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Jan 2, 2026 • 54min

#761: PM Wong’s Message for 2026 vs Opposition Parties & Backlash for STOMP Article on Yong Tau Foo

PM Wong delivered his New Year’s message, highlighting Singapore’s 4.8% economic growth over 2025, while also calling for a refreshed strategy going into 2026. We also review the messages from the opposition parties. Elsewhere, a STOMP article got backlash for their article complaining about a $9.20 bowl of yong tau foo, which left the family of the stallowner hurt after it went viral.𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗕 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹!Send them to us on Reddit or Instagram or both!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.com𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴Terence: The Origins of Jeffrey EpsteinHaresh: GIANT | OFFICIAL TRAILER𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁”Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here(00:00) Folklory(00:40) Intro(09:36) PM Wong’s Message for 2026 vs Opposition Parties(27:06) Backlash for STOMP Article on Yong Tau Foo(46:40) One Shiok Comment(49:30) One Shiok Thing𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!Reddit | Telegram𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀TikTok | Instagram | Facebook𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:PM Wong’s Message for 2026S’pore economy grew 4.8% in 2025, strategy must be refreshed to stay competitive: PM WongStrong job market, wealth gains to underpin Singapore retail spending in 2026: EconomistsFB Post by WPFB Post by Ravi Philemon (RDU)FB Post by Leong Mun Wai (PSP)FB Post by Dr Paul Tambyah (SDP)Backlash for STOMP Article on Yong Tau FooStomp article leaves Toa Payoh yong tau foo stall hawker, 80, 'deeply hurt', her family speaks out$9.20 yong tau foo at closing Toa Payoh coffee shop stall says it all | STOMPFB Post by Hup Chong Yong Tau FooFB Post by Kf Seetoh𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘬
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Dec 31, 2025 • 1h 11min

#760: Footballers vs Ministers, How S'pore Looks from Abroad & What We Learnt While in the UK

After an epic trip to the UK in early December, we reflect on the whole experience, discussing football & sporting culture in the UK vs Singapore, class and race dynamics, our first ever International YLB Live Show and how Singapore is viewed from abroad, alongside the personal moments and observations that shaped the journey. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀! Kitman AdamPhotographer SharonArmando BrojaSean Bai on YLB Ep #758Cliff Tan on YLB Ep #759𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about Singapore’s Cattle King, and the lavish mansion that eventually proved to be his undoing?Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴Terence: What Happens In A Club Shop On MatchdayHaresh: Conan O'Brien Must Go Season 2 | Official Trailer𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁”Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST SEASON 2(01:22) Intro(21:45) Kitman Adam(26:18) Photographer Sharon(32:26) Armando Broja(37:08) Sean Bai(45:57) Cliff Tan AKA Dear Modern(52:21) Our Live Show In the UK(01:04:40) Potential Future International Projects(01:06:25) One Shiok Thing𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!Reddit | Telegram𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀TikTok | Instagram | Facebook𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘬
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Dec 29, 2025 • 1h 11min

#759: S’porean Architect on How Feng Shui Made Him World-Famous & Why COVID Saved Him | Dear Modern

In this engaging conversation, Cliff Tan, a Singaporean architect and feng shui expert, sheds light on his rise to fame through his platform, Dear Modern. He explains how his passion for feng shui is rooted in family tradition and demystifies its practical application. Cliff shares how the COVID quarantine catalyzed his viral success on social media, leading to a flourishing online business and global consultations. He reflects on cultural differences among clients and the emotional depth of his consults, reinforcing feng shui's role beyond design.
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Dec 26, 2025 • 1h 20min

#758: S'porean in Premier League Football On What We Need to Succeed Overseas | Sean Bai, Burnley FC

Recorded onsite at Burnley FC, we speak with Sean Bai, Chief of Staff of Football about Singapore’s AFC Asian Cup qualification, belief under pressure, and lessons from inside an English football club. He also shares his experience of being the only Singaporean in a UK football club, and how the “kampung” spirit is alive in Burnley.𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗖!Burnley FC’s websiteBurnley FC on Instagram𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮Check out the second season of our 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 melisten | Spotify | Apple𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴Terence: Gavin Lee announced as coach of Singapore's national football teamHaresh: Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick | All AnglesSean Bai: Burnley FC: Keeping The Faith | X Originals | OFFICIAL TRAILER𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁”Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST SEASON 2(01:42) Welcome to Burnley FC (05:32) Why Singaporeans Love Football (Even When We Say We Don’t)(06:42) Inside the Hong Kong Match That Changed Everything(10:02) Belief, Identity, and a Team That Doesn’t Panic(14:12) When the Momentum Shifted (16:42) Why This Qualification Sparked a National Conversation(20:22) When Was the Last Time Singapore Felt Like This? (23:22) Bringing the Experience Back to Burnley (26:42) Burnley as the ‘Singapore’ of the Premier League (31:12) Being Singaporean in European Football (35:52) The Details That Make Elite Football Work (38:02) Why Singaporeans Underrate Themselves(43:12) Passion, Risk, and Fear of Failure (49:42) Seeing Is Believing (52:42) Gavin’s Journey and Obsession Over Plan B (01:04:45) One Shiok Thing(01:16:13) Post-Interview Reflection𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!Reddit | Telegram𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀TikTok | Instagram | Facebook𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘬
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Dec 24, 2025 • 55min

#757: Best Foreign Interference, Most “Umbrage” News Story & More - The Inaugural SINKIE AWARDS!

It’s the first-ever SINKIE AWARDS! This is the inaugural version of our own Yah Lah But Year-end Awards, and it’s unlike any Singaporean award show you’ve ever seen. “Sinkies” will be given out across 6 categories that involve defining news stories and newsworthy individuals. Follow along, and let us know if you agree or disagree. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆 If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴Terence: The Only Scrambled Eggs Recipe You'll Ever Need | Techniquely with Lan LamHaresh: Meet the man with the festive touch for Christmas Wonderland𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁”Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here(00:00) Folklory(01:12) Intro(06:05) The Most "Umbrage" News Story(13:50)  Best "Foreign Interference"(22:00) Spirit of Yah Lah But!(27:47) The Most "Social Compact" Moment(34:24) The Most "Sinkie Pwn Sinkie" Moment(40:35) "Talent" of the Year(50:50) One Shiok Thing𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!Reddit | Telegram𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀TikTokInstagramFacebook𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀The Most “Umbrage” News Story Ng Chee Meng met Fujian gang member Su Haijin at engagement session, had no further interactionsNominated MPs Raj Joshua Thomas and Syed Harun Alhabsyi resign, fuelling talk of a GE2025 runBest “Foreign Interference” Anjani Sinha, Trump's pick for ambassador to Singapore, struggles with answers at Senate hearingUS comedian Sammy Obeid issued Singapore correction order over claims he was told to edit his script - CNASpirit of Yah Lah But ‘You will know what to do’: Ang Swee Chai’s urgent messageWest Coast kway chap stall refuses to sell 3rd bowl of kway to customer, but relents after confrontationMost “Social Compact” Moment Woman accused of making fake ex-DBS CEO 'Piyush Gupta' LinkedIn post blames social media managerSingapore secure historic Asian Cup qualification with spirited 2-1 comeback win over Hong Kong | The Straits TimesThe Most “Sinkie Pwn Sinkie” Moment NUS implements five-day work-from-office policy for all university staffSingapore footballer dropped from U-17 national squad after row over studies and training camp“Talent” of the Year High Court dismisses Pritam Singh's appeal against conviction for lying to parliamentary committeeGavin Lee appointed Lions head coach, seen taking MRT to press conference with suit in garment bag𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘬
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Dec 22, 2025 • 1h 4min

#756: SEA Games Athletes Slammed by SNOC for Poor Performance & Backlash for SG Mermaid Influencer

Singapore won 52 gold medals at the SEA Games, but during a review, Mark Chay, Secretary General of SNOC, criticised football and badminton performances. Separately, an influencer came under investigation over alleged conduct involving her pet dog, drawing widespread attention and official scrutiny. 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮Check out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the iconic Singapore landmark and mascot, The Merlion!Listen on melisten | Spotify | Apple𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴Terence: Mickey's Christmas Carol ❄️🎁🔔 | Full EpisodeHaresh: 'Pull-up grandma' can do 100 pull-ups, barbell squat her own weight𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁”Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST SEASON 2(01:20) Intro(09:32) SEA Games Athletes Slammed by SNOC for Poor Performance (43:00) Backlash for SG Mermaid Influencer(54:50) One Shiok Comment(57:33) One Shiok Thing𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!Reddit | Telegram𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:SEA Games Athletes Slammed by SNOC for Poor PerformanceFootball, badminton under fire in review, as Singapore score 52-gold haulOutmuscled, outpaced and outlasted – SNOC blasts Young LionsYoung Lions, Singapore badminton team taken to task by officials after poor SEA Games showingsSingapore Athletics chief ‘greedy for more’ in 2027Young athletes' performance at SEA Games signal ‘bright sporting future’ for Singapore: OfficialYoung Lions and distance runner Soh Rui Yong win appeals to be part of SEA Games contingentBacklash for SG Mermaid InfluencerS'pore influencer Mermaid Girl denies alleged lewd acts with dog, says 'it can do whatever it wants'NParks investigating S’pore influencer over dog abuse allegations'She inspires me a lot': Gracie Hartie has a new PA who's encouraged to start an OnlyFans account too𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘬
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Dec 19, 2025 • 1h 25min

#755: Bertha Henson on Support for PM Wong, What Pritam Said on the Assembly & Her New Book

Bertha Henson returns to talk to us about her reflections on GE2025, how the senior and new ministers have been faring, as well as her latest book: “How To Be A Singapore Election SUPERSTAR“. We also discuss the role of Singaporean voters, how media is evolving (sometimes not for the better), and the recent controversy involving Pritam Singh and CNA.(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:45) Intro(01:27) Bertha's New Book(03:52) Challenges in Writing Political Books(21:21) Publishing and Book Launch(25:19) Engaging with Readers(27:26) Unique Book Signing Experience(29:21) Discussion about Voters(31:03) Book Writing and Voter Statistics(32:28) Political Engagement(33:39) Media Influence(34:25) Political Culture Shift(39:26) MPs' Role and Political Landscape(41:21) Parliamentary and Media Insights(54:44) Media Coverage Challenges(58:44) Pritam and The Assembly(59:38) Editorial Responsibilities(01:00:42) Public Opinion Impact(01:01:34) Future of Political Discourse(01:08:30) The Albatross Files Insights(01:10:18) One Shiok Thing(01:18:10) Post-Interview Reflection𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮'𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸!Click here to get your copy of “How To Be A Singapore Election SUPERSTAR”Find Bertha on Facebook𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺!We’re recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project.Check out the first wave of recordings for SG60Help us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴Terence: Vanity Fair portraits of White House leaders hoped to cut through ‘political theater.’Haresh: Disclosure Day | Official TeaserBertha: The Vendetta of An | Trailer𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁”Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!Reddit | Telegram𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀TikTok | Instagram | Facebook𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘬
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Dec 17, 2025 • 50min

#754: What the Bondi Beach Shooting Means for S’pore & Backlash for $2 Coffee at Bras Basah Stall

A shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach prompted global scrutiny and increased police patrols in Singapore, alongside statements condemning hate-based violence. Separately, a Bras Basah food court stall drew attention for charging a flat S$2 for all hot coffees and teas.𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 $150 𝘦𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘝𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴. 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘶𝘱 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢.𝘤𝘰𝘮. 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 6 𝘑𝘢𝘯 2026. 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺.(00:00) DirectAsia Insurance(00:45) Intro(03:42) What the Bondi Beach Shooting Means for S’pore(29:32) Backlash for $2 Coffee at Bras Basah Stall(41:43) One Shiok Comment(44:00) One Shiok Thing𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴Terence: Soh Rui Yong’s 10,000m raceHaresh: Calvin Quek sees off Vietnam duo to end Singapore’s 60-year 400m hurdles drought𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁”Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!Reddit | Telegram𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀TikTok | Instagram | Facebook𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:What the Bondi Beach Shooting Means for S’poreBondi Beach Shooting: Everything We Know About Terror Attack Targeting Jewish Holiday EventVisualizing how Sydney’s deadly Bondi Beach shooting unfoldedSingapore will not allow hate speech targeted at any group, says Shanmugam after Bondi Beach attackBondi Beach hero becomes source of pride in Syrian hometownAustralia mass shooting: How it happened | About ThatSingapore police step up patrols in certain areas following Sydney’s Bondi Beach shootingBacklash for $2 Coffee at Bras Basah StallBras Basah food court charges flat S$2 price for all hot coffees & teas with or without sugar or milk𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘬
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Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 1min

#753: Mediacorp Pulls Pritam Interview Over Contempt & Wedding Venue Slams Influencer for Request

Mediacorp removed a CNA interview with Pritam Singh after concerns it could amount to contempt of court, with both parties issuing apologies. Separately, a Singapore wedding venue went viral for rejecting an influencer’s request for a free S$15,000 anniversary event.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.com𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴Terence: Should immigrants learn English?Haresh: Free weekend late-night shuttle buses from Clarke Quay to other parts of town, Tampines, Jurong𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!Drop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁”Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here(00:00) Folklory(01:12) Intro(08:04) Mediacorp Pulls Pritam Interview Over Contempt(30:30) Wedding Venue Slams Influencer for Request(49:13) One Shiok Comment(54:37) One Shiok Thing𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!Reddit | Telegram𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀TikTok | Instagram |Facebook𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:Mediacorp Pulls Pritam Interview Over Contempt Of CourtMediacorp apologises, takes down Pritam Singh interview for contempt of courtPritam Singh apologises for comments on CNA interview, accepts they could be seen as contempt of courtMediacorp statement on The Assembly interview with Mr Pritam SinghPritam’s Post on FBContempt of Court | Attorney-General's ChambersWedding Venue Slams Influencer for RequestS'pore wedding venue calls out influencer for asking for free Christmas Eve anniversary sponsorship worth up to S$15,000𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 @𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘬
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Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 11min

#752: Head Coach Gavin Lee on The One Moment He Cried in HK & What Football Means to S'poreans

Gavin Lee, head coach of Singapore's national men's football team, discusses his inspiring journey to leading the team to Asian Cup qualification. He shares the emotional moment of joy after a win against Hong Kong that brought him to tears. Gavin emphasizes the importance of storytelling for player development and creating a supportive environment. He addresses the challenges faced by the Football Association of Singapore and reflects on his commitment to building a legacy while aiming for realistic goals in the upcoming Asian Cup.

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