We dive into the ICA’s suspension of its online address change system after 80 unauthorized attempts exploited a glaring loophole. How is this connected to the recent NRIC unmasking drama, if at all? Meanwhile, SM Lee Hsien Loong’s speech on immigration and integration at a SINDA dinner sparks online debate. From balancing foreigner inflow to fostering inclusivity, we discuss the tension between cultural adaptation and xenophobia in Singapore.FolkloryIf 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.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/Scammers Target ICA’s Online ServiceICA temporarily suspends e-service after 80 unauthorised attempts to change residential addressesICA suspends online service after 80 cases of unauthorised change of address using compromised Singpass accountsICA Press Release - Suspension Of ICA’s Electronic Change of Address ServiceSM Lee Warns Against NativismSingapore should help immigrants, foreign workers adapt to country's social norms: SM LeeSpeech by SM Lee Hsien Loong at the Indian Community Appreciation DinnerS’pore must manage new arrivals with utmost caution, but also stand firm against nativism: SM LeeCommunity Integration Initiatives by People’s AssociationOne Shiok CommentComments on #608One Shiok ThingAll That You CAN Leave BehindEscape from the terrordome: how Netherlands panopticon prisons are being reborn as stunning arts hubsMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week, we unpack the exchanges in Parliament about the recent case of unintentional NRIC unmasking by ACRA. Minister Josephine Teo and Minister Indranee fielded a bevy of questions from both sides, but some questions still remain unanswered. Is the public overreacting? Elsewhere, a political confrontation between PSP and PAP volunteers at Bukit Gombak escalated into what is now a police case. What triggered the clash, and what does it mean for Singapore’s election culture?(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:50) Intro(06:30) NRIC Unmasking Saga Laid Open in Parliament(34:00) Political Showdown in Bukit Gombak(51:57) One Shiok Comment(56:45) One Shiok ThingNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Find us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/NRIC Unmasking Saga Laid Open in ParliamentNRIC numbers remain personal data, should not be widely circulated: Josephine TeoOpposition MPs raise questions including why NRIC unmasking issue was not brought to parliament earlierPrivate firms using NRIC numbers as authentication, default passwords should stop as soon as possible: Josephine TeoPolitical Showdown in Bukit GombakPAP volunteer releases footage of altercations with PSP during Bukit Gombak walkaboutPAP's Low Yen Ling responds to PSP harrassment allegations in Bukit Gombak, says her volunteer was slappedOne Shiok CommentComment by TangeloOk9358Comment by OriginalGoat1One Shiok Thing2 passers-by rescue girl, 17, from Punggol multistorey car park 5th floor ledgeWhy Life Really Begins at 40Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This past November, the topic of saving hawker culture was fiercely debated in Parliament, and while we discussed it in YLB 588, we wanted to hear directly from an actual hawker who knows the issues on the ground. And we got more than we bargained for, in this deep dive with Faye Sai, a THIRD-generation young hawker running the chain Coffee Break. We got answers to all the burning questions that left us vexed before, like: why aren’t we doing more to train young hawkers? Who bids $7000 for a hawker stall (she did)? We also learnt why we only have ourselves to blame for the death of hawker culture… with some important caveats!(00:00) Tell You First(00:56) Intro(03:16) Hawker Business Journey(05:23) Family Background and Business Involvement(21:41) Discussion on Hawker Economics(26:39) Structural Issues and Solutions(27:22) Hawker Centers vs. Private Coffee Shops(37:10) Passion and Relationship in Hawker Culture(45:25) Foreign Influence and Evolving Food Culture(54:35) Government and Hawker Centers(56:15) Social Responsibility(01:02:37) The Narrative Around Hawker Life(01:11:17) Coffee Break's Business Viability(01:12:17) Youth Perspectives on Hawker Life(01:22:11) Social Media and Content Creation(01:23:22) One Shiok ThingFind Faye and Coffee Break here! InstagramWebsiteOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we cover the whirlwind 6-day extravaganza in 2024 that was the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Singapore… but with a focus on the $$$ behind the madness!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutOne Shiok ThingYo- Yo Ma Performs at the Re-opening of Notre Dame de Parisr/WatchPeopleDieInsideTransform Your Keyboard with Akko’s Bun Wonderland Keycap Set! | Easy Install TutorialMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A recent study revealed that Singapore’s adult literacy proficiency is below the OECD average. This raises concerns about the competitiveness and employability of Singaporean workers, especially older ones whose language mastery may have atrophied over their lifetimes. What can be done to stem this decline? Elsewhere, an expat tech executive was featured in the news for doing food delivery outside of his working hours, and subsequently donating his earnings to charity. Why are some online celebrating and calling him a “role model”? Is there more to this curious side quest of his?(00:00) Folklory(00:40) Intro(11:07) Do Singaporeans Speak Bad English?(39:21) Expats Now Doing Food Delivery(59:58) One Shiok Comment(01:02:58) Expats Now Doing Food DeliveryFolkloryIf 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.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutDo Singaporeans Speak Bad English?Singapore adults' ability to read or write in English is below OECD average. What's the problem?Do Adults Have the Skills They Need to Thrive in a Changing World? | Report by OECDSingapore improves in OECD ranking of adult skills, but atrophy in literacy a concernSingapore students rank top in maths, science and reading in OECD studyExpats Now Doing Food DeliveryThe expat who raised S$7,000 in 11 months doing food deliveries in his free time and donated it all to charityOne Shiok CommentComment by cryizzleComment by Lawrenc139One Shiok ThingTim Urban: Why I Brought My Toddler to Watch SpaceX’s Flying SkyscraperBrisbane Roar FC v Canberra United FC - Shark Highlights | Ninja A-League 2024-25 | Round 10Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

In an interview with ST to mark the start of the school year, Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing made the point that the quality of teachers is a far more important determinant of success than class sizes. In the context of the increasing difficulty of recruiting teachers, we discuss if his comparison makes sense. Elsewhere, a 38-year-old man was arrested for slapping a 6-year-old child that had kicked his own child at the playground. Why are some commenters not immediately condemning the violence, and saying “orbigood” instead? (00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:55) Intro(19:15) Does Class Size Matter?(38:33) Is It Ever OK to Hit a Child?(56:44) One Shiok Comment(58:33) One Shiok ThingNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Find us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutDoes Class Size Matter?Teacher quality more important than class sizes, says Chan Chun SingIs It Ever OK to Hit a Child?Boy, 6, allegedly slapped by man for pushing his child at Jurong mall playground, police investigatingMan, 38, arrested for allegedly slapping boy, 6, in WestgateOne Shiok CommentComment by u/buttenhorComment by poteato12One Shiok Thing10 Inspiring Moments That United Singaporeans In 2024 | On The Red Dot Year-End Special | SingaporeSecret Level - Official TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

In our last episode for 2024, we’re talking about major screw-ups. SingPost dramatically fired its CEO and two other top executives recently. The plot thickens with new details that have just emerged, involving whistleblowing and a subsequent cover-up. We discuss this with actor Andie Chen, and end up wondering: what kind of company *is* SingPost anyway? Also, a music festival on Sentosa has angered attendees over weather-related evacuations which caused them to miss performances. That’s all for the year. Roll on 2025! (00:00) Tell You First(00:50) Intro(04:30) SingPost Fires its Top Management(33:35) Music Festival at Sentosa Angers Attendees(50:45) One Shiok ThingOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the Koro crisis of 1967, when Singaporeans got into a mass panic about disappearing genitals!!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutSingPost Fires its Top ManagementSingPost board outlines details of proceedings that led it to fire its CEO and two senior executivesSingPost esponse_to_Comments_Queries_from_StakeholdersCommentary: Don’t forget the whistleblower(s) who did the right thing at SingPostSingPost sackings: 'Internal investigations' into whistleblowing reports will not be published, firm tells SIASSingPost sackings: 'Unprecedented' for a Singapore firm to fire 3 top executives, shows severity of issue, say experts[Sep 2024] SingPost closes 12 post offices in two years, pivots to new service model | The Straits TimesMusic Festival at Sentosa Angers AttendeesMusic festival at Sentosa incurs attendees' wrath due to long ads & evacuation that caused many to miss performancesOne Shiok ThingThe Imperfectionist: You can't hoard lifeFoxhole 1.0 Inferno Official Launch TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

You’ve been waiting for this one. Just when we thought 2024 would close out quietly, a national regulator makes a rare, alarming blunder, then the government rolls out two ministers and a chief executive for a press conference and public apology. After all this fuss though, we’re still no clearer what the deal is with our National Registration Identity Card numbers. Should they be confidential, or not? How vulnerable are we, when they are revealed? And how did such a misunderstanding even arise? Separately, we look at a bizarre Straits Times headline about consumer electronics chain Gain City.(00:00) Folklory(01:16) Intro(08:08) Government Apologises for NRIC Debacle(48:08) Apparently Gain City Is Influential?(53:22) One Shiok Comment(55:23) One Shiok ThingFolkloryIf 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.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutGovernment Apologises for NRIC DebacleS'poreans' NRIC numbers publicly listed on new ACRA website, no login or payment required[2019] Illegal for non-public sector organisations to copy or hold your NRIC from Sept. 1, 2019Govt apologises for Acra lapse, will accelerate efforts to educate public on proper NRIC useCommentary: NRIC debacle boils down to the legal difference between identification and authenticationPDPC guidelines to be updated to 'align with new policy intent', after government said it plans to stop masking NRIC numbersApparently Gain City Is Influential?Gain City named most influential company in Asia, absorbing GST for some items till Dec 29One Shiok CommentReddit comments on YLB #602One Shiok ThingFlatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. AbbottWhy I disappeared - Matt D’AvellaMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

It’s fair to say that Yip Pin Xiu has had a good 2024. Singapore’s most decorated paralympian extended her streak with another two gold medals in Paris this year, and she just got engaged! In this episode, she hits the YLB studio to tell us about the challenges of competing on the world stage, and whether or not it’s okay to ask about persons with disabilities about their condition (hint: how you ask is more important than what you ask). She also gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to have your likeness sculpted by Madame Tussauds.(00:00) Intro(00:51) Pin Xiu's Achievements(03:41) Personal Life & Engagement(07:58) Balancing Sports & Personal Life(13:11) APEX Swimming & Philosophy(18:12) Paralympics Experience & Challenges(25:32) Future Goals & Reflections(29:41) Mental Stress and Team Dynamics(37:53) Role and Impact of Paralympic Athletes(49:37) Post-Paralympics Experience(54:23) Perception of Paralympic vs Olympic Athletes(57:26) Pin Xiu's Madame Tussauds Wax Figure(01:04:29) Public Speaking Journey(01:07:53) Advocacy and Influences(01:11:53) Why Wedding Planning is a Nightmare(01:17:02) One Shiok ThingNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Find us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutFind Yip Pin Xiu here!InstagramOne Shiok ThingDash & Lily Season 1 TrailerLittle Miss Sunshine - Official Trailer [HD]World Christmas Market SingaporeMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Our sponsor - OPPOThis episode is brought to you by OPPO!FOMO keeps us connected to our phones 24/7. But what happens on our phones is often way less important than all the meaningful things happening in front of us!So this holiday season, remember that your phones can wait but life can’t. So enjoy the present!Check out more stuff from OPPO at https://www.oppo.com/sg/We’re rolling into the year-end party season and we can expect a lot of people to be on their phones, capturing the festivities. But how much is too much? Can we put down our phones for a minute? Can we learn to enjoy each other’s company just like in the good ol’ days? In this episode, we talk to Adele Chan, photographer, self-professed tech junkie and editor-in-chief of lifestyle magazine NYLON Singapore on what steps she takes to live in the moment while with her loved ones, or while meeting friends at social events. And, since her job makes her something of a lifestyle/fashion authority, what her tips are for Singaporeans as we get ready to ring in 2025?(00:00) Intro(02:13) Role and Responsibilities of an Editor-in-Chief(07:11) Tech Events and Social Interactions(10:53) Challenges of Screen Time and Digital Habits(12:27) Setting Boundaries with Technology in Family(13:54) Role of Technology in Work-Life Balance(19:33) Impact of Technology on Social Etiquette(21:52) Fashion, Style, and Self-Perception in Singapore(26:38) Photography and Portraits(29:05) Adele's Tussle With Brett Anderson(35:42) AI and Technology in Photography(38:00) Digital vs Analog Lifestyle(41:32) Parenting in the Digital Age(47:39) Perception of Singapore Globally(51:47) Local Perspectives on Culture(52:29) Pride in Singapore's Identity(57:49) Disconnecting from Technology(01:00:23) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutFind NYLON and Adele here!NYLON SINGAPORE InstagramAdele’s InstagramOne Shiok ThingThe first jungle gym was meant to hack kids' brainsThe Quarry | Official Announce Trailer | 2KFood Republic @ The Woodleigh MallMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

We’ve made it to episode 600! And what better way to celebrate it than to record it live in front of an audience of 60+ YLB fans, right on the cusp of #SG60. It’s the end of the year and everyone’s doing up their lists, so we thought we’d do a recap of 2024! But this time, no need for Google Trends, no need for mainstream media affirmation, because we are talking about the top 10 most streamed topics of the year, according to YLB! It was a riotous evening at @27AnnSiang (home of RICE Media) that also featured a standup comedy set from @donsayone, an interview with a YLB fan, and a post-show Q&A session for those who turned up. Thank you one and all, you’ve truly made our year!(00:00) Intro(02:55) 10 Hottest Episodes of YLB 2024(04:50) 10.(10:42) 9.(15:22) 8.(20:39) 7.(27:29) 6.(31:31) A Listener Takes the Stage(38:50) 5.(44:48) 4.(51:20) 3.(52:52) 2.(57:37) 1.(01:03:48) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutFind @donsayone, our Opening Act here!Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWxwfWV2B0TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@donsayoneIG: https://www.instagram.com/donsayone Top Topics of 2024, according to Yah Lah BUTNumber 10Number 9Number 8Number 7Number 6Number 5Number 4Number 3Number 2Number 1One Shiok ThingRobbie Williams - Forbidden Road (Official Lyric Video) | Taken from ‘Better Man’ SoundtrackLUIGI THE TITANMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak