewhere, a Cambodian delegation wants to examine the Asian Civilisations Museum’s Cambodian collection to look for lost national artefacts. Does the ACM have a moral obligation to return any artefacts, especially those acquired legally from third parties? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Studies shows SG residents’ support for death penalty Findings from Recent Studies on the Death Penalty in Singapore | MHA Most residents in regional cities believe Singapore's death penalty deters drug traffickers: MHA survey | CNA MHA releases, for the first time, full studies showing support for death penalty to deter drug trafficking | Today According to MHA, Singaporeans approve of the death penalty and so do others in the region | Coconuts Asian Civilizations Museum’s Cambodian antiquities under scrutiny Cambodia’s missing artefacts: Team to call on Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore | CNA Allegedly stolen Nepalese artefact acquired through established procedures: ACM | ST One Shiok Comment Comment by OriginalGoat1 Post by bigslothboi One Shiok Thing Harrison Ford Premieres 'Indiana Jones 5' Trailer: 'A Movie That Will Kick Your Ass' | huffpost Read the Most Amazing Letter from Steve Albini to Nirvana | Vice

In his speech at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pointed out that the Singapore economy places too much emphasis on cognitive abilities – “head” work – and does not equally value those engaging in more technical “hands-on” work, or service and care roles, which he christened “heart” work. We discuss why this admission is important. Elsewhere, the IMDA has banned the local film #LookAtMe by Ken Kwek, and we talk about why that might be the best thing to happen to the film. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Lawrence Wong highlights “hands-on” and “heart” work Singapore will ‘redouble’ efforts to develop, support local workers: Lawrence Wong | CNA Singapore’s economy does not sufficiently value those doing ‘hands-on and heart work’: DPM Wong | ST Speech By DPM Lawrence Wong at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum | Ministry of Finance IMDA bans local film #LookAtMe Local film #LookAtMe barred from screening in Singapore over potential to cause social division | CNA Look At Me - Film Trailer One Shiok Comment Comment by OriginalGoat1 Reddit poll about "2007" One Shiok Thing Alex Hormozi - YouTube Easy-Bake Battle: The Home Cooking Competition | Official Trailer | Netflix

The long-running missing person case of Felicia Teo that started in 2007 has finally reached a resolution; one of the men, initially accused of her murder, has instead been sentenced to jail for several other charges, including unlawfully depositing Ms Teo's corpse in a public place. We talk through the gruesome details of this heartbreaking case, and public opinion about the verdict. Elsewhere, some people who got tickets to a show at the Esplanade Theatres were shocked when they arrived at the venue and were informed that there was no such performance. The tickets were even being sold on Carousell, so how could the show not exist? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Man jailed in Felicia Teo case Felicia Teo's death: Man who dumped her corpse jailed for 26 months but expected to be released soon | ST Felicia Teo case: Jail for man who dumped and burned body, lied to police to cover up drug offences | CNA Felicia Teo’s death: Judge explains why he gave murder suspect a discharge not amounting to acquittal | Today Punggol Track 24, where Felicia Teo's body buried in 2007, secluded back then | Mothership.sg She Died After Taking MDMA. Her Friends Burned Her Body to Escape Drug Charges. | VICE Fake Esplanade concert tickets on Carousell Holders of 'tickets' listed on Carousell turn up at Esplanade, find out show doesn't exist | tnp One Shiok Comment YouTube Short on Singapore Girl One Shiok Thing The Rest Is Politics Podcast Casey Neistat on YouTube

Vogue Singapore, a fashion magazine, was slapped with a stern warning for breaching local content guidelines, and has had its permit shortened from one year to 6 months. Is this move by the authorities justified? Elsewhere, Singaporean OnlyFans creator Titus Low has been fined S$3,000 for sharing obscene photos and videos on the site, and also sentenced to 3 weeks prison for breaching police orders. What does this verdict mean for other OnlyFans creators? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Vogue magazine gets warning for breaching content guidelines MCI shortens permit for Vogue Singapore, issues warning for breaching content guidelines Vogue S'pore magazine breaches content guidelines on 4 occasions in 2 years for nudity & content that promoted non-traditional families OnlyFans creator Titus Low sentenced to jail OnlyFans creator Titus Low gets 3 weeks' jail, fine for breaching police order and posting obscene content Singapore jails OnlyFans creator in first such conviction - BBC News Titus Low apologises for acting intimate with M'sian model Siew Pui Yi in TikTok video OnlyFans creator Titus Low handed two new charges of transmitting obscene material, breaching police order One Shiok Comment Comment by homegirlflyer One Shiok Thing Lost in Space | Official Trailer DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | Official Trailer (Trailer 1) | Netflix

Aaaaand we're back! In a reversal of a long-criticised policy, Singapore Airlines’ flight attendants will no longer be forced to quit after giving birth. We discuss how this archaic rule has lasted till 2022, and how it will affect SIA’s hiring policies going forward. Elsewhere, the National Population and Talent Division released the results of a survey which found that 50% of single Singapore residents were not currently dating, and that within this group, 38% had never dated before. Do Singaporeans have trouble finding love? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Singapore Airlines stops forcing pregnant flight attendants to quit SIA to retain cabin crew after they give birth, in change to longstanding practice | ST Singapore Airlines will no longer sack cabin crew who become pregnant | SCMP AWARE questions SIA practice (from 2010) Half of Singaporean singles not dating 50% of 2,848 S'porean singles surveyed not dating, 38% of these never dated before: Govt survey | Mothership One Shiok Comment Comments on Reddit One Shiok Thing Hailey Knox on IG Neil Gaiman Explains Why The Sandman Season 2 Renewal Is Taking So Long | Screen Rant

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 96. While tributes and condolences from world leaders pour in, we discuss why there’ve been some negative responses as well. Closer to home, the Singapore Armed Forces announced that NSmen can now buy selected SAF products online from their new store on e-commerce platform Lazada. How will shops at the Beach Road Army Market be affected by this news? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Queen Elizabeth II dies PM Lee: Queen Elizabeth left significant mark on S'pore & our close relations with UK King Charles III, the new monarch Tory leadership: How Liz Truss was chosen as PM Grief for the Queen Mixes With Criticism of the Monarchy Twitter Takes Down Tweet by Professor Wishing Queen Elizabeth an ‘Excruciating’ Death Piers Morgan blasts 'vile disgusting' criticism of Queen's empire amid emotional tribute Netflix’s The Crown set to suspend production, events cancelled after Queen Elizabeth’s death SAF sets up Lazada store Selected SAF products now available online on Lazada Beach Road Army Market sellers worry new Lazada SAF store could put them out of business One Shiok Comment Comment by derekfcw Post by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing Vaccinated Attitude - An example of Marc Rebillet's brilliance Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul | Official Trailer | Netflix

Shopee is in the news for pulling job offers for positions at its Singapore HQ, including one for a Chinese engineer who had already relocated here with his family to take up a new role. Was there any way they could have handled this better? Also, homegrown bakery franchise Prima Deli was recently called out by an irate customer for using a slice of processed cheese on its cake for a birthday greeting. Was his outrage justified? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Shopee draws flak for pulling job offers Shopee revokes multiple job offers in Singapore Chinese engineer flies to Singapore for job at e-commerce giant Shopee but offer is cancelled when he lands at Changi Airport Sea cuts some Garena unit jobs, shuts projects: Sources Singapore’s Sea (SE) Tumbles 14% After Wider Than Expected Loss Prima Deli leaves customer cheesed off Prima Deli puts 'ridiculous' slice of cheese on cake for birthday greeting, loyal customer disappointed One Shiok Comment Comment by u/Mofsterboi Comments on YLB TikTok about Joseph Schooling One Shiok Thing Bang Photo - Matthias Yong - Baremetal Co The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Official Trailer | Prime Video

In a shocking announcement, Singapore’s sporting icon Joseph Schooling confessed to consuming cannabis while overseas training for the SEA Games. We discuss if there's a way back for our Olympic golden boy. In another post-NDR interview, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing suggested that school alumni can help ease teachers’ workload by offering help with career talks and mental health resources; is this really a wise idea? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Joseph Schooling confesses to taking drugs Singapore swimmer Joseph Schooling confesses to consuming cannabis overseas: MINDEF Public opinion on Schooling's cannabis confession split, some sympathetic while others call for fair treatment SportSG to ‘thoroughly review circumstances’ of drug use involving national swimmers Joseph Schooling, Amanda Lim Sponsor Hugo Boss stands by Joseph Schooling as experts say it's not end of the line for his brand Chan Chun Sing asks school alumni to help ease teachers’ workload School alumni can help ease the workload of teachers, says Chan Chun Sing One Shiok Comment Comment by internetlurker96 Comment by athoughtfulname One Shiok Thing Why You're Not “Middle Class” | Second Thought YouTube Mobsterchronicles on TikTok (@mobsterchronicles)

In a wide-ranging interview with The Straits Times, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan detailed the global challenges that Singapore will be facing in the near future. We discuss why the interview was important, and why it’s also making us worried. Also, several SQ passengers were blasted on social media for standing to get their bags while their plane was still taxiing. Yes, what they did was wrong, but was the outrage justified? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Minister Vivian Balakrishnan talks global politics S'poreans must 'jealously safeguard S'pore's sovereignty & independence': Vivian Balakrishnan External parties trying to influence Singapore, people here should guard themselves: Vivian Balakrishnan ST Full Interview with Vivian Balakrishnan SQ passengers shamed for rushing for bags 'Please take a seat': SIA passengers rush to retrieve luggage while plane was still taxiing One Shiok Comment Comment by butthenhor TikTok post from YLB One Shiok Thing I Survived On $0.01 For 30 Days - Ryan Trahan Are Gen Zs F*%king Up The Workplace?

The COVID-19 multi-ministry task force announced that from 29th August, people in Singapore will no longer be required to wear a mask except on public transport and in healthcare facilities. Is Singapore really ready to go mask-free? Elsewhere, a St Andrew’s Secondary School student was caught on video threatening his teacher with very abusive language. The news has since gone viral internationally, but was there any other way the teacher could have reacted to the student? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Singapore to go mask-free indoors Covid-19: Mask-wearing in Singapore only required on public transport from Aug 29; optional in taxis, private-hire cars and school buses Singapore must prepare for year-end Covid-19 wave possibly caused by variant of concern Vaccination-differentiated rules remain for F&B outlets, large events, nightlife venues even as mask-wearing becomes optional St Andrew’s student threatens teacher St Andrew's Secondary School student disciplined after threatening to 'end' staff member's life One Shiok Comment Comment by Majestic-Economist-6 Comment by Pseudein One Shiok Thing How did being happy become a matter of relentless competitive work? Mark Zuckerberg on The Joe Rogan Experience

After the bombshell announcement at NDR 2022 that Section 377A will be repealed, Ministers K Shanmugam, Lawrence Wong and Edwin Tong all sat down for interviews with mainstream media outlets to clear up the confusion about the process. What interesting nuggets did we glean from watching both interviews? Also, a researcher found that TikTok's in-app browser can monitor users’ keystrokes, including their credit card numbers and passwords. But if TikTok is just an innocent way for most people to while away their free time, why should we be concerned? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Link to YLB319 - A mother on how she dealt with her 6-year-old daughter’s cancer Ministers clarify misconceptions about 377A repeal Section 377A: Court of Appeal said law on sex between men could be unconstitutional, says Shanmugam National Day Rally 2022: No change to marriage definition 'under my watch' as next PM if PAP wins next GE: DPM Lawrence Wong 'First step on a long road towards full equality': Relief from LGBTQ groups over intention to repeal Section 377A Focus on the Family surveys parents on Section 377A repeal MUIS issues religious advice to Singapore Muslim community following news of 377A repeal The statement by MUIS Singapore TikTok’s ability to monitor users’ keystrokes exposed TikTok's In-App Browser Can Monitor Your Keystrokes, Researcher Says - CNET The report by Felix Krause One Shiok Comment Comment by derekfcw Comment by SgRedSha One Shiok Thing Derek Sivers: How to start a movement The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale (Pantheon Graphic Library)

At the National Day Rally 2022, PM Lee Hsien Loong announced that Section 377A will finally be repealed, which ends the criminalisation of gay sex. At the same time, he also announced that the traditional definition of marriage as between a man and a woman would be enshrined in the Constitution, so is it truly a step forward? Elsewhere, Finland’s PM faced backlash after videos of her partying with celebrities and influencers were leaked, leading to her even having to take a drug test to silence the critics. Should heads of state be allowed to party and post the videos online? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Singapore repeals Section 377A National Day Rally 2022: Singapore to repeal Section 377A, amend Constitution to protect marriage definition from legal challenges National Day Rally 2022: NDR 2022: Repeal of 377A a relief but protection of marriage definition is 'disappointing', say LGBTQ groups NDR 2022: Churches say Section 377A repeal very regrettable From reduced mask requirements to the repeal of 377A: 7 key takeaways from NDR 2022 - CNA PMO | National Day Rally 2022 Finland PM faces backlash for party videos Finland's prime minister takes drug test after party video causes stir | Reuters Women in Finland post party videos to back PM Sanna Marin One Shiok Comment Comments on the YLB IG post of a pic from Mar 2018 Post by MISSYhelpla One Shiok Thing Man United's new signing, Casemiro: Everything you need to know 41 Roger Federer Shots That Defied Science 🧬

We had the privilege of speaking to Lavaniyah Ganapathy, an inspiring mother whose ​​daughter was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at the age of 6 last year. Since the diagnosis, Lavaniyah has started a blog to share her experience and to educate other families about facing childhood cancer head-on. She tells us how she stays positive even through the most emotional moments of the journey, and why she believes that sharing her story is important. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Find Lavaniyah here! Lavaniyah's blog | Mahiyaa Bala - The HOPE for Ph+ve B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Warriors One Shiok Thing Prey | Official Trailer | Hulu My First Million Podcast Our Sponsor - FWD Singapore This podcast episode is brought to you by FWD Singapore, who are offering their Critical Illness Plus insurance It is a comprehensive critical illness plan that covers early stages of cancer, heart attack and stroke plus 37 late-stage critical illnesses outlined in the framework by the Life Insurance Association of Singapore (LIA), with a range of other product features such as coverage of future unknown illnesses. 100% lump sum cash payout allows the flexibility to use the payout for treatment support or other financial commitments. Their exclusive offer for YLB listeners - use promo code "YLBCI30" to get 30% off first year premium for FWD Critical Illness Plus insurance. Promo available til 29 Aug 2022. Get all the info you need at www.FWD.com.sg Check them out and also get a no-obligation quote as you toggle around to find a plan that suits your profile. All you need to do is key in your gender, smoking or non-smoking status, age, intended sum insured and term of policy and you’ll see your quote immediately. YLB is not permitted to give advice or provide recommendations on this FWD life insurance product or arrange any contract of insurance for this FWD insurance product, other than to share this product to you; this session is sponsored by FWD Singapore Pte Ltd. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions in www.FWD.com.sg. Protected up to specified limits by SDIC. This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Terms and conditions apply for the promotion mentioned.

In a recent CNA podcast, Singapore's ambassador-at-large Tommy Koh called Singapore a "very snobbish and hierarchical society". We break down his comments and why it needs to be taken in context. Elsewhere, Naomi Neo faced an intense backlash over a prank she played on her son that she subsequently posted as a TikTok video. Is the outrage warranted? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Did Tommy Koh really say SG is snobbish? Tommy Koh: S'pore is snobbish & 'look down on those who are poor' Singapore's Next PM Lawrence Wong Signals Wealthy May Face More Taxes Naomi Neo backlash over prank video Naomi Neo responds to backlash after scaring son in TikTok ghost prank video One Shiok Comment Comment by junglejimbo88 Post by honey_cornflakes One Shiok Thing Rick and Morty | Season 6 Official Trailer Land of the Giants - Vox

The Singapore police announced that licences for club and bar operators in Orchard Towers will not be renewed beyond May 2023 due to concerns about law and order. What does this mean for the Orchard Road nightlife scene? Also, at NDP, the image of an audience member crying during the singing of the national anthem went viral, sparking discussions online about how appropriate a reaction it is. Is it OK for a grown man to wear his heart on his sleeve in 2022? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Orchard Towers nightlife outlets to be shut Orchard Towers nightclubs' entertainment licences will not be renewed over 'law and order' concern A long history of sex & violence at Orchard Towers: From Nyonya food contest to double murder Man charged, seven women nabbed over vice-related activities at Orchard Towers Possible Orchard Towers sale, easing pandemic curbs could be catalysts for Hiap Hoe NDP crying man sparks discussion 'It really hit home': Man caught on camera crying during National Anthem at NDP 2022 American CEO lambasted for posting crying selfie on LinkedIn after laying off employees 'You can feel the moment': Cameraman says he is lucky to have captured iconic image of NDP 2022 One Shiok Comment Post by SgRedSha Post by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing The Dark Side of Rich Kids Volunteering Abroad | Informer Indian Matchmaking: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix

It’s been a long time coming, but we finally managed to get writer/commentator and now Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh onto YLB to tell us about his exciting new media outfit, Jom, and about his explosive e-book about the Lee family Oxley Road saga, THE BATTLE OVER LEE KUAN YEW’S LAST WILL. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Find Sudhir here! Sudhir's personal blog, MUSINGS FROM SINGAPORE Jom.media PDF download link: THE BATTLE OVER LEE KUAN YEW’S LAST WILL One Shiok Thing The Intentional Father Scientists Use Dead Spiders as Claw Machines | Smithsonian Magazine Russian Court Sentences Griner to 9 Years, Raising Pressure on Biden | NYT

Get your own Folklory at www.Folklory.com! On Monday, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong detailed the rationale behind terminating the public-private partnership with Sports Hub Pte Ltd, and taking over the management of Singapore Sports Hub. We discuss what’s ahead for the sporting facility. Also, a road cyclist who got thrown off his bicycle when his front wheel got stuck in a drain cover is suing PUB for negligence. We break down the chances of success in his lawsuit. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Government takes back Sports Hub Cost of S$2.3 billion to take over Sports Hub comparable to government payments under partnership | CNA Sports Hub takeover: Govt pledges to hold more affordable community events, school games | TODAY Quality, volume of Singapore Sports Hub's events calendar, programming fell short of expectations: Edwin Tong | CNA Govt to set up holding company to manage Kallang Alive precinct, Sports Hub | The Straits Times Cyclist sues PUB after fall Cyclist who fell off bicycle when wheel got stuck in drain cover now suing PUB | Mothership.sg One Shiok Comment Post by fieryballss Comment by kuang89 One Shiok Thing Asia's Tinder Swindlers: Exposing Love Scam Rings In Cambodia | Talking Point | Full Episode JRE #1840 - Marc Andreessen

And after our short COVID holiday, we are back! And so is Will Smith, who got us to “take a minute, just sit right there” to watch his apology video on his YouTube channel, 4 months after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. We discuss the backlash to his video, and what he really needs to do to get out of this PR nightmare. Closer to home, people got angsty when a seafood stall in a Bishan kopitiam announced that it will start charging GST and service charge come 1st August. Is this the start of more price hikes coming to our beloved kopitiams? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Will Smith posts apology video Will Smith's apology video Will Smith breaks silence about Chris Rock Oscars slap in new video Chris Rock jokes about slap after Will Smith apology video | Chris Rock Chris Rock's Mom Addresses Will Smith Oscars Incident And How She Wants Things Ironed Out Jada Pinkett Smith Addresses Oscars Slap On Emotional 'RTT' About Alopecia David Letterman's Sex Scandal Still Feels Unresolved 10 Years Later | VICE Film director Jack Neo admits to cheating on his wife at press conference Joe Rogan Apologizes for ‘Shameful’ Past Use of Racial Slur | NYT Bishan seafood stall to charge GST and service charge Bishan Seafood Stall Will Impose Service Charge & GST, Diners Worried Others Will Follow Suit One Shiok Comment Comments on Ep 313 Comment by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing Official Season 6 Trailer | Better Call Saul Adriano Has A Story to Tell by Adriano

We get honest (and humbling) thoughts from Rishi about the behind-the-scenes of NDP 2022 and being hand picked as one of the 4 hosts. We also chat about the motivation behind his 110-day physical transformation, the future of SG comedy & more. And we also discuss the recent 1,200-person ”Protect Singapore” town hall against repealing 377A. Did they do anything wrong? What about the LGBTQ+ community? And what happens next? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB IG YLB YouTube YLB TikTok The Anti-Repeal Town Hall 1,200 attend 'Protect S'pore' Townhall at S'pore Expo calling for Section 377A to be retained & marriage to be protected ‘No criminal offence disclosed’ on organisers of anti-repeal Protect Singapore town hall, says MHA One Shiok Thing SB Nation - Rewinder Series Sex Education Season 1 Trailer "Before the Baby Comes" - Live Show by Siraj Aziz Find Rishi Here Rishi on Instagram Rishi on TikTok Rishi's website

An annual audit of government agencies conducted by the Auditor-General's Office found lapses in the procurement processes of the Ministry of Communications and Information and the Ministry of Home Affairs. We run through the report and discuss how these lapses might have happened. Also, an NDP video segment featuring several aunties dancing to a K-pop tune has divided opinions on the internet. We discuss how much we loved (or hated) the dance. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Government audit finds lapses at MHA and MCI AGO report: MHA, MCI found lacking in assessing contracts and tenders Auditor-General's Office report: 8 key findings [From 2021] MCCY officers issued warnings, PA staff suspended for document irregularities uncovered by AGO AOG Report (109 pages) NDP K-pop aunties segment draws flak Cringey or creative? NDP segment of ‘aunties’ dancing to K-pop song draws mixed reviews Snapback, our rap video One Shiok Comment Reddit post by junglejimbo88 Post by butthenhor One Shiok Thing Tim Ferris podcast with Balaji S. Srinivasan This Singapore app wants your d*** pics - and with good reason too | Asiaone

This week, a Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) school counsellor was suspended from conducting further sex-ed lessons after making a presentation containing anti-LGBTQ content to students. Since then, HCI, Pink Dot, truelove.is and other organisations have come out with their official responses, so we dissect the content of their statements. Down under in Melbourne, a viral TikTok video featuring a content creator gifting flowers to a Melbourne lady backfired when the subject of the video claimed that she was filmed without her consent. Is she being a buzzkill after appearing in such a feel-good viral clip? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG HCI counsellor rapped over anti-LGBTQ content Hwa Chong staff member reprimanded for making discriminatory claims about LGBTQ community in school presentation Sexuality education: Scope and teaching approach | MOE Reddit Post - Fact Checking the Shitty Slides from the HC talk [From 2014] Facilitators of controversial relationship workshop were "ineffective": HCI principal Response To Recent Allegations Of Conversion Therapy And The Hwa Chong Institution Incident | truelove.is PINK DOT’S STATEMENT ON HWA CHONG INSTITUTION INCIDENT Viral TikTok flower prank backfires Aussie woman forced to accept flowers slams feel-good TikTok concept for turning her into content without her consent Our MOF video from 2015 - Are Singaporeans Emotionless on Valentine's Day? Giving Flowers to Strangers - YouTube One Shiok Comment Meme by The_smol_boiyo Comment by spiderman015 One Shiok Thing Personal Values: How to Know Who You Really Are I visited the Yellowstone Zone of Death

The Woke Salaryman is Singapore’s top personal finance webcomic, and in this episode, we got to pick the brains of the founders, Goh Wei Choon and He Ruiming, for almost 2 hours! Hear about how spitefulness motivated them to start, why they believe generational wealth creates problems, and why Singapore is “f***ing awesome”! Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG One Shiok Thing Ten Hag's First Game In Charge! 🔥 | Man Utd 4-0 Liverpool | Highlights Our Great National Parks | Final Trailer | Netflix Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot OFFICIAL Singapore Savings Bond

On 18th July, Grab will officially cut the grace waiting time for ride-hailing bookings from 5min to 3min.This announcement stirred a lot of unhappiness among customers, but was cheered by drivers. Is this really the best way to address the pain points faced by Grab drivers? Also, the Government revealed their proposal to protect young social media users from harmful content. We weigh in on how successful we think their efforts will be. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Folklory Folklory | Celebrate someone special with messages from the people they love Book a 15-min call with us in exchange for a special Folklory price Grab cuts grace waiting time for booking Grab's cutting of grace waiting time for ride-hailing bookings draws commuters’ ire, but drivers cheer move Grab refining controls so drivers can only mark arrival when at pickup point or 'very close' to it Government solicits feedback on proposal for online safety in SG Singapore lays out proposals to shield young social media users from harmful content; seeks public feedback Social media services to be directed to remove harmful online content under proposed codes of practice by Government Form to submit feedback on proposed measures for online safety in SG One Shiok Comment Comment by icedearlgreylatte Comment by butthenhor One Shiok Thing Tom's Diner (Cover) - AnnenMayKantereit x Giant Rooks Spiderman: No Way Home on Netflix

And we’re back from the fresh COVID wave! The woman at the center of the viral road rage incident at Tuas Second Link has called for the harassment of her and her son to stop. How did she end up in this situation anyway? Elsewhere, an NUS student to tried to protest the death penalty while receiving his graduation certificate. Was NUS justified in cutting him from the video of the event? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Woman and son in road rage video doxxed Woman who ripped licence plate off didn't dare leave house for 2 days, got nearly 100 unknown messages & calls Man who posted video of road rage incident in Tuas Second Link says doxxing should stop Road rage incidents on Tuas Second Link tend to arise from motorists cutting queues, switching lanes NUS censors protest during graduation ceremony Singapore's top varsity sees red after student accepts scroll with protest sign S’pore grad claims NUS censored his death penalty protest One Shiok Comment Comment by u/Pseudein Poll by Majestic-Economist-6 One Shiok Thing Cosmic cliffs and dancing galaxies: James Webb Space Telescope begins new era of astronomy Juliette Armanet - Le dernier jour du disco (Clip Officiel) | YouTube

In parliament, Opposition MP Jamus Lim suggested some government actions, like letting the currency appreciate, to counter the rising cost of living in Singapore. Sounds easy, but is it really? We discuss whether Minister of State Alvin Tan said enough in his rebuttal to calm anxious Singaporeans. Also, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee stated that “by controlling rent, we could end up reducing the incentive for coffee shop owners to invest in improving their coffee shops to provide better services and facilities to customers”. We speculate what “better services and facilities“ that customers might be missing out on in their neighbourhood coffee shops. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Our Sponsor - Ergotune Mesh material for your chair in sweaty Singapore? Love tailoring and tinkering to customize your seat? Find out more about the Ergotune Supreme V3 here! Jamus Lim and Alvin Tan debate over response to rising cost of living Jamus Lim and Alvin Tan spar over response to cost-of-living issues Full video of "sparring" - Adjournment motion on tackling rising cost of living Government dismisses rent control for coffee shops Rent control of coffee shop stalls might affect improvements One Shiok Comment Comment by thefallez YLB-inspired characters by winkscollective One Shiok Thing The Last Human – A Glimpse Into The Far Future Drake has a nostalgic moment on stage with the Backstreet Boys | CNN

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? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG $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 One Shiok Comment Comment via DM about the website https://flipside.io/ Comment by Beautiful-Ad8182 One Shiok Thing Stranger Things 4 | Official Trailer Everyone is Talking About Nick Kyrgios | Wimbledon 2022