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We all thought it was a done deal, but the Singapore Government has swooped in to block the sale of a majority stake of local insurer NTUC Income, to German company Allianz. Why? Well, buckle up–this episode gets pretty technical! We also look at the bigger questions Singaporeans are asking, like should we be grateful that such a bad deal got caught, or worried it almost went through? In other news, Simu Liu of Shang-Chi fame slammed a Canadian company for marketing its bubble tea drinks without acknowledging the drink’s Taiwanese origins. As they say, not all heroes wear capes!(00:00) The Meat Club(01:16) Intro(07:20) Government blocks NTUC Income-Allianz Deal At The Last Minute(46:44) Simu Liu Calls Out Cultural Appropriation of Bubble Tea(01:08:27) One Shiok Comment(01:09:41) One Shiok ThingOur sponsor - The Meat ClubGet awesome meat delivered right to your doorstep with the Meat Club!They offer all kinds of meat, fresh fruit, vegetables, and even vegetarian options & collagen protein products!Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut P.S. Please only use the link above because we earn a little with every purchase made through it! Thanks!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/@yahlahbutGovernment blocks NTUC Income-Allianz Deal At The Last MinuteSingapore blocks Income-Allianz deal but leaves door open if concerns over public interest are fully addressed - CNAFraying of Allianz-Income deal shocks insiders; coming up with new proposal no easy taskThe Income-Allianz Deal Is Off (for Now), but How Did It Get So Far?CNA Explains: Why a global insurance giant was stopped from buying a majority stake in Singapore's Income - CNAGovernment rejects Income-Allianz insurance deal in current form, but door remains open to any new arrangementYLB 554 with Tan Kin LianSimu Liu Calls Out Cultural Appropriation of Bubble TeaBoba tea company apologises over Canada Dragon's Den rowBoba tea company apologizes after Marvel actor criticizes product | CNNOpinion | Storm in a bubble tea cup? Marvel star calls cultural appropriation on Canadian brandOne Shiok CommentComment by junglejimbo88Comment on Reddit about Simu LiuOne Shiok ThingWhy Nike Doesn't Like Roger FedererPimEyes: Face Recognition Search Engine and Reverse Image SearchMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

We never thought we'd be able to make a show that involved this much gore and dark comedy, but we just did! It's called "Zombie Safari" & it's Singapore's first adult-animated series about a Zombie apocalypse involving talking animals at a Zoo. We chat with Mark Wee, co-creator and one of the co-founders of Finding Pictures, the animation studio we worked with, as well as Jun Vinh, who played the lead character of Musang the Civet Cat. We talk about the challenges we faced getting the show greenlit, as well as some surprising facts about animation production & voice acting. (00:00) Intro(01:30) Beginning of Finding Pictures(15:21) Zombie Safari's Creative Process(23:31) Voice Acting and Production(27:47) Character and Environment Design(33:01) Creating and Animating a 3D World(37:20) Voice Acting vs Live Action(46:12) Fun and Challenges of Animation(53:46) Design Decisions and Zoo Architecture(55:58) Singapore Zoo's Influence(01:00:24) Film Industry Challenges and Collaboration(01:03:37) One Shiok ThingOur New Adult Animated Series, ZOMBIE SAFARIOn 31 Oct, our latest (and darkest) animated comedy series will go live! ZOMBIE SAFARI follows a ragtag group of zoo animals battling a zombie apocalypse, and is filled with the craziest things you’d never expect out of a local TV show! Check them all out on MeWatch and on YouTubeFind 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/@yahlahbutCheck out Jun Vinh & Finding PicturesJun Vinh, our lead actor!Finding Pictures, our partner animation studio!One Shiok ThingDeadpool Designs the Cheekiest Xbox Controller'Locals tell me they never noticed the designs': Photographer's images of Singapore MRT stations go viralDon’t Eat Before Reading This | Marco Pierre White’s Steak a la LyonnaiseMushishi Vol. 1 TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This episode we ask: when is a protest, a protest? A Spanish couple on their honeymoon here are providing a fascinating test case. They held up signs denouncing Singaporean Peter Lim’s ownership of football club Valencia, and were shocked when they were not allowed to leave the country. Even with our stringent rules, this feels like a stretch. Join us as we speculate on where the tipping point is, and why! Separately, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has been hailed for his humility after he was seen taking a budget airline after a work trip in Laos. But what exactly are the rules surrounding politicians and air travel?(00:00) Folklory(01:15) Intro(08:37) Spanish Couple Detained for Protesting Singaporean Ownership of Valencia FC(34:03) PM Wong Flies Scoot(50:07) One Shiok Comment(53:13) One Shiok ThingOur Folklory Christmas CassetteIf you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind Christmas gift, we’ve got the perfect idea - our Folklory cassette!It’s a limited edition bluetooth speaker styled as cassette, that will come preloaded with any Folklories you buy!So order by 31 Oct to guarantee your cassette delivery by 25 Dec!Get yours at Folklory.comOur 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/@yahlahbutSpanish Couple Detained for Protesting Singaporean Ownership of Valencia FCSpanish couple assisting with investigations after protests in S’pore against Valencia owner Peter LimSingapore police investigating Spanish couple over protest against Valencia owner Peter LimValencia fans on honeymoon in Singapore held by police over Peter Lim protestValencia fans detained in Singapore over football protestPublic Order Act 2009 - Singapore Statutes Online[2022] Activist Jolovan Wham fined $3k over unlawful assembly; charge linked to 'smiley face' picture withdrawn | The Straits TimesPM Wong Flies Scoot'Felt like home': PM Lawrence Wong receives cheers as he boards Scoot flight from Laos to SingaporePM Wong takes Scoot flight, fellow passengers cheerScoot's sentiments soar after PM Wong flies airline from Laos to SingaporeOne Shiok CommentComment by spiderman015Comments on Munah on YLBOne Shiok ThingSushi Glory Hole (Official Uncensored Music Video)29,000 Feet Up Mount Everest with DJI Mavic 3 ProMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

We’re horrified that a secondary one girl was beaten up by her own schoolmates at a HDB block near their school, resulting in a ruptured eardrum. We discuss with actor and friend of YLB Munah Bagharib what pushes young people to harm others, and why others are comfortable to watch. But it wouldn’t be YLB if we didn’t also speculate on wild ways to reform bullies! In less distressing educational news, SMU’s College of Integrative Studies allows students to design their own majors. Haven’t we heard this before..? How new is this concept really, and how useful will it be once its students graduate?(00:00) Words of Wisdom(01:01) Intro(12:14) School Bullies Tore a Girl’s Eardrum(50:33) Invent Your Own Major at SMU(01:15:12) Munah's One Shiok Comment(01:16:20) One Shiok ThingNominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Our 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 Munah!InstagramTikTokAccidental Death of an ActivistFind 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/School Bullies Tore a Girl’s EardrumMeridian Secondary School student allegedly hit & slapped by other students at void deck, eardrum rupturedMeridian Sec schoolgirl beaten up by bullies, eardrum rupturedInvent Your Own Major at SMUNew SMU degree that allows students to define their own major welcomes its pioneer batchOne Shiok ThingCan 25 Liberal College Students Outsmart 1 Conservative? (feat. Charlie Kirk)Culinary Class Wars | Official Trailer | NetflixFake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald PodcastMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak  

Oh Iswaran, we wish we knew how to quit you. Just when we thought we’d packed the former Transport Minister off to prison and closed that chapter, details of his cell emerge… along with a photo of him in prison uniform!!!??? Okaaay, should we be seeing this? We discuss the treatment he will get in Changi Prison, the reasons behind it, as well as the ethics of the photo, which has now been published on several mainstream media outlets. Speaking of seeing inappropriate things, a Qantas flight recently screened a movie for all its passengers without realising it was sexually explicit. We discuss the perfect storm of factors that could have made such a mistake possible…(00:00) Tell You First(00:48) Intro(09:55) That Photo of Iswaran in Prison Garb(25:54) Qantas Makes Passengers Watch R-Rated Movie(42:33) One Shiok Comment(48:54) 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 founding of the Night Safari, the world’s first nocturnal zoo!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFolkloryIf 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/@yahlahbutThat Photo of Iswaran in Prison GarbIswaran housed in single-man cell due to 'higher safety and security risk': Singapore Prison ServiceIswaran’s single-cell placement: Reflections on prison life in solitary vs shared cellsIswaran housed in single-man cell due to ‘higher safety and security risk’: S’pore Prison ServiceSingapore’s Indian-origin former minister gets 6.9 sq m single-cell in Changi Prison to serve jail termQantas Makes Passengers Watch R-Rated MovieQantas Apologizes for Showing R-Rated Film With Nudity to Entire Flight‘No headphones, no movie, no water’: Why some travellers are ‘raw-dogging’ on flightsDADDIO | Official Trailer (2024)One Shiok CommentComment on YLB #569 feat. Rishi BudhraniComment by Mediocre-Loquat-69One Shiok ThingRoy Keane meets Roy Keane - SKY Mobile!!!Phil Jones On Rangnick, Erik ten Hag & José Mourinho At Man UnitedMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak  

It seems we’re not done talking about former Transport Minister Iswaran yet! Just before entering prison, he announced he will not be appealing his one-year sentence. We examine his statement and try to read between the lines. Why the change of tone? How will Singaporeans view him now? Separately, the craze over Labubu dolls here has finally spread to… Taoism?? We discuss if their use in a recent Taoist ceremony has crossed a line.(00:00) Folklory(00:40) Intro(04:48) Iswaran Apologises, Begins Jail Term(28:32) Taoism-themed Labubu Dolls?(40:07) One Shiok Comment(44:04) 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/@yahlahbutIswaran Apologises, Begins Jail TermIswaran not appealing jail sentence; prison term to start Oct 7Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng charged with abetting public servant to obtain valuable things, obstructing justiceTaoism-themed Labubu Dolls?Temple rolls out Labubu toys for Nine Emperor Gods Festival, but some say it's disrespectfulOur Favourite Labubu Doll Accessories and the Best MonstersLabubu fever: Singapore PAP politician enlists ‘cutest volunteer’ to engage youthOne Shiok CommentComment by lynnlee4822One Shiok ThingBored? Hit the button - Discover the web!2. I moved to the French countryside (alone)Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The verdict is out! We break down former Transport Minister Iswaran’s jail sentence, and ask the tough questions. Who really won and lost? What else would we have learned if the case went to trial? What’s with Haresh and all his conspiracy theories? We also discuss how a food court ended up reproducing a local artist’s work without permission, and did they try to get around copyright concerns with generative AI?(00:00) Ergotune Vesby(01:00) Intro(07:05) Iswaran Gets 12 Months’ Jail(42:14) Food Court ‘Steals’ Artist’s Work?(52:23) One Shiok Comment(55:23) One Shiok ThingErgotuneVesby is Singapore’s first 100% locally designed office task chairAvailable in 5 colours: Charcoal Black, Caesius Blue, Coral Red, Celadon Green, and Ash BrownAffiliate link: https://ergotune.com/?ref=YAHLAHBUTPODCASTGet $20 off Vesby, with the Promo Code: YAHLAHBUTPODCAST (stackable with other discounts)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/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutIswaran Gets 12 Months’ JailFormer Singapore minister S Iswaran sentenced to 12 months' jail for obtaining valuables worth S$403,300, obstructing justiceIswaran gets jail: Key moments from graft probe to sentencingWhy was Iswaran handed a one-year jail sentence? Key points from judgement‘Disappointed and saddened’ but it is Govt’s duty to act when needed to stay clean: PM Wong on IswaranPMO | Statement by PM Lawrence Wong on the Sentencing of Mr S Iswaran'Manifestly inadequate': Judge on why Iswaran received a year in jail instead of shorter sentenceFood Court ‘Steals’ Artist’s Work?S’pore artist finds artwork distorted & used without permission for mural in Bras Basah food courtBras Basah foodcourt removes artwork after plagiarism allegations blow up on social media'We were ignorant of the fact': Bras Basah food court apologises after artwork found to be plagiarisedMark Zuckerberg: creators and publishers ‘overestimate the value’ of their work for training AIOne Shiok CommentComment by PseudeinMeme by hayata_sOne Shiok ThingI used to hate QR codes. But they're actually geniusEssaysMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

In news that both sucks and blows, Dyson has become the latest tech company in Singapore to do a sudden round of retrenchments, giving the relevant union only a day’s notice! We discuss what the union can still do, as well as Dyson’s broader impact locally. Also, Singapore’s last kampung is back in the spotlight after property TikTokers reported the land to be valued at a whopping $70 million. Why won’t the owner sell, and what should its eventual fate be? Back to chew on these issues after a month of paternity leave, is Haresh!(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:42) Intro(15:20) Dyson’s Shock Layoffs(37:40) Singapore’s $70 Million Kampung(49:17) One Shiok Comment(54:37) One Shiok ThingOur NEW Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we cover the shocking events of the Koro Crisis of 1967, when Singaporean men shrivelled up in the face of a swine-induced panic. New eps every Tuesday!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleNominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information!Find us here!Our WebsiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeDyson’s Shock LayoffsS’pore union dismayed by Dyson’s one-day notice of surprise layoff‘People are shocked and have low morale’ as Dyson implements surprise layoffs in Singapore[Jul 2024] Dyson Layoffs: Dyson is cutting 1,000 jobs in the UK, CEO says decision “incredibly painful”[May 2023] Dyson to open battery plant in Singapore as part of US$3.4 billion global investment planSingapore’s $70 Million KampungOwner of Singapore's last kampung, valued at $70m, refuses to sell land[2021] Singapore: Why these defiant 'nail house' owners refuse to sell[2014] China's nail houses: the homeowners who refuse to make wayOne Shiok CommentComments on YLB Reddit post about Haresh becoming a dadComment on TYF episode on Disappearing Genitals: The Koro Crisis of 1967One Shiok ThingAbandoned Films - YouTubeMr. McMahon | Official Trailer | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

Rishi steps up to the plate of guest host, bringing the Sindhi presence back onto the podcast! This week, we talk about the elephant in the room, the MRT East-West line disruption. As Singapore reels from the massive disruption, we sift through the chatter online and try to figure out: who’s to blame? Also, strangely enough, Rishi himself got in the news this week, where he trolled a scam caller from Pakistan. We break down the phone call and the elaborate ruses that scammers are coming up with these days.(00:00) Ergotune Vesby(00:57) Intro(25:47) MRT Disruption: Whose Fault?(58:38) How to Scam a Scammer(01:12:26) One Shiok ThingErgotuneVesby is Singapore’s first 100% locally designed office task chairAvailable in 5 colors: Charcoal Black, Caesius Blue, Coral Red, Celadon Green, and Ash BrownAffiliate link: https://ergotune.com/?ref=YAHLAHBUTPODCASTGet $20 off Vesby, with the Promo Code: YAHLAHBUTPODCAST (stackable with other discounts)Find us here!Our WebsiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFind Rishi!Tickets for Can I Make You A Suit, Mate?InstagramTikTokMRT Disruption: Whose Fault?East-West Line disruption: A timeline of what happenedEWL MRT disruption enters day 3, SMRT aims to restore full service by 30 September: Singapore live newsChee Hong Tat’s FB’s postChee Hong Tat: SMRT to replace 30+ rail segments on damaged EWL track with no clear timeline for completionRedditors highlight SMRT Chairman’s 2023 ‘avoid overmaintenance’ remark after EWL disruptionHow to Scam a ScammerLocal comedian trolls scammer impersonating police officerOne Shiok ThingThe Banana Pie Feud Between Dona Manis & Auntie Peng: Which Pie Is Better? | On The Red DotRace Against CancerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Just 2 days removed from F1, the trial of S Iswaran coincidentally begins…with a twist! The prosecution has amended charges of corruption against the former Minister, and he has pleaded guilty to the 5 outstanding charges. Is it over before it has even begun? What is happening here? At the same time, viral livestreamer iShowSpeed continues his whirlwind Southeast Asia tour in Singapore, crossing paths with Simu Liu, Tan Jianhao and… YLB’s very own Dom? Hear our resident Gen Zs Tristen and Dom explain the appeal of iShowSpeed to young people, in their final appearance as guests hosts before Haresh returns!(00:00) Tech Week Singapore(01:04) Intro(02:16) Iswaran Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charges(29:16) YouTuber IShowSpeed Zips Through Singapore(01:00:28) One Shiok ThingTech Week SingaporeWhether you’re a tech enthusiast, an industry professional, or just curious about what the future holds, don’t miss outBest thing is that registration is FREE: https://www.gevme.com/Tech-Week-2024-visitor-registration/?promo=&source=other_organic_PodcastAnd it'll also grant you access to all 6 shows at MBS that are part of Tech Week Singapore Mark your calendars for 9-10 October 2024 and get ready for Tech Week Singapore!Website: https://www.singaporetechnologyweek.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-week-singapore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TechweekSingapore/ X: https://x.com/techweeksgFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram Channel YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTubeIswaran Pleads Guilty to Reduced ChargesST Explains: What is Section 165, and how did Iswaran go from claiming trial to pleading guilty?Calvin Cheng FB postAs it happened: Iswaran convicted of five charges including obtaining gifts, to be sentenced on Oct 3CNA Explains: Why did the prosecution amend the charges brought against Iswaran?Ex-minister found guilty in case that gripped SingaporeYouTuber IShowSpeed Zips Through SingaporeJianhao Tan feels ‘defeated’ by hate messages from IShowSpeed fans over failed S’pore streamIShowSpeed meets Shang-Chi star Simu Liu during Singapore IRL streamIShowSpeed's Singapore live stream flops, he hops over to JBStreamer IShowSpeed back in S'pore at Arab Street, gets free iPhone 16 & tries teh tarikStreamer IShowSpeed wins S$10K after beating S’pore TikToker in foot raceOne Shiok Thingpathetic scammers steal $230 million but get caught celebrating - VoidzillaBillionsGhost of Yōtei - Announce Trailer | PS5 GamesMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak