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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

K Shanmugam recently jousted with British journalist and presenter Stephen Sackur on a 24-minute BBC podcast interview for the programme HardTalk. While the interview had some coverage on mainstream media, it has generally gone under the radar… until now, because we listened to it, and highly recommend that everyone listen to it. Why? Elsewhere, the judge’s ruling for influencer Rachel Wong’s defamation case set a lot of tongues wagging. We dive into the murky waters of alleged infidelity, wedding night shenanigans, and Instagram-speak. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Shanmugam defends SG policies on BBC’s HardTalk BBC asked Shanmugam about S'pore's 'social controls', 'draconian' drug laws and Section 377A. Here's how he responded | Today Online BBC HardTalk - Transcript of Interview by Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Shanmugam when asked if Malays or Indians can be S'pore PM: How many non-white PMs have there been in the UK? | Mothership BBC HardTalk link to podcast with Shanmugam Rachel Wong’s defamation case High Court orders influencer Rachel Wong to turn over correspondence with 2 men to woman who accused her of infidelity 7 savage quotes from the judge on S'pore influencer Rachel Wong's defamation case One Shiok Comment Comment by OriginalGoat1 Comment by Majestic-Economist-6 One Shiok Thing Steve Carell on Jon Stewart | 2022 Mark Twain Prize You Don't Know Me | Official Trailer | Netflix

In a recent speech, DPM Lawrence Wong unveiled the ‘Forward Singapore’ roadmap to review and refresh the country’s social compact by engaging Singaporeans through 6 pillars. We go through some of the details and what we think about this new exercise. Separately, it was announced that Singapore will host the first Tour de France criterium race in South-east Asia in October this year. We discuss whether this will lead to a deluge of spandex on Singapore roads. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Folklory Folklory.com | We create personal podcasts about your favourite stories The Folklore - Our Weekly Newsletter Folklory on Instagram (@thefolklory) Lawrence Wong unveils Forward Singapore exercise DPM Wong launches Forward Singapore exercise to 'review and refresh' country's social compact S'pore's meritocracy can be improved to become more open & compassionate: Lawrence Wong Charting Our Way Forward | Forward Singapore Tour De Singapore cycling race announced Tour de S'pore soon a thing as Tour de France to stage cycling race here on Oct. 29-30 One Shiok Comment Comment by Freyasan Thread on Ep303 One Shiok Thing FAMOUS WEDDING SHOW 2022 - Quick Style The NBA Playoffs Are Out of Control - JxmyHighRoller

Over the weekend, the US Supreme Court overturned the historic 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that recognised a woman's constitutional right to an abortion. This ignited a political firestorm within the country and also sent shockwaves around the world. We break down the reasons why. Closer to home, at an AIA insurance roadshow event, an insurance agent reversed her decision to gift a toddler with a balloon, which infuriated the child’s mother. Some have come forward to defend the agent’s actions, while others have labelled her a cheapskate. We discuss the norms of balloon gifting, and how the situation could have been better handled. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 US Supreme Court overturns abortion rights Roe Vs Wade Overturned: A Timeline Of Abortion Access In The Us Americans' privacy threatened by Supreme Court's Roe decision, experts say 5 key arguments from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Insurance agent takes back balloon from toddler 'It’s all from your own pocket': Insurance agents weigh in on giving out freebies at roadshows One Shiok Comment Comment by buttthenhor Comment by hello_casper One Shiok Thing Read Something Great - 5 articles a day Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror | Official Trailer | Netflix

As the economy continues to shock everyone, it’s getting increasingly confusing to figure out what to do about our personal finances. So we speak to someone at the forefront of the industry, Wenbin Wong, head of GrabFin Singapore. We dive deep into his thoughts on the current economy, the newly-launched GrabFin brand, and everything they are trying to do to help their users financially. But we also ask some hard questions, like “Why should we trust a company like Grab with our money?” Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 Our Sponsor - Grab Full disclaimer - this episode is brought to you by Grab Financial Group, the financial services arm of Grab that brings financial services such as GrabPay and PayLater under a single GrabFin brand. Check out Earn+, their investment product to help users put their idle cash to work, at this link. (https://www.grab.com/sg/consumer/finance/) One Shiok Thing Anatomy of a Scandal | Official Trailer | Netflix The golden oldies of men’s sport 15 famous mango varieties in India and how to identify them | Times of India

Just in time for Pride Month, a recent study on Singaporeans’ attitudes towards same-sex relationships by market research firm Ipsos found that 44% of respondents still support 377A, which was a drop from 55% in 2018. What does this mean for the future of the controversial law, and Pink Dot? Elsewhere, the internet split into two camps over an incident at Le Jardin, where a disgruntled customer complained about an additional $50 fee to bring his own cake to his friend’s birthday dinner at the restaurant. Is the customer always right? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 Singaporeans’ attitudes toward 377A shift Support for Section 377A drops as attitudes towards same-sex relationships shift, survey finds Pink Dot returns to Hong Lim Park for the first time since COVID-19 pandemic started; MPs among attendees Our Survey Shows Not Enough Singaporeans Understand Section 377A. That Needs to Change. HDB amends graphic 'to avoid misunderstanding' after suggestions that original depicted same-sex couple Uproar over restaurant’s $50 fee for birthday cake Diners claim they were asked to pay S$50 to bring cake into restaurant at Fort Canning, restaurant refutes allegations Netizens leave 5-star reviews to counter 'cheapskates' on Fort Canning restaurant's no outside food policy, corkage fee S$20, not S$50 Words We're Watching: What is Cakeage | Merriam-Webster One Shiok Comment Comment by internetlurker96 Post by Majestic-Economist-6 One Shiok Thing Reddit thread about "Beyond Uniqlo" by freyasan Community Is Everyone's Latest Netflix Obsession, And Fans Can't Get Enough

On our 300th episode, we want to thank everyone by answering the hottest questions as chosen by YOU! Do we believe in ghosts? How does Haresh prepare his mercurial mouth for acting roles? Did Terence’s voice give him trouble in terms of making friends while growing up? Are kids on the horizon? These and many more other questions in this EPIC 2-hour episode! SubReddit thread for AMA #4 Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 NFT With Bubble Tea One Shiok Thing I’ve Got a HUGE Secret Hiding Behind This Fake Office SPY bloopers and outtakes

A viral Facebook post from an ex-police officer alleged pregnancy discrimination at her former workplace, which prompted the Singapore Police Force to respond with their own statement. Does she really have a case here, or is there more to this story? Elsewhere, SIA and Scoot announced a new scheme to allow customers to reduce their carbon footprint while travelling by paying for “SAF Credits”. What on earth is this unfortunately-named scheme about, and does it really do any good for the environment? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 AMA thread #4 on SubReddit for 300th episode Ex-police officer alleges pregnancy discrimination 'I realised I did not matter': Police officer resigns over alleged pregnancy discrimination, police responds Pregnant officers are not penalised, complaints of discrimination looked into seriously: Police S'pore police officer, who is 30 weeks pregnant, continues working during circuit breaker SIA and Scoot customers can pay to reduce carbon footprint via SAF credits SIA, Scoot customers can opt to pay more to reduce carbon footprint through sustainable aviation fuel credits One Shiok Comment One of the many comments from our long-time commenter u/junglejimbo88 Post by MamaJamba One Shiok Thing OFFICIAL TRAILER: "WHAT IS A WOMAN?" The Lincoln Lawyer | Official Trailer | Netflix

Earlier this week, PM Lee announced several Cabinet changes, the most prominent being Lawrence Wong’s promotion to Deputy Prime Minister. While this wasn’t unexpected, were there any other surprises? In the local courts, a judge ruled that a $1 million red packet presented at a wedding tea ceremony is to be included in the matrimonial assets to be split between the couple as they go through their divorce. We discuss why this case is a warning to those looking to flex their wealth at their wedding. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 AMA thread #4 on SubReddit for 300th episode Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy PM PM Lee announces Cabinet changes, with Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy Prime Minister 'Give every ounce of my strength to serve Singapore': Lawrence Wong on being appointed Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's deputy will be decided later by him, says PM Lee | The Straits Times Singapore’s PM-in-Waiting Embodies Broader Shift in Finance Hub Divorced couple to split $1 million wedding red packet S'pore couple to split S$1 million wedding red packet after divorce: Court One Shiok Comment Comment by svlys Comment by JacobWrestledGod One Shiok Thing THE INSIDE OUTTAKES - Bo Burnham How Top Gun: Maverick’s Breathtaking Practical Effects Were Achieved

Johnny Depp emerged victorious in the defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. We discuss the trial and the verdict, and ask what the future holds for their Hollywood careers. Who is the real winner here, or is there even one? Elsewhere, a Singaporean woman heard that her mother had been disrespected by a Sales Associate at a Dior outlet in Italy, and decided to return to the store to seek revenge. She ended up spending lavishly under the watch of another Sales Associate in the same store just to spite the one who had ignored her mother. We ask: was this a weak clapback, or was it just an embellished flex? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 AMA thread #4 on SubReddit for 300th episode Johnny Depp wins defamation case against Amber Heard Timeline: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Key Moments From the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Verdict Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial: What did the Washington Post op-ed actually say? Why It’s Time to Believe Amber Heard Opinion: The trolling of Amber Heard sends a perilous message to women The Daily Wire Spent Thousands of Dollars Promoting Anti-Amber Heard Propaganda Why Is the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial in Virginia? SG woman goes on vengeful Dior spree Singaporean woman goes on Dior spree after her mum was 'disrespected' for dressing 'poor' in Italy One Shiok Comment Comment by lepak-king Post by Kumarbabu1919 One Shiok Thing Man Vs Bee | Official Trailer NDP 2021 Video

A graduate from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine was filmed in an interview sharing how physically and mentally draining his current job as a junior doctor is. Once the video was published on the school’s Facebook page, reactions and comments started pouring in from all sides. What are people making a fuss about with regards to the video? In Japan, a man paid approximately $21,600 to create a hyper-realistic dog costume that he can wear, and therefore fulfil his fantasy of being a dog. His homemade YouTube videos have since gone viral; again, what’s the fuss about a man dressed as a dog? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 NFT with Bubble Tea NUH junior doctor video sparks discussions Video of NUH junior doctor sharing struggles & demands of his job draws mixed reactions Facebook Video of Interview with Doctor Want to study medicine and be a doctor in Singapore? Here’s what you need to know Japanese man spends $21,600 to be a dog Japanese man spends S$21,600 on super realistic dog costume so he can be a dog One Shiok Comment Comment from hotgarbagecomics Post about NFT podcast One Shiok Thing Tom Cruise Terrifies James in 'Top Gun' Fighter Jet! Real Madrid Greatest Champions League Comebacks 2022

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) announced that Gillman Barracks would be getting a $2 million facelift to rejuvenate the locale. However, several current F&B tenants were left high and dry, as they were asked to retender or leave, in spite of having ultimately survived COVID. How is this fair? Elsewhere, Simu Liu sparked an internet war about the casting of Crazy Rich Asians with his comments on a podcast. We look into this war of words and whether Simu Liu actually deserved to be casted in the movie. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 NFT with Bubble Tea Gillman Barracks F&B tenants asked to re-tender or leave Gillman Barracks to get S$2 million facelift, new offerings could include farmers' market, farm-to-table dining Gillman Barracks to be Rejuvenated into a Vibrant Creative Lifestyle Enclave with Enhanced Infrastructure, Innovative F&B & Lifestyle Offerings 'Borrowed close to $2 million to cover operational costs': Gillman Barracks F&B tenants asked to retender or leave Simu Liu stirs debate about Henry Golding’s casting in CRA Simu Liu unwittingly sparks internet war after his 'Crazy Rich Asians' comments S’poreans & M’sians agree on Henry Golding's casting in 'Crazy Rich Asians' rather than Simu Liu One Shiok Comment Comment by ylblovesme Comment by hotgarbagecomics One Shiok Thing HIGHLIGHTS: Man Utd Legends 1-3 Liverpool Legends Ricky Gervais: Supernature

Minister of State for Manpower Gan Siow Huang announced that the Ministry of Manpower will be implementing a mandatory rest day every month for migrant domestic workers. We discuss why this new rule is being implemented, and how it will impact labour conditions for migrant workers. Elsewhere, Malaysian influencer/model Ms Puiyi has caused more controversy by posting an IG picture of her wearing a see-through top in a London Museum. We question: who was really offended? Are there any taboos about baring your chest in a museum? Does anyone even care about nipples in 2022? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 MOM mandates monthly rest day for migrant domestic workers MOM to implement mandatory rest day by end-2022 for migrant domestic workers: Gan Siow Huang Speech by Minister of State for Manpower at Committee of Supply 2021 Live-out maids 'will lead to more costs, issues' In U-turn, Indonesia says will continue to send maids abroad | Reuters Ms Puiyi wears see-through top in London Museum M'sian model wears see-through top without bra in London museum after earlier photo drew some criticism One Shiok Comment Comment by zeezeeway Comment by Extreme-Use-8163 One Shiok Thing PewDiePie moves to Japan Dan Harmon and The Hero's Journey of Woodworking (Ep 38) | The WTS with Steve Ramsey

Fresh off winning 2 gold medals at the SEA Games, Joseph Schooling called for a national dialogue on expectations of athletes serving their National Service. We discuss why this call is more significant than a similar rallying cry from Soh Rui Yong a few weeks ago, and why it’s necessary to talk about it now. On Instagram, the organisation behind Pink Dot was singled out by the account SGbrownqueers for its apparent lack of inclusivity, and turning a blind eye to other anti-discrimination causes. Is there trouble brewing before next month’s Pink Dot 2022? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 Joseph Schooling calls for national dialogue on NS SEA Games: Joseph Schooling calls for 'national dialogue' on expectations of national athletes serving NS Schooling To Skip World Championships, Commonwealth Games Pink Dot called out for lack of inclusivity Post by SG BROWN QUEERS (@sgbrownqueers) One Shiok Comment Comment by Majestic_Emergency_8 Post by Pseudein One Shiok Thing BoJack Horseman | Season 6 Trailer Man accused of using marked playing cards, asks guests if they're trying to cheat him instead | Mothership.sg

Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the purchase of Twitter would not go ahead unless he was given further assurances on the extent of fake/spam accounts on the platform. Some critics have derided this as a convenient excuse in light of the global stock market tumble, but is there merit to his demands? Back home, Singapore companies are starting to throw parties and offering perks to encourage workers to return to the office. Will Singapore workers bite? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 Elon Musk puts Twitter bid on hold Musk says no Twitter deal without clarity on spam accounts - CNA What Are Twitter Bots and Why is Elon Musk Fighting Over Them? - The Washington Post Bot or not? The facts about platform manipulation on Twitter Companies luring workers back to office with food and parties Companies hold parties, start regular social programmes to get workers back to the office | The Straits Times One Shiok Comment Post by bigslothboi Comment by taufiqj993 One Shiok Thing r/place - Wikipedia Liverpool's strength in depth takes Premier League title race to final day - but destiny lies with Man City | ESPN

In early May, a man who was part of a Catholic religious order that established a school in Singapore was convicted of sex crimes with two teenage boys that occurred in the ‘00s. Online commentators are still asking a lot of questions about this case, so we dissect what these questions are and why they’re being asked. Elsewhere, a 4-year-old girl was severely scalded on her thighs by a cup of hot tea on a Qatar Airways flight. The mother blames the poor design of the tray table, even though she was the one who spilled the tea. We discuss if the airline should shoulder the blame for this unfortunate incident. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #6 Singapore Catholic order member convicted of sex crime Member of Catholic order in S'pore who committed sex acts on two teenage boys jailed 5 years Response to our Catholics' Concerns about recent Court Case - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore Catholic Church investigating 'background' of prominent figure's sex offences, looking at releasing more info Police issue advisory to man for not reporting sex crime by S'pore Catholic order member Religious orders, Catholic schools to report alleged sexual offences against minors and vulnerable people to archbishop immediately Young passenger scalded by boiling tea on Qatar Airways flight 4-year-old girl scalded by boiling tea on Qatar Airways flight, mother highlights poor tray table design One Shiok Comment Post by junglejimbo88 Comments on YLB289 One Shiok Thing Top Gun: Maverick | Most Intense Film Training Ever (2022 Movie) - Tom Cruise Avatar: The Way of Water | Official Teaser

The age-old debate of women donning green as SAF conscripts came up in Parliament via the new MPs Carrie Tan and Poh Li-San. Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen shot down the suggestion very quickly, but we discuss whether there’s any merit to his answer. Elsewhere, Elon Musk declares that Twitter permabans need to be gotten rid off as they are anti free-speech. This action would include reinstating Trump’s account. We discuss the likelihood of this happening and speculate about Twitter’s future under Elon Musk. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #6 Should Singaporean women do NS Cost of enlisting women into NS, even in non-military roles, far outweighs benefits: Ng Eng Hen White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development Post by Carrie Tan on Facebook Say what, Leong Mun Wai's questions are not germane? Elon Musk wants to reverse Twitter ban on Donald Trump Elon Musk says he would reverse Twitter ban on Donald Trump What Elon Musk gets wrong about Twitter's Trump ban One Shiok Comment Reddit thread "Is YLB in decline?" One Shiok Thing Tom Cruise Makes Epic Arrival In Helicopter For ‘Top Gun’ Premiere LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS VOLUME 3 | Official Trailer

What a long weekend full of kerfuffles! The Ministry of Communications and Information removed its Hari Raya ad after it faced criticism for its supposed stereotyping of Malay families. Is it really stereotyping though? Also, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong’s Hari Raya post was deemed by many to be “tone-deaf” as it featured him taking a picture with a scarecrow dressed in traditional Malay garb. He later clarified that some people had “misinterpreted the post as portraying Malays/Muslims as ‘scarecrows’”. Again, we examine if there’s any offence to be taken with his photo, and discuss how he can overcome this PR boo-boo. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #6 Gov.sg Hari Raya Ad pulled after backlash MCI removes Hari Raya ad after online backlash for stereotyping Malay community - TODAY Goh Chok Tong’s scarecrow photo ruffles feathers Former PM Goh Chok Tong poses with scarecrow in Hari Raya Puasa post, gets called out for being tone-deaf One Shiok Comment Comment by u/internetlurker96 One Shiok Thing Xbox Game Pass service howisFelix.today? · Felix Krause

In a stunning reversal, a High Court Judge publicly released the names of 6 trainee lawyers who had been caught cheating in the Bar exam. Is the punishment commensurate with the crime? Also, a former Grab driver accused of attempted rape of his intoxicated 19-year-old passenger in 2018 was acquitted. Contrary to what you might expect from the circumstantial evidence, a large number of online commentators agreed with the judge’s decision. We discuss what led to this verdict and why. Our sponsor, MANSCAPED This episode is brought to ya by Manscaped, who are here for you with the best tools to get your balls ready for outdoor life as things open up in Singapore! Get 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING with promo code "YLB" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #6 Names of trainee lawyers who cheated revealed S'pore High Court judge releases full names of 6 trainee lawyers who cheated during Bar exams Law Society president defends legal profession after ‘misguided’ criticism over exam cheating case Redacting names of 6 trainee lawyers would cast cloud over Bar exam candidates, need to uphold principle of open justice: AGC Ex-Grab driver acquitted of sexual assault Explainer: Why was a former Grab driver acquitted of sexually assaulting his 19-year-old passenger? Attempted rape trial: Former Grab driver says he didn’t initiate kissing with passenger who touched him ‘all over’ One Shiok Comment Comment by u/DangerousCrime One Shiok Thing WePresent | A manifesto for life and art by artist Ai Weiwei Happiness | Netflix

According to a recent IPS working paper, a majority of workers prefer to continue flexible work arrangements going forward, even as Singapore lifts its COVID restrictions. What will employers need to look out for in these results? Elsewhere, Netflix announced its first decline in subscribers, and at the same time also revealed that they will be launching an ad-supported tier of subscription. What does that mean for today’s paying customers? WIll we all be required to Netflix and chill over ads? Folklory Mother's Day Giveaway Post a photo of yourself and your mum on your Instagram account before 1st May, and tag @yahlahbut and @thefolklory to participate! That's it! Winner walks away with a free Folklory recording for your mum! Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #6 Most workers still prefer flexible work arrangements Fewer people prefer working from home on most days but attitudes hardening among those who do: IPS survey - TODAY Majority of workers prefer to continue flexible work arrangements: IPS working paper - CNA IPS Working Paper No. 45 — Attitudes towards Work and Workplace Arrangements Amidst COVID-19 in Singapore - IPS Event NPR's Hidden Brain podcast: Creating-god Netflix to display ads Netflix to Launch Advertising-Supported Cheaper Plans – The Hollywood Reporter Netflix And The Biggest Opportunity Ever In Advertising | The Drum Why Netflix Should Sell Ads – Stratechery by Ben Thompson The ad world's ultimatum to Netflix: Be bold There's a New Technology That Encourages You to Scream At Your TV to Skip Commercials One Shiok Comment Discussions on thread for YLB286 Comment from Benthemann One Shiok Thing SubReddit - Fuck YOU In Particular Gary Barlow - We Write The Songs on Spotify

A recent video featuring a Singaporean man, Jonathan Neo, singing a Christian worship song in the middle of a flight has gone viral, with critics and detractors calling for tolerance from the other side. What do we make of both sides’ arguments? Closer to home, an ugly spat between a clinic assistant and an irate customer spilled onto social media when CCTV footage showed the mother throwing items in the clinic, and the assistant responding by kicking a stroller. Who was in the wrong? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #6 Surfshark Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/YLB - Enter promo code YLB for 83% off and 3 extra months for free! Singaporean draws flak for singing worship song on flight S'porean man, 25, gets flak for singing worship music on plane https://mothership.sg/2022/04/sing-worship-song-on-plane/ Homepage - Awakening Europe https://awakeningeurope.com/ "I've learnt more in two weeks than the last 24 years," says young Singaporean who dropped everything to help Ukrainian refugees https://thirst.sg/ive-learnt-more-in-two-weeks-than-the-last-24-years-says-young-singaporean-who-dropped-everything-to-enter-ukraine/ 'Inappropriate and honestly scary': Singaporean man gets flak for conducting Christian worship on flight https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/inappropriate-and-honestly-scary-singaporean-man-gets-flak-conducting-christian-worship A Welcome Disturbance? Singaporean Musician Goes Viral With easyJet Performance https://simpleflying.com/singaporean-musician-viral-easyjet-performance/ FB Post by 3:16 Church https://www.facebook.com/316Church/posts/2180539122122523 Our podcast with Pastor Norman from TrueLove.Is https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Sjmz5LtTQ6CmIH2mQJyH9?si=d2a412b7a2a84259 Creating God | A podcast by Hidden Brain (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2018/07/16/628792048/creating-god Clinic assistant kicks stroller Bukit Batok clinic staff kicks pram after woman flings brochures at her; crying boy tries to placate them https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/bukit-batok-clinic-staff-kicks-pram-after-woman-flings-brochures-her-crying-boy-tries Bukit Batok clinic employee 'reprimanded', placed on leave of absence after dispute with mother and son https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/everhealth-family-clinic-staff-kick-pram-argue-bukit-batok-le-quest-mall-2635221 One Shiok Comment Comment by ryecotta One Shiok Thing DALL·E 2, which makes amazing images from text input Coachella Curated 2022 LIVE

In line with Singapore’s nightlife industry opening up, we go through an opinion piece about the F&B industry’s woes in increasing productivity amidst a manpower crunch. Are AI kitchens and robot servers the way forward? Also, we discuss the viral image of a grandmother helping her grandson urinate into a bottle in the open at Tiong Bahru Plaza’s food court. Do we have a right to be outraged? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #6 F&B industry faces manpower shortage The Big Read: F&B manpower woes — whither the big productivity push? Or are there just too many eateries in S'pore? Nightlife businesses relieved at being able to reopen, but face ‘mad rush’ in getting ready Food services industry needs to be smart about embracing technology: Chee Hong Tat Boy urinates into bottle at food court Boy urinating in bottle at Tiong Bahru food court sparks debate FB post on Complaint Singapore One Shiok Comment Comment by flylikeawind Comment by agilealoysius One Shiok Thing Damascus Katana from Nails Neil Patrick Harris on beginning woodworking

We discuss the bombshell announcement that caught everyone by surprise, right before the long weekend: Lawrence Wong has been anointed the leader of the 4G leadership in the Government. Was it really a surprise though? How are the other candidates reacting to the news? Elsewhere, Elon Musk’s flirtations with Twitter came to a head when he announced an audacious bid to acquire the public company for $43 billion USD. What 4D chess game is Musk playing? And more importantly, why? Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #5 Lawrence Wong primed as next PM Finance Minister Lawrence Wong is the new leader of S'pore's 4G leadership team Lawrence Wong's leadership amid COVID-19 pandemic helped elevate him to top post: Observers Facebook post by PM Lee Facebook post by Chan Chun Sing Facebook post by Ong Ye Kung Elon Musk tries to buy Twitter How Elon Musk shook up Twitter in a week of chaos Timeline: From Elon Musk vs Twitter to Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter - BusinessToday Twitter Thread about Elon's bid and how it'll affect Twitter One Shiok Comment Comment by mandaobrien One Shiok Thing Jimmy Savile Netflix documentary 'Never in my wildest dreams': Singaporean actress Anjana Vasan nominated for prestigious BAFTA award The Monkey Business Illusion (the Gorilla video we mentioned)

Another viral CCTV video showing a collision between an errant cyclist and an unsuspecting pedestrian has once again renewed calls for greater regulation of cyclists. Is there a deeper reason why we haven’t nipped the problem of dangerous cyclists in the bud? Also, investigations of PAP’s ex-candidate Ivan Lim have been completed, and it appears that he’s been cleared of any wrongdoing. Still, what will this mean for his potential candidacy as a Member of Parliament? Surfshark Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/YLB - Enter promo code YLB for 83% off and 3 extra months for free! Find us here! Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #5 Viral video of accident sparks debate about cyclists again Hit by bike after stepping through gate, woman in viral video seeks apology and urges cyclists to be more careful Transport workers' union calls for more enforcement against errant cyclists in bus lanes - TODAY PAP ex-candidate Ivan Lim gets name cleared PAP: 'Feedback' on former GE candidate Ivan Lim was 'varied & subjective' but he wasn't involved in controversial Keppel projects One Shiok Comment Comments on the episode with Dr Janil (YLB280) Comment by Majestic-Economist-6 One Shiok Thing How To Eat Snake Comics The Charm of Watching Kids Running Mundane Food Errands on ‘Old Enough’