#708: U17 Footballer Dropped For Choosing Exams & Jack Neo’s AI LKY Video Deemed “Respectful”

A viral online post by local celeb Norfasarie about her son’s omission from the U17 national team, after prioritising N-level studies over a training camp, sparked controversy as well as a response from FAS. Elsewhere, Jack Neo’s SG60 music video featuring an AI-generated image of Lee Kuan Yew drew public attention, with MCCY assessing it as “respectful.”

 
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(00:00) A Message From OWNDAYS
(01:10) Intro
(07:43) U17 Footballer Dropped For Choosing Exams
(36:51) Jack Neo’s AI LKY Video Deemed “Respectful”
(56:12) One Shiok Comment
(58:33) One Shiok Thing
 
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U17 Footballer Dropped For Choosing Exams

• Son of S'pore ex-footballer Baihakki Khaizan allegedly dropped from U17 team as he couldn't join team for friendly match to prepare for upcoming N-levels
• Local celeb Norfasarie’s post on son’s omission from U-16 football team goes viral; FAS responds
• Singapore footballer dropped from U-17 national squad after row over studies and training camp
• FAS media statement to address recent online discussions about the Singapore National U17 team’s preparation for the AFC Qualifiers in November 2025

Jack Neo’s AI LKY Video Deemed “Respectful”

• AI-generated image of Lee Kuan Yew in Jack Neo video assessed by MCCY as 'respectful'
• Director Jack Neo uses AI to create SG60 song, includes AI image of Lee Kuan Yew
• [2016] Guidelines issued on use of name and image of Lee Kuan Yew

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