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The World Happiness Report 2024 placed Singapore as the 30th happiest country in the world, which made it the top in Asia. Some online commentators were incredulous at the ranking, but is there more to the results than meets the eye? Elsewhere, a Kampong Glam bazaar food vendor was caught in a public dispute with a customer who posted a bad review of their fries. Is the customer always right, or does the vendor have a point?Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGFolkloryCapture stories & memories from your parents while they are still around!Click here to chat with us on WhatsApp, or find out more info at Folklory.comIs Singapore REALLY the Happiest Asian Country?Singapore falls 5 spots to 30th in world happiness ranking but still tops Asia for 2nd straight yearSingapore is the happiest country in Asia: World Happiness Report 2024Research finds countries that focus the most on happiness can end up making people feel worseThe World Happiness Report HomepageUnderstanding How Gallup Uses the Cantril ScaleWorld Happiness Report 2024Singapore ranked 25th happiest country in the world by UN but some raise doubts over resultsKampong Glam Bazaar Stall Spars with Customer Over Review'Just embarrassing': Kampong Glam bazaar food vendor under fire for 'passive-aggressive' responses to food reviewToo frank? Food vendor clashes with TikTok users over ‘brutally honest’ review, says feedback should be given directlyOne Shiok CommentComment by Old_Baseball_239Comment by louislim6530One Shiok ThingSINGAPORE VS CHINA｜ World Cup Asian QualifiersTom Merrick YouTubeMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

On Tuesday, WP chief Pritam Singh was charged with lying to Parliament over Raeesah Khan’s case from 2021. While he has pleaded not guilty, what is the political significance of these charges, especially in the lead up to the next General Elections? Elsewhere, a Reddit post ranting about work culture in Singapore has triggered a flurry of both supportive and dismissive comments. Why did this issue polarise online opinion?(00:00) A message from Folklory(01:05) Intro(04:17) WP’s Pritam Singh Charged with Lying(39:17) Debate About Singapore Work Culture(01:02:54) One Shiok Comment(01:05:21) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our website YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryLooking for the perfect gift that’ll leave you special someone speechless? Get your Folklory now!Click here to chat with us on WhatsApp, or find out more info at Folklory.comWP’s Pritam Singh Charged with LyingWP chief Pritam Singh charged with lying to Parliament over Raeesah Khan’s case, pleads not guiltySPF | AGC-SPF Joint Statement On Completion Of Investigations Into Conduct Before The Committee Of PrivilegesPritam Singh charged with lying to parliamentary committee: A timeline of eventsAs it happened: Pritam Singh pleads not guilty to charges of lying to parliament committee over Raeesah Khan’s casePritam Singh to continue all parliamentary, town council duties until legal process comes to 'complete close'PAP will not seek Pritam Singh's suspension from parliament while legal proceedings are ongoing - CNAFormer minister Iswaran returns to Singapore, surrenders passport: AGC[Feb 2022] Sylvia Lim's notes from WP meeting damaging to Pritam Singh's testimony: COP[Feb 2022] Sylvia Lim says her handwritten notes back Pritam Singh's position, contrary to privileges committee's finding[Feb 2022] Committee of Privileges 'satisfied' Workers' Party leaders lied while testifying under oath[May 2022] MPs fined at least S$10,000 to be disqualified after Parliament passes changes to raise quantum from S$2,000Debate About Singapore Work Culture'Is it just me going crazy?' Junior employee in Singapore questions culture of working 44 hours a week[Oct 2023] Fresh graduate’s rant about first 9 to 5 job resonates with netizensOne Shiok CommentComment by Apprehensive_Nail971Comment by Chan-bc6ozOne Shiok ThingDigital Defense - your guide to securing your digital life and protecting your privacy Physical: 100 Season 2 - Underground | Official Trailer | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Singapore is currently assessing whether to bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after Victoria pulled out last year due to its ballooning budget. What are the pros and cons of hosting these Games on such short notice? Elsewhere, the SAF is investigating a photo of a group of servicemen on a military exercise which was posted to IG stories recently. Even worse, a racist caption accompanied the photograph. What would possess these men to post this offensive material?Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGFolkloryIf 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.comShould Singapore Host Commonwealth Games?Singapore assessing 'feasibility of invite' to host 2026 Commonwealth Games[2023] Gold Coast pulls bid for 2026 Commonwealth GamesUnclear if worthwhile for Singapore to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, say analysts[2023] Singapore to host World Aquatics Championships in 2025[2023] Australian state to pay $330m for withdrawing as 2026 Commonwealth Games host[2023] ‘A pointless exercise’: mixed feelings over Games legacy in bankrupt Birmingham[2022] What was the cost of Commonwealth Games 2022?Army Boys Post Photo with Racist CaptionSAF investigating online photo of servicemen during training that bore racist captionSAF investigating Instagram Story of 6 uniformed men with racist captionOne Shiok CommentComment by Massive-Address3966Comment by june4634One Shiok ThingThe Morning Show — Official Teaser TrailerMRTC 1988 - Your Guide To Travelling On The MRT (English)Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week, the House of Representatives in the US passed a bill that could lead to a national TikTok ban. In response, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew made an impassioned plea to American users to tell their political leaders not to ban the app. Could this actually happen? Elsewhere, many Malaysians made a meal of a Top 100 Sandwiches in the World list that had “kaya toast” from Singapore at #42. These commentators complained that SIngapore had stolen yet another Malaysian dish; is there any truth to these claims?Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGFolkloryIf 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.comTikTok Banned in the USTikTok ban: How Congress could force ByteDance to sell or push the app out of the US | TechCrunchTikTok begs users to tell Congress not to ban it | TechCrunchExplainer: Potential TikTok ban in US — what's likely to happen next and what are the implications for users? - TODAYWhat to know about TikTok owner ByteDance as U.S. considers possible ban - The Washington PostWhy a sale of TikTok would not be easy | The Seattle TimesBill that could ban TikTok in the US passed. Here's what to knowUS is moving closer to banning TikTok: Which countries have already blocked the Chinese app?TikTok execs believed Biden joining the app meant a ban was no longer an imminent threat: WSJIf the US bans TikTok, China will be getting a taste of its own medicineWhy is Trump now defending TikTok in the US after trying to ban it?Is Kaya Toast Malaysian?#trending: 'Singapore's kaya toast' in world's top 50 sandwiches list, Malaysians say it was 'stolen' from themWho Created Butter Chicken? India’s Great Curry Clash.One Shiok CommentComment by butthenhorComment by YUVANMOHAN2009One Shiok ThingAkaash Singh - Stand Up ComedyWE DONE WITH THE 90'S!!!Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A recent Ipsos survey of 500 Singaporeans revealed that 57% of Singaporean men agree with the statement "we have gone so far in promoting women's equality that we are discriminating against men." Is Singapore a really sexist society? Elsewhere, Kate Middleton’s doctored Mother’s Day photo has triggered a firestorm of criticism, with international news agencies even voluntarily opting to remove the photo from circulation. Why is the world obsessed with the Princess’ poor Photoshop skills?Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGFolkloryIf 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.comDo Men Think Women’s Equality Has Gone Too Far?57% of S'porean men think women's equality has gone so far as to discriminate against men: Ipsos surveyMillennials and Gen Z less in favour of gender equality than older generationsCommentary: A new global gender divide is emerging2024 Report by IPSOS65% of women in Singapore have never asked for a pay rise: surveyS’pore women earn 14.3% less than men; gap narrowed over last five years: MOM dataWomen CEOs down to 12.5% in Singapore in 2023: MSCI report, ESGNew SME programme to support women entrepreneurs in financing, networkingKate Middleton’s Photo ScandalKate photo: Princess of Wales seen after saying she edited Mother's Day pictureHow Kate Middleton's Photo Controversy Exposes Royal FlawsKate Middleton photo scandal raises questions about media, celebrity photosOne Shiok CommentComment by natural.oil.tachikomaPost by butthenhorOne Shiok ThingTides of change: One last look at Senoko Fishery PortLuca Nardi SHOCKS Novak Djokovic 🤯 | Indian Wells 2024 HighlightsMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Over the weekend, the Italian ambassador to Singapore went on social media and called out Italian restaurant Gotti Italiano for bearing the name of an infamous mob boss and for hosting a “Hip Hop Mafioso” night. The restaurant has since publicly apologised to the ambassador and for any offence caused. Is it a reasonable expectation for the owners of a restaurant in Singapore to be sensitive to cultural nuances of another country? Elsewhere, US fast food chain Wendy’s caused a furore when their CEO revealed that they were looking at implementing “dynamic pricing” in their restaurants in 2025. Many took it to mean surge pricing a la Uber and Grab, and raged against the decision online, forcing Wendy’s to issue a statement to clarify their position. Is surge pricing for food on its way?Find us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comItalian Ambassador Calls Out Restaurant for Mafia ThemeItalian ambassador to Singapore takes Gotti Italiano restaurant to task for mafia references - CNAItalian ambassador to Singapore calls out Amoy Street's Gotti Italiano restaurant and mafia-themed event: ‘Not illegal, but is definitely of a dubious taste'[Dec 2022] Gotti Italiano is a swanky mafia-inspired Italian restaurant serving smoky Neapolitan pizza, pasta & cocktails perfect for a night out[Feb 2018] Colombian embassy condemns bar named after drug lord Pablo Escobar in letter to MFAWendy’s Backtracks on Surge Pricing for Fast FoodCommentary: Surge pricing for fast food is a terrible idea – just look at the Wendy’s backlashWendy’s Clarifies It Will Not Be Implementing ‘Surge Pricing’Wendy’s won’t be introducing surge pricing, but it’s nothing new to many industriesIs Wendy's Surge Pricing Going to Become the New Normal?One Shiok CommentComments on our YLB TikTok VideoOne Shiok ThingFoundation — Official TrailerThierry Henry's incredible masterclass on Kylian Mbappé's finishing | UCL Today | CBS Sports GolazoMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @c...

This week in Parliament, it was revealed that Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh was the one who referred the West Coast couple in the recent POFMA case to Leong Mun Wai. Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua questioned his intentions in doing so before the Budget 2024 announcement, chastising the politicising of vulnerable people. Who’s playing politics here? Elsewhere, MP Tan Kiat How revealed in Parliament that he has been testing electric dog collars on himself, as part of his research into whether these pet training accessories pose any harm to animals. Beyond the chorus of “Wut”s heard online, why are some reacting positively to this action?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comPritam Singh Wades into Leong Mun Wai POFMA CasePritam Singh referred couple in POFMA case to Leong Mun Wai; plight of vulnerable shouldn’t be politicised, says Eric ChuaVideo of debate:  ‘Vulnerable people shouldn’t be used as pawns’: Eric Chua & Pritam SinghSPS Eric Chua calls out Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh for not offering help to a vulnerable couple directlyFacebook post by Pritam SinghMP Tests Electric Dog Collars on HimselfS'pore MP tries electric dog collars on himself, says NParks not looking at banning its use on animals but to develop guidelines to prevent crueltyTan Kiat How zaps himself with electronic dog collar, fails at Level 7SMS Tan Kiat How personally tested 'a range of' electric dog collars on himself, says NParks looking at developing guidelines to prevent crueltyOne Shiok CommentComment by sometimesincorrectComment by skinnywaltzOne Shiok ThingSolskjaer Reveals All On Haaland, Ronaldo & United ExitGuest host Hank Green makes Nilay Patel explain why websites have a futureMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

CHECK OUT our new Ministry of Funny website at https://www.ministryoffunny.com/!It's the world's first TRISHAW PODCAST! We’ve sped through 499 episodes of Yah Lah BUT, so for ep 500, we decided to do something wheel-y special! Harking back to our MOF roots, we took it to the streets ON A TRISHAW to bring some YLB goodness to the gentrified hipster heritage district of the East Coast. We look back on some of our favourite moments on the podcast over the years, and talk about some of our plans for the future, including the spanking new MOF website! There is no East Coast Plan here; just skid marks, sore butts and lots of spandex in this Tour de Joo Chiat!Shoutout to Kent and his leg muscles for powering this podcast!Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comReferencesYLB #428: Tan Kin Lian - Why He Left the PAP & What He Will Do Differently as PresidentYLB #77: XiaXue, like you've never heard her beforeYLB #78 - Narelle Kheng and being part of the “WOKE” generationYLB #83 - TrueLove.Is and the Controversy Behind What They DoYLB #85 - A gay man’s thoughts on TrueLove.Is and other LGBTQ+ issues, feat. Sean FooYLB #88 - A gay pastor shares his thoughts on Christianity, TrueLove.Is & LGBTQ issueOne Shiok ThingDiners: The Most American Establishment?| Stuff You Should Know podcastMics from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

It’s Taylor Swift Week! And alongside the buzz about her sold out series of concerts at the Sports Hub, officials in the Philippines have called out Singapore’s deal with the singer, saying it "isn't what good neighbours do." Should we be feeling bad about depriving our regional neighbours of their dose of Swift-mania? Elsewhere, NSmen’s allowances came under the spotlight in Parliament, with Opposition MP Gerald Giam arguing for paying our soldiers a higher salary that even includes CPF contributions. However, this idea was shot down by SMS Heng Chee How, who asked “for whom are we defending Singapore?” Is there any merit to this suggestion?(00:00) Intro(05:49) Should Taylor Swift Belong With Singapore EXCLUSIVELY(36:27) Should NSmen Be Paid a  “Salary”?(50:58) One Shiok Comment(54:00) One Shiok ThingFind us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comShould Taylor Swift Belong With Singapore EXCLUSIVELYRevenue from top-tier events like Taylor Swift concerts goes back into 'highly impactful social events': Edwin TongGovt subsidies for Taylor Swift's exclusive Singapore deal 'nowhere as high' as speculated: Edwin TongS'pore 'proactively' courted Taylor Swift even before international tour dates announced: Edwin TongTaylor Swift’s Singapore-Only Shows Have Neighboring Governments Seeing RedBad blood over Singapore Taylor Swift Eras tour subsidiesAnant-Radhika wedding: Here’s how much Rihanna is getting paid to perform at the Ambani weddingColdplay concert buzz dampened by cannabis fumes in BangkokShould NSmen Be Paid a “Salary”?For whom are we defending Singapore? Heng Chee How asks after Gerald Giam suggests changing NS allowance to NS salaryOne Shiok CommentComment by storyreturnsComment by heylylaa27One Shiok ThingI tried powerlifting for 100 days - Matt D’AvellaThe new airless basketball is almost silent when you bounce it 😳 (via @Marques Brownlee/TT) #shortsMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Shibani Mahtani is the Washington Post journalist who published an article last year which alleged that local Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao “now routinely echoes some of Beijing’s most strident falsehoods”. This prompted a strong rebuttal from the newspaper and even Singapore’s ambassador to the US. However, Singapore recently invoked the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act 2021 against businessman Philip Chan, who has had 25 articles published in Lianhe Zaobao before; how does Shibani feel about seeing this play out?(00:00) Intro(14:14) Why This SG Journalist Dug Into China’s Influence on Lianhe Zaobao(01:03:00) One Shiok ThingFind us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryLooking for the perfect gift? Order a Folklory by 6 March 2024 and receive a limited edition bluetooth speaker, styled as a retro mixed tape! Click here to chat with us on WhatsApp and we’ll get started on creating something meaningful for you &  your loved one!Find out all the info at Folklory.comIntern with Us!We’re looking for kickass people to join our team, who are hungry and keen to work on some cool stuff with us. Here are the roles we’re looking for: Social Media InternBusiness Development InternProject Management InternReferences[July 2023] In Singapore, loud echoes of Beijing’s positions generate anxiety | The Washington PostBehind the Headlines: Why Shibani Mahtani Pissed Off Lianhe Zaobao | RiceAnalysis: Why Philip Chan was deemed to have 'crossed a red line' under Singapore's foreign interference law | CNAOne Shiok ThingOpenAI’s Sora: How to Spot AI-Generated Videos | WSJTreasure At Home InstagramGhosts of Kalantiaw Trailer | SGIFF 2023Find Shibani!LinkedInX / TwitterWashington Post profileHer book: Among The BravesMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak