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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

Minister Chan Chun Sing revealed that the Ministerial salary review due in 2023 has been deferred because of “other pressing issues”. What does this mean? Elsewhere, a tourist was accused of stealing disposable cutlery from a hawker stall, and took to social media to vent. Is there any merit to the tourist’s complaint?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.comTime to Review Ministerial SalariesMinisterial salary review due in 2023 deferred because of 'other pressing issues'Singapore ministerial salary review due in 2023 deferred, says Chan Chun SingHere’s How Much Singapore’s President And Cabinet Ministers Are Paid In SalaryMedian Income in Singapore (2023): What It Means & Where You Stand[Jan 2023] Review of political office holders’ salaries likely to take place in 2023: Chan Chun Sing[Mar 2018] Singapore Budget 2018: Ministerial salaries to stay put, but will be reviewed again - DPM Teo[2012] Salaries for a Capable and Committed Government (White Paper)[Nov 2023] Japan PM to return part of salary ahead of proposed hike | HRD AsiaTourist “Steals” Disposable Chopsticks?Tourist takes disposable chopsticks without buying food from Maxwell hawker stall, gets accused of 'stealing'One Shiok CommentComment by Humorousguy64One Shiok ThingJa started dancing after catching a lob 🤣Huberman Lab PodcastMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

In the first week of 2024, Lazada employees were welcomed back to work with the shocking news of company-wide layoffs. Even NTUC and the workers’ union expressed their “disappointment” at not being informed about the unfortunate turn of events. Is there anything that can be done to mitigate the situation? Elsewhere, the recent closure of a street soccer court has sparked debate about whether football has a future in land-scarce Singapore. But is it really THAT important to allow kids to play football?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.comLazada Layoffs Ruffles UnionSudden layoffs at Lazada left people crying, baffled, say employeesNTUC ‘deeply disappointed’ over Lazada layoffs, says union was not consultedLazada S'pore retrenches staff at start of 2024 ahead of possible IPO, fails to notify unionWorkers' union accepts Lazada's apology over layoffs; talks on better retrenchment benefits ongoingMOM’s Mandatory Retrenchment NotificationsClosure of Street Soccer Court Sparks DebateTemporary closure of Kampong Chai Chee street soccer court sparks debate onlineCommentary: It’s time to think about where kids can freely play football in SingaporeIf we don’t tolerate kids and let them play freely, Singapore will pay the eventual priceOne Shiok CommentComment by user-ey5xz8hn9iComment by ogapagoda2Comment by HelloEiraOne Shiok ThingSingle's Inferno 3 | Official TrailerBLACKkKLANSMAN - Official Trailer [HD]Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Friend and regular guest on YLB Andie Chen drops by the studio for the first time in a while to talk about his recent AACA acting award win, what he’s learnt about Singapore from living in Taiwan for 3 years, and how he stayed calm even while getting punched in the face. Oh, and he explains why he loves YLB as well.This was recorded on 20 Dec 2023. (00:00) Intro(05:19) Moving to Taiwan(06:29) Are Singaporeans sheltered?(16:17) Best Actor in Singapore(27:57) Andie's kickboxing match(35:00) Reflecting on the Shanmugam episode(56:26) Andie's thoughts on Soh Rui Yong & Shanti Pereira(01:07:19) 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.comOne Shiok ThingHow to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply SeenThe Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social EqualityThe BearFind Andie!InstagramFacebookMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

In an interview marking the start of the school year, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing gave blunt advice to parents of young children. Why is his advice prompting cynical reactions on social media? Elsewhere, a Singapore bride agency put up an advertisement for a 17-year-old Vietnamese lady seeking a husband earning at least $4,800. Some criticised the requirement set by the agency, while others questioned the lady’s age. Did the bride agency do anything wrong?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.comChan Chun Sing Advises Parents to Give Kids SpaceGive children space to grow and be independent: Chan Chun SingChan Chun Sing lays out key priorities for S’pore’s education system in 2024[5 Dec] Singapore tops world education list along with Asia’s Japan and South Korea, as Europe sees ‘worrying’ decline[7 Dec] Less than half of S’pore students say parents ask about problems in school, lower than OECD average[Oct 2023] CNA Explains: What you need to know about full subject-based banding17yo Vietnamese Bride Seeks Husband Earning $4,800S'pore bride agency lists Vietnamese girl, 17, with S$4,800 salary requirement of prospective husband, sparks controversy[Apr 2021] 'You're not here to buy, you're here to marry': S'porean who founded Vietnamese bride agencyB & G Vietnamese Bride Marriage Agency WebsiteOne Shiok CommentRepeat: Comment by Entire-Reflection954One Shiok ThingJacob Acrobat on InstagramFULL SEGMENT – The Rock returns and wants The Head of the Table: Raw Day 1 highlights, Jan. 1, 2024Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

It’s that time of the year again, where we look back at the Top 10 Trending News Stories as collated by Google Trends. In a year rife with political scandals, a Presidential Election and $50,000 Taylor Swift concert packages, what were Singaporeans really searching for?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.comSingapore’s Top 10 Trending News TopicsYear in Search: Google’s top searches for S’pore in 2023Year in Search 2023Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

People's Park Complex is being considered for conservation by the Government, a move which has been praised by heritage experts. However, some of the owners are not as happy, preferring complete redevelopment instead. Who’s right? Elsewhere, residents in Sembawang have reacted with shock to the announcement that a new columbarium might be built near their homes. Is this another case of NIMBY rearing its ugly head?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.comPeople’s Park Complex to be ConservedPeople's Park Complex assessed to be of 'high heritage significance', may affect collective saleHeritage lovers laud People's Park Complex's possible conservation, but some say total rebuild better for business[Oct 2022] Golden Mile Complex gazetted as conserved building[Jan 2023] Pioneer architect behind People’s Park Complex and Golden Mile Complex diesResidents Gripe about New ColumbariumResidents fear plans of new columbarium complex in Mandai may affect property prices, impact en bloc dealNew funeral and columbarium complex may be built in MandaiOne Shiok CommentComment by internetlurker96Comment byEntire-Reflection954One Shiok ThingLeague of PigsTiny Desk by Caroline PolachekMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

An Israeli folk dance class offered by the People’s Association online portal has sparked debate online about whether such an activity should be promoted at this point of time. Should the class be cancelled? Elsewhere, IKEA Singapore announced that it will be absorbing the upcoming GST increase and maintaining its current prices into 2024 to help alleviate inflation concerns of Singaporeans. What is the motive behind this move?Find us here!YLB TikTok YLB 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.comIsraeli Folk Dance Class Sparks DebateIsraeli folk dance class part of efforts to 'promote racial harmony', say grassroot organisations amid online controversySingapore Palestine Film FestivalPalestinian Folk Dance - DapkeIKEA Singapore to Absorb GST HikeIKEA S'pore to absorb 1% GST hike & maintain current prices in 2024IKEA Singapore to absorb GST hike in 2024 to remain affordable for the many peopleOne Shiok CommentComment by rosegold_catComment by zeezeewayOne Shiok ThingBand of Brothers - TrailerPiers Morgan vs Steven Crowder | The Full InterviewMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This past week, the Vatican said in a landmark ruling that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples. The Catholic Church in Singapore then came out to reiterate its stance against 'official blessings' of same-sex unions, drawing snide remarks from online commenters. Elsewhere, Tengah BTO residents have been facing challenges adjusting to life in their new town. Is there any justification for their grievances?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOur Sponsor, LendelaWin $50 shopping vouchers by finishing a survey that’ll take less than 3 minutes!Click here for the survey!Lendela is a lending comparison service that “helps you find the best personal loan in Singapore”, tailored to YOULendela has been an awesome partner, so please show them some ❤️Catholic Church in Singapore Clarifies Stance on Same-Sex UnionsCatholic Church in Singapore reiterates stance against 'official blessings' of same-sex unionsPope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples | AP NewsVatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling Doctrinal declaration opens possibility of blessing couples in irregular situations - Vatican NewsResponsum of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to a dubium regarding the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex[Feb 2023] Anglican Church in S’pore ‘deeply disappointed’ by Church of England’s blessing of same-sex couples | The Straits TimesTengah BTO Residents’ StrugglesTengah’s early residents bemoan lack of amenities, transport options and connectivityOne Shiok CommentComment by OriginalGoat1Post by rosegold_catOne Shiok ThingLevelling up in retirement: Seniors find joy playing CS: GO after 14-week e-sports courseMusic Video VFX Magic With ATARASHII GAKKO!Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

An Instagram ad for Prism+ air-conditioners was deemed to be “misleading” by Singapore’s advertising watchdog, and was forced to be taken offline. Is “greenwashing” an actual problem, or are people being too woke? Elsewhere, a Redditor ignited another debate on wedding customs in Singapore after she attended a wedding dinner, but harboured reservations about giving an ang bao. Why were people so triggered by her story?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.comPrism+ Xiaxue Air-con Ad Deemed MisleadingPrism+ air-con ad deemed ‘greenwashing’ by S’pore watchdog; company defends it as ‘tongue-in-cheek’PRISM+ air-con ad featuring Xiaxue deemed misleading by advertising standards watchdog[PDF] Singapore Code of Advertising PracticeStudy on Greenwashing in Online Marketing Funded by CCCS Finds Use of Vague Environmental Claims and Confusing Technical Jargon[Sep 2023] Regulators across the world crack down on greenwashing before it gets worseAre Ang Baos at Weddings Necessary?Redditor seeks advice on not giving ang bao at friend's 5-star wedding dinner, gets criticisedOne Shiok CommentComment by tulipsandpeaches1834Comment by FunnyChris1981One Shiok ThingS'porean powerlifter Farhanna Farid, 31, deadlifts 208kg to break own world record againDavid Goggins in the corner 🔥 #UFC296Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak