Is the pandemic honeymoon truly over? Singapore tech giant Grab is ending hybrid work for its employees and summoning everyone back to HQ, continuing a trend we’re seeing across the world. We discuss what working from home means for employees, as well as employers in various industries. Heck we even talk about us, and how we pivoted from recording YLB from home, to our studio! Also, Singapore recently ranked 3rd in a global ranking on burnout. Why are we so good at being so bad?(00:00) Words of Wisdom(01:00) Intro(05:07) Grab Reverts to 5-Day Office Week(30:55) Singapore Ranks 3rd Worldwide in Burnout(43:37) One Shiok Comment(46:46) 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 origins of Deepavali AKA Diwali, and what you need to know about the Festival of Lights!!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/@yahlahbutGrab Reverts to 5-Day Office WeekGrab employees required to work 5 days a week in office starting Dec 2Grab Singapore's back-to-office policy will start from December 2S'pore Grab staff must go back to office 5 days a week from Dec. 2, 2024All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rulesAll employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from DecemberSingapore Ranks 3rd Worldwide in BurnoutSingapore face rising burnout as country ranks third globally in stress-related Google searchesMost burnt-out cities revealed - Instant OfficesCities with the Best Work-Life Balance 2022One Shiok CommentComment from mushroom_12345One Shiok ThingTickets: Can I Make You A Suit, Mate? - Rishi’s Performance happening till 27 OctDavid Guetta, Alphaville & Ava Max - Forever Young (Live Performance)Mics 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

Somehow, NINE years after Mr Lee Kuan Yew left us, we’re still talking about his former house at 38 Oxley Road. This time it’s because his daughter Dr Lee Wei Ling recently passed away, leaving the house vacant and reigniting the debate over its fate. We look at claims that her brother Lee Hsien Yang has been making about the house and Singapore in general while in self-exile and… is it just us, or is this becoming tiring? On the other side of the world, Donald Trump continues his last-ditch campaign for the US Presidency by doing a half-hour shift at McDonald’s??(00:00) Folklory(01:15) Intro(10:26) Lee Hsien Yang: Political Refugee?(38:25) Trump ‘Works’ at McDonald’s(54:35) One Shiok Comment(01:00:39) 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.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/@yahlahbutLee Hsien Yang: Political Refugee?‘I am a political refugee,’ Lee Hsien Yang says; reveals he sought asylum in 202238 Oxley Road: A timeline of eventsOxley Rd house: Govt to ‘carefully consider’ issues, including Lee Hsien Yang’s application to demolishSingapore says no basis to allegations of persecution against Lee Hsien Yang, in response to his UK asylum statusLee Hsien Yang: 'Persecuted' son of Singapore founder Lee Kuan Yew gains UK asylumSon of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UKTrump ‘Works’ at McDonald’sTrump tries to troll Harris by serving french fries at McDonald'sMcDonald’s didn’t give Trump permission to serve fries. It didn’t need toMcDonald's Donald Trump Worked at Failed Last Health InspectionOne Shiok CommentComment by KcplskyComment by MartyOne Shiok ThingDo schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TED#125 Start Digging out the Basement - Martijn DoolaardMics 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 held your breath waiting for us to discuss Pritam. Now you can exhale! With the trial of the year well underway, we take stock of all the revelations so far, and what is to come. Redactions, soft biscuits, Pritam’s hot lawyer…what’s next? In other news, a vice-principal has been outed for an extramarital affair with the mother of a student, and the evidence is…amusing to say the least. Are ungrammatical sexts still arousing? Decide for yourself!(00:00) Tell You First(00:46) Intro(05:19) The Pritam Trial(30:34) Vice-Principal Gets Busted for Extramarital Affair(51:00) One Shiok Comment(53:19) 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.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/@yahlahbutThe Pritam TrialPritam Singh trial: 10 key quotes from Loh Pei Ying, Raeesah Khan's ex-assistant and former WP memberEx-WP cadre describes Raeesah Khan as ‘lao hong’: Key points from Day 5 of Pritam Singh’s trialPritam Singh in court: Who are the lawyers leading both sides of his case?AGC says Donald Low’s Facebook post on Pritam Singh's trial was in contempt of courtVice-Principal Gets Busted for Extramarital AffairVice-principal & parent extramarital affair: Woman claiming to be wife says affair lasted more than a yearSchool leaders expected to maintain high standards of conduct: MOE after allegations of V-P’s affairOne Shiok CommentComment by edu-isComment by NicOne Shiok ThingWith ‘SmartLess,’ Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes Are Building a Media Empire'I helped create a monster': Ex-'Apprentice' executive issues apology about TrumpMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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