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Singapore will trial extended liquor hours till 4AM for nightlife spots in Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Upper Circular Road as part of a plan to revitalise the area. Plus, Singapore Airlines apologises after a Muslim passenger was served prosciutto and allegedly told it wasn’t pork.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets hereOur 700th Episode Special Livestream!Happening 11 August Monday at 6.00pm GMT+8!Click here to get notified when we go live!(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO ASIA(01:14) Intro(07:06) Trial To Extend Liquor Licenses to 4am(30:00) Muslim Passenger Served Pork on SIA(46:10) One Shiok Comment(48:34) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: HIM | Official TrailerTerence: Planned Obsolescence and the Death of Great ProductsSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookTrial To Extend Liquor Licenses to 4amNightspots in Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Upper Circular Road can apply to extend liquor trading hours in trialLiquor licences for F&B, nightlife venues extended to 4am in Boat Quay, Clarke QuayJoint Press Release on Revitalisation Measures at Boat Quay Historic District, Upper Circular Road Area and Clarke Quay Conservation Area[2018] Extension of liquor hours at Clarke Quay on trialMuslim Passenger Served Pork on SIAMuslim man on SIA flight served prosciutto, asks if it's pork, allegedly told it's not & ends up eating itSingapore Airlines apologises after Muslim passenger served pork, crew ‘didn’t know’ what prosciutto isMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Sandra Riley Tang joins us to talk about her unforgettable performance with Coldplay in Singapore, her departure from The Sam Willows, and her passion for better HDB design. She reflects on burnout, therapy, and creative freedom, while sharing why she’s now focused on building a more beautiful, intentional life—both onstage and off.Our Sponsor: People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM)This episode is brought to you in partnership with PAYM. They've recently launched the Youth Charter as part of the FutureYOUth Movement, which you can view at the PA Youth CharterCheck out PAYM on Instagram at @paym.youths(00:00) FutureYOUth Movement | PA Youth Charter(00:50) Intro(02:46) Exploration of Solo Music Career(06:08) Rediscovery and Performance Reflections(14:12) Impact of Opening for Coldplay(21:41) SG's Music and Sports Scenes(25:43) Pressure and Creative Change(26:30) Exploring Artistic Avenues(27:35) Return to Music(28:45) SingSong Social(44:18) Impact of HDB Colours(49:01) Meeting with the Town Council(52:13) Neighbourhood Voting and Survey(57:20) Community Involvement(59:32) Design Alterations and Approval(01:11:24) Navigating Bureaucracy(01:13:10) Design Aesthetics and Public Spaces(01:17:41) The Role of Creativity in HDB Design(01:24:40) One Shiok ThingFind Sandra Riley Tang Online!RRILEY on InstagramHer Viral HDB VideoOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free To Wear SunscreenTerence: Beyond the puzzles: Meet the people who bring escape rooms to lifeSandra: HDB | Town Design GuidesComment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FBMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A viral video over the weekend showed food vendors at the SG60 Bayfront food fair worried about suffering major losses of up to $10,000. But is it their fault or is it a lack of support from the organisers? Elsewhere, American Eagle is under fire for a jeans ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney that has been accused of promoting eugenics.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets here(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:13) Intro(05:00) SG60 Food Fair Vendors Slam Poor Sales(29:07) Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Ad Called Out(53:52) One Shiok Comment(01:01:06) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Sons of SeverTerence: The Bassem Youssef Interview | NELK BOYSSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookSG60 Food Fair Vendors Slam Poor Sales'On the verge of losing $10k': Vendors voice concerns about poor business at Bayfront SG60 food fairVideo created by KwazyKorndog (@kwazykorndog)Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Ad Called OutAmerican Eagle Outfitters defends controversial Sydney Sweeney jeans adSydney Sweeney's voter registration revealed amid American Eagle's 'good jeans' ad backlashMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Singapore’s top universities are introducing Mandarin-taught modules as interest from Chinese students grows, sparking debate about inclusivity, messaging, and academic identity. Elsewhere, podcaster & ex-Malaysian minister Khairy Jamaluddin called the PAP “juvenile” for reacting to Pritam Singh’s appearance on his podcast.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets here(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:22) Intro(09:00) Backlash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SG(48:23) Khairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s Podcast(59:54) One Shiok Comment(01:02:27) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Trump Dodges Epstein by Attacking Obama, Dropping MLK Files & Trying to Change CokeTerence: Dissect PodcastSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok |Instagram | FacebookBacklash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SGAs Singapore grows in popularity with Chinese students, universities roll out Mandarin-taught programmesKhairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s PodcastEx-Malaysian minister Khairy Jamaluddin calls PAP 'juvenile' for response to WP chief Pritam Singh's podcast appearanceMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Jinx Yeo opens up about what it’s really like being a stand-up comic in Singapore. He shares how his journey started 14 years ago, the impact of his viral videos as well as his experience building an international career from scratch. He also talks about making politically incorrect jokes, self-censorship and the difference between Singaporean and Western crowds.Check out Jinx’s Comedy!Jinx Yeo | Upcoming Comedy Shows & Tour DatesJinx Yeo - "Asian Nerd" Roasts the BritishNominate 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 SG60You can check out the first wave of recordings on the same siteHelp us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:48) Intro(02:54) Overcoming Introversion & Starting a Comedy Career(03:49) Challenges & Experiences in Comedy(09:10) Early Days of Singapore's Comedy Scene(18:09) Experiences in UK and Australia Comedy Scenes(22:00) Viral Success & International Exposure(26:28) Performing for Diverse Audiences & Writing Process(31:16) Dealing with Bureaucracy in Singapore's Creative Scene(36:21) Perceptions of Comedians and Political Correctness(40:03) The Craft of Stand-up Comedy(45:29) Nervousness, Performance & Political Comedy(51:21) Future of the Comedy Scene(57:10) International Influence & Responsibilities in Comedy(58:43) Jonathan Atherton's Legacy in Singapore Comedy(01:01:35) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingTerence: ROSÉ & PSY - APT. (live from 싸이흠뻑쇼 SUMMERSWAG 2025)Haresh: 1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives (ft. Mehdi Hasan)Jinx: WOAH! Trump Named In Epstein Files | Candace Ep 219Sign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A car fell into a sinkhole along Tanjong Katong Road, prompting a nationwide safety review of sewer works by PUB. Elsewhere, LTA reduced SMRT’s $3 million fine for a major East-West Line disruption to $2.4 million.Our Podcast Creation WorkshopOnly 2 more slots remain for our full-day podcast workshop on either 15th or 16th Aug, done face-to-face at our studio!Registration ends this Sunday (3 Aug), so sign up here(00:00) Our Podcast Creation Workshop!(03:00) Intro(13:07) Sinkhole at Tanjong Katong Swallows Car(39:17) SMRT Gets Reduced Fine for 2024 Train Disruption(49:49) One Shiok Comment(56:18) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: DJ Tinc on InstagramTerence: I Moved To An Abandoned House Near Mount Fuji, Japan To Start A BusinessSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookSinkhole at Tanjong Katong Swallows CarWoman taken to hospital after car falls into sinkhole on Tanjong Katong RoadCondo near Tanjong Katong sinkhole to hire independent engineers to assess safetyDashcam footage shows moment Tanjong Katong sinkhole openTanjong Katong sinkhole: PUB calls for safety time-out to review similar sewer works across SingaporeHow quick-thinking workers helped rescue driver of car that fell into Tanjong Katong sinkhole[2022] Slip road to Farrer Road closed for repair of cave-in, PUB hopes to reopen it ‘in the next few daysSMRT Gets Reduced Fine for 2024 Train DisruptionEast-West Line disruption: LTA cuts SMRT's fine to S$2.4 million; amount to go to Public Transport FundMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The tragic death of Jane Lee, owner of Sumo Salad, has sparked nationwide debate about Singapore’s Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA). We break down what happened, the WICA loopholes she flagged before her passing, and why her case has rattled business owners and employees alike. Plus: Singapore’s libraries are moving into shopping malls, but is that a good thing?Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets here(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:30) Intro(07:37) The Controversial Death of Jane Lee(27:44) Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East Library(42:06) One Shiok Comment(45:00) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Giants of Late-Night Visit Stephen Colbert in Show of SupportTerence: David Guetta Answers DJ QuestionsSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookThe Controversial Death of Jane LeeMOM looking into alleged fraudulent work injury claim against Sumo Salad; police investigating owner's deathMOM probing work injury claim flagged by late Sumo Salad boss Jane Lee: DineshWhat is the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA)Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East LibraryFrom standalone sites to mall tenants: Is this the future of Singapore's libraries?LAB25 (Libraries & Archives Blueprint 2025)Mics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Donald Low, Professor of Practice at the HKUST Institute for Public Policy, is back to unpack the recent debate around COEs involving SM Lee Hsien Loong and WP’s Jamus Lim, as well as comments by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow. Plus: Singapore’s rent crisis is boiling over, with tenants frustrated by landlords’ rising expectations. Are landlords really the villains - or is there more to the story?Check out Prof Donald Low:The Price of Zero: China's policy missteps during and after COVIDDonald’s Book recommendations: ⁠Capitalism and its Critics, John CassidyThe Undercover Economist, Tim Harford⁠⁠The Economic Naturalist: In Search of Explanations for Everyday Enigmas, Robert H. FrankFolkloryIf 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.com(00:00) Folklory(01:03) Intro(02:06) Discussion on GE2025(05:41) COE System Analysis(12:08) Economics of Private Vehicle Ownership(21:19) Comparison with Hong Kong(27:44) Parking Challenges(29:25) Institutional Rules and COE in Singapore(36:42) Economics of Scarce Resources(44:07) Institutional Change and Empathy in Economics(45:38) Institutions and Urban Planning(54:47) Sustainability and Resource Management(58:56) Economic Thoughts of Singapore's Leadership(01:00:29) US Trade Policies and Impact(01:02:15) Globalisation and Economic Shifts(01:11:53) Hong Kong vs Singapore Living Conditions(01:20:06) Economic Education and Resources(01:27:32) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingTerence: World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025Haresh: Nike Training Club: WellnessDonald Low: The White Lotus Season 3 | Official TrailerSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung announced that MOH is working with MOH to list etomidate as an illegal drug after one-third of vapes seized were found to contain it. Is this the best solution? Elsewhere, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after getting caught cheating with his HR Head, Kristin Cabot, on camera at a Coldplay Concert in Boston. We unpack the ethics, memes, and whether Coldplay is really to blame. Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets hereJoin our Reddit AMA on Tue, 22 July at 4pm SGTHappening on our YLB Subreddit(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:06) Intro(11:22) Kpod Vapes to be Listed as Illegal Drug(38:26) Astronomer CEO Resigns After Coldplay Controversy(53:53) One Shiok Comment(58:06) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Official TrailerTerence: Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in ArtSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookKpod Vapes to be Listed as Illegal DrugSingapore working to list etomidate as illegal drug; one-third of vapes seized found to contain itWhat we can do to fight the insidious threat of ‘zombie vapes’Over 2,500 vaping reports in first half of 2025; HSA to launch online reporting formAlleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences2 weeks’ jail for man caught smuggling over 1,800 vapes and pods into SingaporeAstronomer CEO Resigns After Coldplay ControversyAstronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after Coldplay 'kiss cam' controversyChris Martin branded 'messy' as he makes more drama after Astronomer CEO affair scandalMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

What happens when your art pokes too close to the truth? In this episode, Sonny Liew, Eisner-winning cartoonist of The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, joins us to reflect on 10 years of his landmark graphic novel, and how it almost got banned. We dive into his new project on capitalism, the cultural contradictions of Singapore, and why his latest collectible action figures featuring Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Keng Swee and S Rajaratnam, are quietly subversive.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets hereCheck Out Sonny Liew’s Work!Sonny on InstagramSonny’s WebsiteSonny’s PatreonFind his books hereCartoonist Sonny Liew turns Singapore's pioneer leaders into vintage toy figures for art exhibition(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:11) Intro(03:08) Sonny's Journey to Cartooning(05:05) The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye(09:27) Singapore's Comic History(10:51) Art and Controversy(20:10) International Reception and Success(27:47) Delving Into Capitalism(31:16) Creative Process and Inspiration(35:54) Challenges of Working in Singapore(53:43) Introduction to Art as Processing(54:40) Creating Action Figurines(56:43) PAPxPA: Performance Art Theme(59:54) Narrative Battles and Art Intentions(01:03:34) Reflections on Artistic Motivation(01:06:55) Developing New Creative Works(01:09:03) The Role of Social Media and Audience Engagement(01:13:32) Exploring Past Projects and Collaborations(01:15:25) Distribution Challenges and Future Aspirations(01:17:15) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingTerence: Master: the allegations against Neil GaimanHaresh: How the smartest founders are winning in AISonny: Reuther: A Daughter Strikes - Elisabeth R. DickmeyerSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FBMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak