Yah Lah But #766: PAP’s Jasmin Lau Refutes TraceTogether "Fiasco" & S’porean Challenged by Warner Bros
Jan 14, 2026
A heated debate unfolds as Jasmin Lau defends the government's data-sharing amendment in Parliament, countering concerns about public trust stemming from the TraceTogether incident. Meanwhile, a small Singaporean entrepreneur struggles against Warner Bros over trademark issues related to 'Crazy Rich Flavours.' The hosts dive into how small brands can navigate such challenges and even leverage them for publicity. Plus, they discuss public accountability and the fine line between political theatrics and real concerns.
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Why The Data-Sharing Bill Expands External Access
- The Public Sector Governance amendment broadens data sharing to trusted external partners for the same public service purposes.
- Terence and Haresh stress safeguards, ministerial authorization, and terms of use but warn transparency is crucial to rebuild trust.
TraceTogether Shows Policy Errors Damage Trust
- Kenneth Tiong used TraceTogether as a cautionary example about how omissions can erode trust.
- Terence argues that the government's apology and subsequent law show accountability, but public perception of harm remained.
Usage Doesn’t Equal Restored Trust
- Haresh and Terence debate whether continued app use meant trust persisted or was compulsory compliance.
- They conclude usage under limited choice doesn't equal restored trust and rebuilding confidence is gradual.
