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TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi was grilled by US senators on his personal ties to China; one senator even asked pointedly about the status of his Singapore citizenship. Some decried the line of questioning as “racist”, but was it really? Elsewhere, the Singapore Repertory Theatre recently announced that it is changing its name to Singapore Theatre Company, to the consternation of some in the local theatre community. Was it just much ado about nothing, or is there more to this disquiet?(00:00) Intro(04:53) TikTok CEO’s Ties to China Questioned(28:19) Theatre Company’s New Name “Disrespectful”?(49:39) One Shiok Comment(52:53) One Shiok ThingFind us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeIntern with us!If you’re looking to do some kickass work, we’re looking for a super-intern to help us with project management and social media! If you’re keen, send us your CV at contact@ministroffunny.com and we’ll share more details!TikTok CEO’s Ties to China QuestionedCotton defends pressing TikTok CEO on ties to Chinese Communist PartyTikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is Singaporean, not Chinese. Somebody please convince Senator Tom CottonAccusations, tears and rants: 5 takeaways from today’s tech CEO hearing | CNN BusinessVideo of Tom Cotton in Senate Judiciary Committee HearingKids aren’t safe on social media, lawmakers say. Tech CEOs are back in DC this week to pledge (again) that they’ll handle itTech CEOs told ‘you have blood on your hands’ at US Senate child safety hearing, International - THE BUSINESS TIMES[2017] Opinion | What Singapore is saying by expelling China hand Huang Jing[2020] How a Singaporean man went from NUS PhD student to working for Chinese intelligence in the US - CNATheatre Company’s New Name “Disrespectful”?‘No company can be Singapore Theatre Company’: SRT’s rebrand draws flak from theatre communitySingapore Repertory Theatre changes name to Singapore Theatre CompanyOne Shiok CommentComment by SnooDingos316Comments on TikTok video One Shiok ThingI'm A Virgo - Official TrailerJim Cornette on the Vince McMahon scandalMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and for Health Dr Janil Puthucheary said that young LGBTQ people should “stand up for what you believe in” in Singapore instead of leaving the country, in response to a question from Pink Dot SG spokesperson Clement Tan at a conference. Why was this response not particularly well-received by online commentators? Elsewhere, some migrant workers were treated by a soup kitchen to free Coldplay concert tickets, which caused a few doubters to question the point of the action. Why the hate?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB 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.comanil Puthucheary Tells LGBTQ Youths to “Stay”‘Stay... stand up for what you believe in’: Janil Puthucheary tells LGBTQ youths thinking of leaving SingaporeProgram for IPS Event - Singapore Youth Perspectives 2024Women aged 21 to 49 more likely than male peers to accept being single, married without children: IPS pollYouths in Singapore more likely to report higher levels of social isolation and loneliness: IPS pollVideo of Q&A by Clement Tan with Dr JanilShould Migrant Workers Get Free Coldplay Tickets?#trending: S’pore migrant workers get free Coldplay concert tickets, but some question if they'd enjoy the showOne Shiok CommentComment by buziliangli6789Comment by SnooDingos316One Shiok ThingWet balls tested at the FIH #Hockey5s World CupTrue Detective - Season 1: TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The fallout from the revelation of the CEO’s fake credentials at the AI startup Vizzio continues, with an interim CEO being appointed to take over. But who were the real victims in this web of half-truths and lies? Elsewhere, TODAY journalists uncovered that some massage parlours were accepting payments in CDC vouchers for “special services” of a sexual nature. Is this a big enough problem that will force authorities to clamp down on the use of CDC vouchers?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryV-DAY Alert! If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for that special someone. Get started at Folklory.comOrder by Wed, 31 Jan 2024 and get your Folklory by V-Day guaranteed!Vizzio CEO’s Fake Degree FalloutVizzio CEO’s fabricated credentials, inflated client list haunt start-upVizzio board backs CEO despite sham doctorate, Lee admits 'grave misjudgment'Kai-Fu Lee quit Vizzio's board days before founder's sham degree exposedVizzio founder, CEO steps down amid controversyWoman jailed for getting jobs with forged NTU degree, says she faced economic and parental pressureCDC Vouchers Used at Massage ParloursHappy spending? Some heartland massage parlours tout illicit services payable with CDC vouchersOne Shiok CommentComment by tropicalfish1117Comment by raveneneneOne Shiok ThingKorea Republic 3 - 3 MalaysiaWhy Ip Man's Insane Fight Scenes Feel So RealMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A self-radicalized Chinese teenager was detained by the ISD for his white supremacist views. What caused this strange turn of events? Elsewhere, queues formed for new and fit-for-gifting notes for CNY; but why does this practice still persist?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryV-DAY Alert! If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for that special someone. Get started at Folklory.comOrder by Wed, 31 Jan 2024 and get your Folklory by V-Day guaranteed!Chinese SG Teen Identifies as White SupremacistSelf-radicalised S’porean, 16, who identified as white supremacist, given restriction order under ISA16-year-old Singaporean who identified as white supremacist issued restriction order under ISA; second case of far-right radicalisationaskST: What is far-right extremist ideology and how did a S’porean teen become radicalised?Update on Terrorism-Related Cases Under the Internal Security ActFirst Singaporean who was detained for far-right extremist ideologies in 2020 released following rehabilitation programmeRising threat of far-right extremism could be worsened by global conflicts like Ukraine war: ISDShould We Use New Notes for CNY?Snaking queues at ATMs on 1st day for withdrawal of hongbao notesChoose Fit-for-Gifting Notes this Lunar New Year in Support of a Greener Future!One Shiok CommentComment by nyetkattComment by KirbyOngOne Shiok ThingWhy do I always spill my coffee? - Oxford SparksMan On The Run TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The U-turn that came out of nowhere! Fresh from being sworn in as the Minister of Transport, Chee Hong Tat announced that the plan to transition fully to SimplyGo by 1st June would be shelved. Does this show that the authorities are listening to feedback, or is it just delaying the inevitable? Elsewhere, a viral TikTok showed that an Old Chang Kee sardine puff from the Trafalgar Square outlet sells for about $7, triggering a range of responses from incredulous Singaporeans. Is the higher price in London warranted?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB 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.comWas SimplyGo U-turn the Right Move?LTA shelves plan to replace older public transport payment cards with SimplyGo by JuneCommuters no longer need to switch to SimplyGo as LTA U-turns on move to replace older ticketing systemSimplyGo timeline: How it came about and why the change of mind on EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay card replacementSingapore’s rare U-turn on transport payment: will SimplyGo ‘policy blind spot’ become an election issue? | South China Morning PostCommentary: SimplyGo Ez-link woes — why contactless card payments haven't taken off in S'pore as they have elsewhereMPs voice support as MOT & LTA postpone transition to SimplyGoOld Chang Kee Costs $7 in London?#trending: S$7 for Old Chang Kee sardine puff? Netizens reel over steep prices at homegrown brand's London outletOne Shiok CommentComments on YLB Video on TikTokOne Shiok ThingChinese-developed nuclear-powered battery can last 50 years without rechargingAqua gets candid about their new resurgence since "Barbie"Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A free umbrella sharing service for Joo Chiat residents to use in the event of sudden downpours was stopped because people did not return the umbrellas after using them. After deploying more than 1,180 umbrellas, the program became unsustainable, which begs the question: are Singaporeans really just an inconsiderate lot? Elsewhere, people took to social media to ridicule the CNY Dragon decor at Chinatown, saying that it had “human-looking” feature. How did the university students who designed the decor feel about this criticism?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB 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.comSingaporeans Not Ready for Umbrella-Sharing'Not sustainable': Joo Chiat’s free umbrella-sharing service to stop due to low return rates by inconsiderate usersR[2018] Raining on their parade, ungracious users put dampener on umbrella-sharing projectSUTD Students Proud of Ridiculed Chinatown DragonDespite online criticism, SUTD students proud of annual CNY lantern designs in ChinatownShrek or Pikotaro? CNY dragon decor in Chinatown fires up social mediaS’pore Chinatown dragon looks like famous HK actor & Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen guyOne Shiok CommentComment by chrislim7615Comment by internetlurker96One Shiok ThingOfficial Gameplay Reveal Trailer: Indiana Jones and the Great CircleMeet the Disney Imagineer Behind the VR Breakthough That Is the 'HoloTile'Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

S Iswaran resigned from his cabinet position as Transport Minister and MP, in light of being formally charged for 27 offences including corruption on Thursday. The list of charges included details about concerts, football matches and even a private jet to Doha. What happens now? Elsewhere, a Bukit Timah resident’s fish pond was brutally ravaged for the 2nd time in just over a year by a group of otters. This time, the resident’s 16 arowanas were decimated. What should be done about these killer otters?(00:00) Intro(04:28) Minister Iswaran Charged for Corruption(53:33) Otters Back to Torment Fish Owner in Bukit Timah(01:02:17) One Shiok Comment(01:06:25) One Shiok ThingFind us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeTransport Minister Iswaran Charged for CorruptionIswaran charged with multiple offences including corruption, resigns as Transport MinisterIswaran charged: A timeline of CPIB's probe - TODAYPenal Code 1871 - Singapore Statutes OnlinePrevention of Corruption Act 1960 - Singapore Statutes OnlineWhat are Iswaran's charges and what happens next?AGC to make decision about CPIB's investigations into Ong Beng Seng after Iswaran’s case - CNAPMO | Statement by PM Lee Hsien Loong on the Resignation of Mr S IswaranS. Iswaran handed 27 charges including corruption following CPIB investigation; resigns as Transport Minister and MPCivil servants cannot retain gifts over S$50, same 'spirit' applies to political office holders: Chan Chun Sing - CNAOtters Return to Torment Fish Owner in Bukit Timah1 year after 40 of her fishes killed, otters kill Bukit Timah resident's arowanas, left 1 dead inside houseOtters kill over 40 koi & fishes leaving Bukit Timah resident too 'traumatised' to rear fish againOne Shiok CommentComment by singaporeingOne Shiok ThingAmerican Nightmare | Official Trailer | NetflixBEEF | Official TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week, Donald Trump cemented his frontrunner status within the US Republican party as President Joe Biden’s most likely opponent. Why does this matter for the rest of the world? Elsewhere, the Singapore government’s BudgetMealGoWhere portal allows the public to search for budget meal options at nearby HDB coffee shops. Why did this leave a bad taste in people’s mouths?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.comDonald Trump Returns to Spotlight in IowaDonald Trump wins Iowa caucus, taking first step toward a Biden rematchAnalyzing Trump’s Iowa caucus win using precinct results and entrance polls - POLITICOExplained: How US elects its President? A look at the electoral process | MintIowa caucuses: What Trump's dominant win means for his rivals - BBC NewsDonald Trump’s win in Iowa shows his appeal is expanding beyond his baseMary Trump Flags Setback For Donald Trump Despite Iowa Win | HuffPostSmall states should unite to call out big powers for violating international law: ShanmugamGovernment Crowdsourcing Website Highlights Budget Meals in SingaporeFound a budget meal at a coffee shop? Add it to this government crowdsourcing websiteThe Great Budget Meal HuntOne Shiok CommentComment by munster1440Reddit poll by Majestic-Economist-6One Shiok ThingLife on Our Planet | Official TrailerAtarashii Gakko!Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The recent announcement that all adult commuters will have to use the SimplyGo platform for public transport payments by June sent the public into a frenzy, with many lamenting the confusing nature of the transition. Of course, it didn’t help that the SimplyGo app was overwhelmed by downloads not long after the announcement, bringing the robustness of the system into question. Why the big hoo-ha? Elsewhere, a job ad for a KTV performer appeared on a Singapore government job portal, searching for locals to fill the role. Are KTVs now going legit?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.comEZ-Link to SimplyGo Transition Goes Off TrackNon-SimplyGo EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay cards not valid for public transport from JuneFare display using SimplyGo EZ-Link cards 'technically possible' but would create longer queues: LTASimplyGo app overwhelmed by downloads after move to phase out older cardsSimplyGo away, leave Singapore's travel tech alone, and don’t blame commuter traffic for unhelpful payment systemKTV Job Ad Appears on Government PortalJob ad for KTV performer fluent in Vietnamese & Thai appears on S'pore govt portal, part of fair hiring search for locals to fill roleOne Shiok CommentComment by rosegold_catComment by internetlurker96One Shiok ThingNYAD | Official Trailer"You F*cking Racist" - Bassem Youssef's HEATED Debate Over Israel vs PalestineMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

In Parliament this week, WP MP Jamus Lim called the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s proposed loss-sharing framework for phishing scams “fundamentally unfair”, and suggested that scam victims should bear no more than $500 of the cost. Many rushed to call him a populist and other names, but is there any merit to his suggestion? Elsewhere, some numbers were revealed in Parliament to explain why Bus 167 linking Sembawang to the CBD was discontinued, then reinstated. Why the sudden U-turn?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.comJamus Lim Calls MAS Proposal “Unfair” for Scam VictimsWP MP proposes scam victims should bear no more than S$100-S$500 of lossesSingapore's 'Money Lock' Safeguards S$3.2 Billion Across 38,000 Bank AccountsWritten reply to Parliamentary Question on the take-up rate of the "Money Lock" feature in local banksMOM clarifies CPF Board has no intention to consider scheme to insure members against scam lossesSingapore telcos offer call blocking from international numbers to combat scams[Oct 2023] $1.4 trillion lost to scams globally; S’pore victims lost the most on average: StudyYah Lah But 452: Banks and Telcos to Share Responsibility for Scams & Man U Players Gorilla Emoji DebacleWhy Bus 167 was ReinstatedReducing frequency of bus service 167 saves S$2.6 million in subsidies every year: MOTWritten Reply to Parliamentary Question on Rationale for Reinstating Bus Service 167 after Discontinuation AnnouncementLTA Media Statement on Bus Service 167Bus service 167 ends, routes shortened amid 'almost tripled' ridership on Thomson-East Coast LineOne Shiok CommentComment by ewmurphyComment by edwardxadOne Shiok ThingThe Internet Sucks. Neal Agarwal Is on a Quest to Save It.3 Body Problem | Official Trailer | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak