Yah Lah But

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Aug 22, 2025 โ€ข 1h 40min

#705 ft. Dr Ang Swee Chai - Risking Her Life in Gaza as a Christian Surgeon for Palestinians

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ang Swee Chai recounts her arrest & interrogation in Singapore linked to her husband Francisโ€™s escape, her decision to speak publicly about the 1982 Sabra & Shatila massacre in Beirut, Lebanon, and the consequences of speaking up for Palestinians. ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ง: ๐™‹๐™š๐™ค๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™šโ€™๐™จ ๐˜ผ๐™จ๐™จ๐™ค๐™˜๐™ž๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™”๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™ˆ๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ (๐™‹๐˜ผ๐™”๐™ˆ)๐˜ž๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜‹๐˜ณ. ๐˜‘๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ญ ๐˜—๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ถ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜Š๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜—๐˜ˆ๐˜ ๐˜” ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ ๐˜–๐˜œ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜”๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต.๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜Œ๐˜ฑ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ #632๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜—๐˜ˆ ๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜Š๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐——๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ถFrom Beirut to Jerusalem by Ang Swee ChaiMedical Aid for Palestinians๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ดHaresh: My Micro Cafe And Roastery In My HDB Flat After Being RetrenchedTerence: Limitarianism: The Case Against Extreme Wealth by Ingrid RobeynsDr Swee: Why Palestine?: Reflections From Singapore๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ โ€“ "๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜โ€Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!Subscribe Here(00:00) FutureYOUth Movement | PA Youth Charter(00:50) Intro(03:25) Activism and Human Rights(06:28) Challenges & Discrimination in Medicine(12:44) Marrying Francis Khoo(14:15) Francis Khoo's Escape to the UK(15:25) Getting Detained and Becoming a Refugee in the UK(25:55) 1982 Israeli Invasion of Lebanon and Dr Swee's Awakening(28:50) Enlisting to Be a Field Surgeon in Beirut(31:19) Introduction to the Refugee Camp and Palestinian Red Crescent Society(34:05) Discovering the Palestinian People(35:04) Life in the Palestinian Camp(36:54) Witnessing the Sabra and Shatila Massacre(38:16) Realizing the Humanitarian Crisis(43:54) Aftermath and Reflection(49:53) Testifying in the Kahan Commission(59:52) Religious Reflection and Conclusion(01:04:39) Engaging with Opposing Views(01:05:43) Gaza Conflict and Humanitarian Concerns(01:07:49) Refugee Crisis and Historical Context(01:08:51) Palestinian Identity and Global Perceptions(01:12:27) Challenges in Addressing the Conflict(01:13:14) Importance of Social Media and News Interpretation(01:18:45) Personal Reflections and Activism(01:32:06) Progress in Palestinian Advocacy(01:35:18) One Shiok Thing๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ!Reddit | Telegram๐—™๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€TikTok | Instagram | Facebook๐˜”๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ @๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜Œ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜น๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜›๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ
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Aug 20, 2025 โ€ข 1h 10min

#704: Living with HIV - Stigmas, Rejections & Why HIV is No Longer a Death Sentence

Calvin Tan was diagnosed HIV-positive at a time when the illness carried heavy stigma in Singapore. He shares the shock of his diagnosis, the rejection he faced, and the emotional toll of telling family and friends. Calvin also explains how modern treatment makes HIV a manageable condition, while stigma remains the bigger battle.๐™๐™๐™ž๐™จ ๐™š๐™ฅ๐™ž๐™จ๐™ค๐™™๐™š ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™—๐™ง๐™ค๐™ช๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™—๐™ฎ ๐˜ผ๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐˜ผ๐™„๐˜ฟ๐™Ž (๐˜ผ๐™›๐˜ผ) ๐˜๐˜ตโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜๐˜๐˜, ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ซ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ง, ๐˜ฃ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต. ๐˜‰๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฌ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ข ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด. ๐˜ˆ๐˜ง๐˜ˆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ฒ๐˜ถ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฌ, ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ: โœ… ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜บ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜›๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜š๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ (๐˜ˆ๐˜›๐˜š) โ€“ ๐˜•๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด, ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ด. ๐˜‘๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ค๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ. ๐Ÿš ๐˜”๐˜ฐ๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜›๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜š๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ (๐˜”๐˜›๐˜š) โ€“ ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ. ๐˜ˆ๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด. ๐Ÿง  ๐˜“๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜๐˜๐˜ ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ โ€“ ๐˜œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜๐˜๐˜ ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ (๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฏโ€™๐˜ต). ๐˜“๐˜ฆ๐˜ตโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ฌ ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜๐˜๐˜ ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ฌ ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ฌ-๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ. ๐˜•๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข. ๐˜‘๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ. (00:00) Intro(01:37) Understanding HIV and AIDS(04:00) Calvin's Diagnosis and Reaction(10:07) Anonymity and Initial Treatment(17:16) Disclosure to Friends and Family(30:29) Educational Efforts and Public Speaking(37:26) Financial Struggles and Medication Costs(40:08) Social Stigma and Personal Experiences(49:51) Policy Impacts and Infectious Diseases Act(54:42) Importance of HIV Testing(59:35) Anonymous Testing Van(01:04:15) One Shiok Thing๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ดHaresh: E-Myth Mastery by Michael E. Gerber |Terence: Shakira and Wyclef Jean Celebrate 20 Years of Hips Don't LieCalvin: Hong Thai - Thai Herbal Inhaler๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ โ€“ "๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ถ๐˜โ€ Get a roundup our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox! Subscribe Here๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ!Reddit | Telegram๐—™๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€TikTok | Instagram | Facebook๐˜”๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ @๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜Œ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜น๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜›๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ
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Aug 18, 2025 โ€ข 59min

#703: Breaking Down PM Wongโ€™s National Day Rally & Sengkang Bullies Suspended for Death Threats

PM Wongโ€™s National Day Rally 2025 drew mixed reactions, with analysts noting its measured tone and opposition parties issuing their responses. We also discuss the shocking case at Sengkang Green Primary, where three Primary 3 students were suspended after issuing violent death threats against a classmate and her family.Nominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!Weโ€™ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our โ€œWords of Wisdomโ€ 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(00:50) Intro(05:33) Breaking Down PM Wongโ€™s National Day Rally(31:50) Sengkang Bullies Suspended for Death Threats(50:50) One Shiok Comment(53:44) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Bus Aunty โ€“ Real-Time Bus Arrival Display for Singapore HomesTerence: I built an e-bike with unlimited range and tried to ride 450 miles on itโ€ฆSign 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 | FacebookBreaking Down PM Wongโ€™s National Day RallyHighlights: PM Wong's National Day Rally 2025PM Wong's National Day Rally 2025 in 60 secondsNDR 2025 a rallying cry amid significant challenges facing Singapore, say analystsNational Day Rally: Lack of big announcements could reflect PM Wongโ€™s โ€˜first among equalsโ€™ styleWPโ€™s Response on FBPSPโ€™s Response on FBSengkang Bullies Suspended for Death ThreatsThree Sengkang Green Primary 3 students suspended after threatening to kill classmate and her familySengkang Green Primary School suspends three students after death threats; mother disputes schoolโ€™s claimsMotherโ€™s FB Post #1Motherโ€™s FB Post #2Mics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Aug 15, 2025 โ€ข 1h 8min

#702 ft. Dr. Christine Yau - The Vision Problem You Canโ€™t Escape & What You Can Do!

Dr Christine Yau โ€“ Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the International Eye Cataract Retina Centre โ€“ explains why presbyopia, the age-related loss of near vision, affects everyone over 40. She also shares eye care tips and other good eye care habits, debunks common myths and explains the importance of regular yearly eye exams. Our SponsorNeed clear vision up close and far away? OWNDAYS premium progressive lenses provide seamless clarity at every distance with no need to switch glasses. Get free progressive lenses with every frame purchase!OWNDAYS is a leading eyewear brand from Japan, offering free eye checks, transparent pricing and over 1,500 stylish frames. Every pair includes high-quality multi-coated lenses, ready in 20 minutes, with lifetime maintenance. Visit your nearest OWNDAYS store today and experience the difference.(00:00) Intro(04:54) Subspecialties in Opthalmology(10:32) Eye Health and Nutrition(17:44) Digital Eye Strain(20:22) Understanding Presbyopia(21:31) Vision and Lifestyle(24:26) Progressive Lenses Explained(27:39) Presbyopia and Bifocal Lenses(29:18) Understanding Presbyopia Symptoms(36:41) Routine Eye Checkups and Their Benefits(43:10) Addressing Eye Issues with Age(50:17) General Eye Health Recommendations(55:06) Importance of Regular Eye Checkups(58:44) Eye Health Tip - The 20-20-20 Rule(59:45) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Shitzprobe - Improvised MusicalsTerence: How We Train For NDP 2023: Inside The Red Lions Training Camp | JUMP! - Pt 1/2Dr Christine Yau: Hereโ€™s why your kitchen sponge may be making you sick, and how often to change itSign 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 episodeReddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Aug 13, 2025 โ€ข 59min

#701: KF Seetoh vs Ong Ye Kung Over Hawker Rules & SBS Transit Apologises for Train Breakdown

KF Seetoh accuses Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre of unfair rules and extra charges for stallholders. Ong Ye Kung responds, disputing the claims and clarifying hawkersโ€™ obligations. We also cover SBS Transitโ€™s apology after a major disruption on the North East Line and Sengkang-Punggol LRT, and Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siowโ€™s reaction to recent breakdowns.Our Sponsor โ€“ CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets here(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:21) Intro(04:00) KF Seetoh vs Ong Ye Kung Over Hawker Rules(38:46) SBS Transit Apologises for Train Breakdown(50:10) One Shiok Comment(54:00) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: The Best Gun Debate I've Had in YearsTerence: Howโ€™d Mehdi Do It? 7 Debate Lessons From JubileeSign 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 | FacebookKF Seetoh vs Ong Ye Kung Over Hawker RulesOng Ye Kung rebuts complaints about treatment of stallholders at Bukit Canberra Hawker CentreOng Ye Kung debunks KF Seetoh's claims that Bukit Canberra hawkers charged S$70 for basket to store deliveriesBukit Canberra hawkers will not be penalised for not providing meals for low-income residents: Ong Ye KungKf Seetohโ€™s FB post with receiptsKf Seetohโ€™s FB latest post on 13 Aug 2025[June 2024] Doing charity, encouraging healthy eating, adhering to onerous rules: Is too much being asked of hawkers?SBS Transit Apologises for Train BreakdownSBS Transit CEO apologises for hours-long disruption on North East Line and Sengkang-Punggol LRTSeries of recent train disruptions 'disappointing', says Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey SiowMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Aug 11, 2025 โ€ข 1h 7min

#700: PM Wong vs Pritam on National Day Message & Wake Up SG Founder to Be Called to the Bar

National Day messages from PM Lawrence Wong and Workersโ€™ Party Chief Pritam Singh highlight differing aspects on nation-building. We unpack their contrasting tones, calls to action, and what they signal for Singaporeโ€™s future. Plus, Wake Up Singapore founder Ariffin Sha is allowed to be admitted to the Bar despite his role in a past defamation case.(00:00) Intro(12:27) PM Wong vs Pritam on National Day Message(38:28) Wake Up SG Founder to Be Called to the Bar(51:41) One Shiok Comment(54:28) One Shiok Thing(58:12) Q&AOne Shiok ThingHaresh: โ€˜And heeere they come!โ€™ Meet Mr X, the voice of NDP for over 20 yearsTerence: Made in Singapore Concert Series with Miss Lou ft. Riduan ZalaniSign 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 | FacebookPM Wong vs Pritam on National Day MessageSingapore refreshing economic strategy to secure future in 'very different world': PM Wong in National Day MessagePM Wong calls on Sโ€™poreans to band together for nation to remain exceptional in National Day messageNation-building both an individual & collective effort: Workers' Party National Day MessageNation building is every Singaporeanโ€™s responsibility, not the work of one party alone: PritamWake Up SG Founder to Be Called to the BarWake Up Singapore founder can be admitted to the Bar despite KKH defamation case, says Chief JusticeChief Justice allows founder of site that ran fake KKH story to be called to the BarMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Aug 8, 2025 โ€ข 54min

#699: Trial To Extend Liquor Licenses to 4am & Muslim Passenger Served Pork on SIA

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 wasnโ€™t pork.Our Sponsor โ€“ 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 โ€˜didnโ€™t knowโ€™ what prosciutto isMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Aug 6, 2025 โ€ข 1h 30min

#698 ft. Sandra Riley Tang - Her Viral Video Against HDB & Why She Quit Music After Coldplay

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 sheโ€™s now focused on building a more beautiful, intentional lifeโ€”both onstage and off.Our Sponsor: Peopleโ€™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
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Aug 4, 2025 โ€ข 1h 6min

#697: SG60 Food Fair Vendors Slam Poor Sales & Sydney Sweeneyโ€™s Jeans Ad Called Out

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 โ€“ 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 Sweeneyโ€™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 Sweeneyโ€™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
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Aug 1, 2025 โ€ข 1h 8min

#696: Backlash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SG & Khairy vs PAP Over Pritamโ€™s Podcast

Singaporeโ€™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 โ€œjuvenileโ€ for reacting to Pritam Singhโ€™s appearance on his podcast.Our Sponsor โ€“ 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 Pritamโ€™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 Pritamโ€™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

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