

Yah Lah But
Ministry of Funny
The most uncensored conversations about censorable things coming out from the much-censored country of Singapore. Hosted by Haresh & Terence from the comedy house Ministry of Funny.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 1min
#469 - Mobility Scooters Might Face Stricter Regulations & COVID-19 Medals Listed on Carousell
The Active Mobility Advisory Panel, in a proposal presented to the Ministry of Transport, has suggested limiting the use of personal mobility aids only to those certified with difficulty walking. Why the need to police the use of these devices? Elsewhere, several COVID-19 Resilience Medals were listed for sale on Carousell, leading the Prime Minister’s Office to issue a statement about respecting the spirit of the award. Is it really that big of a deal?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.comMobility Scooters Might Face Stricter RegulationsPanel proposes limiting mobility scooters to those certified to have difficulty walkingConvenience or obstruction? Debate on allowing PMAs in indoor spaces rages onWoman on mobility scooter crashes into glass door at Toa Payoh interchange, leaves scene 'immediately'PMA rider, 69, dies after colliding with motorcycle at Jurong West, Singapore NewsMOT | Rules & Code of ConductReview of Regulations for Personal Mobility Aids (PDF)COVID-19 Medals Listed on CarousellCarousell listings for Covid-19 medals removed, PMO calls for awards to be treated with respectList of all Covd-19 medal recipients[Dec 2022] More than 100,000 people to receive awards for contribution to Singapore’s fight against COVID-19One Shiok CommentComment by kosher jellyfishComment by thecavemanOne Shiok ThingInfinity Tickets | ColdplayParty Animals 2023 Official TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Dec 13, 2023 • 58min
#468 - Lawrence Wong Dismisses Circuit Breaker Rumour & Debate Rages Over SIA Stewardess Spoon-Feeding Boy
DPM Lawrence Wong debunks circuit breaker rumors and deepfakes of him in a podcast. The debate over an SIA stewardess spoon-feeding a boy on a flight sparks mixed reactions. They also discuss scammers' tactics, online interactions, and marketing strategies in the episode.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 26min
#467 ft. Soh Rui Yong - Missing the Asian Games, F-Words & Honest Thoughts about Tan Chuan Jin
Soh Rui Yong is BACK and shares his honest thoughts about being axed from the Asian Games and how he coped with it. He talked about his interactions with ex-SNOC chairman Tan Chuan Jin and the double standards involved. He also spoke about the challenges facing local sports, his first year as a married man and his plans for the future. He doesn’t hold back, so it gets pretty spicy. Heads up that this was recorded on 30 Nov 2023, a couple of days before he won the national title at the S’pore Marathon for the 4th year running. 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.comOne Shiok ThingNBA proves an in-season tournament is viable, but it remains a work in progressThe BEST moments from UCL Today! | Thierry Henry, Micah Richards, Kate Abdo & Jamie CarragherSoh Rui Yong wins 4th national title at Standard Chartered S'pore Marathon 2023Find Rui Yong!Email: sohruiyong@runsohfast.comInstagramFacebookMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Dec 8, 2023 • 56min
#466 - A Look Back at 2023’s Most “Triggering” YLB Episodes on Accountability
This is our most “transparent” episode ever! In the spirit of the year end, we’re doing a review of our most “triggering” episodes from 2023 that covered cases where businesses, brands and even individuals were not as upfront as they could be. All of them led to backlash and claims of poor accountability, but what has happened since then? From MBS to DBS and Cai Png cafes to food bloggers, brace yourself to re-live these issues :) Our Sponsor, Lendela!Win a $50 shopping voucher by finishing a quick survey that’ll take less than 3 minutes to finish! Click here for the survey!Lendela is a lending comparison service that “helps you find the best personal loan in Singapore”, tailored to YOULendela's been an awesome partner, so please show them some ❤️Our Top 5 “Transparency” EpisodesEpisode #459 - Shanmugam Disputes ST Israel-Hamas Op-ed & MBS Launches $10K Taylor Swift Concert Packages Episode #448 - DBS Services Down in Major Disruption & Flash Coffee Abruptly Quits SingaporeEpisode #434 - Kinderland and ECDA Address Alleged Child Abuse & Ho Ching Pitches Caning Diners Who CheatEpisode #462 - Long Island to Be Reclaimed off ECP & Cai Png Cafe Faces Backlash for Charging by WeightEpisode #446 - SethLui.com Addresses Sponsored Review Drama & Arcade Prizes to be Capped at $100One Shiok ThingKEEP THE METER RUNNING (@keepthemeterrunning) | TikTokGrand Theft Auto VI TrailerFind us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Haresh Tilani & Terence Chia

Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 17min
#465 ft. Minister Shanmugam - The Israel-Hamas Conflict, Local Politics & Why POFMA is Useful
Minister Shanmugam has been serving as Minister for Law since 2008 and Minister for Home Affairs since 2015. On his YLB debut, he shares his thoughts on the complicated nature of the conflict between Israel & Hamas, the balance between policy and public sentiment in view of the political controversies seen locally this year. He also talks about why POFMA has been useful from his POV, and what keeps him up at night about the future of Singapore.(00:00) Intro(01:39) What to Think(06:57) Thoughts on Oct 7th(09:25) Bilahari's Op-ed(11:59) Singapore's Ties with Israel(21:33) Gaza: Singapore of Middle East?(23:59) Rallies & Social Media(32:53) Misconceptions & Communications(37:49) Anti-Singapore Rhetoric & impact(47:11) Public Sentiment & Interest in Politics(56:40) POFMA(59:03) Disconnect btw Govt and People?(01:04:32) Israel-Hamas: What Now?(01:08:13) The Future of Singapore(01:13:26) One Shiok ThingFind us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolklory If 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 ThingIt Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work by Fried, JasonHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | Trailer (2001)The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan | Trailer (2023)Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Terence Chia & Haresh Tilani

Dec 4, 2023 • 58min
#464 - River Valley High School Homicide Teen Sentenced & Are Country Clubs Relevant in Singapore?
The teen behind the RIver Valley High School death was sentenced to 16 years’ jail, prompting debates online about the term and severity of the punishment. Was it a fair result? Elsewhere, country clubs in Singapore have come under scrutiny when it was announced that Raffles Town Club’s land lease will not be renewed beyond 2026. Are country clubs still relevant in 2023?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolklory If 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.comRiver Valley High School Homicide Teen SentencedRiver Valley High School death: Teen sentenced to 16 years’ jail for killing schoolmate with axe in 2021 | The Straits TimesTeen sentenced to 16 years' jail for killing River Valley High schoolmate with axe - CNARiver Valley High homicide: Parents of deceased boy wants him named for people to remember him - Mothership.SG[Feb 2023] Teen accused of murder at River Valley High School gets charge downgraded to culpable homicide - CNA[Jul 2023] Singapore jails Myanmar maid for life over murder of employer’s 70-year-old mother-in-law she stabbed 26 times | South China Morning PostColorado mom who forgave son's killer celebrates 10 years of restorative justiceAre Country Clubs Relevant in Singapore?Country clubs in Singapore seek to refresh offerings as youths lose interest in prestige factorOne Shiok CommentComment by internetlurker96YouTube comment by HelloEiraOne Shiok ThingThis London Bookstore Lets You Try the Recipes Before You BuyThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time x Studio Ghibli Inspired Fan FilmMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 1min
#463 - Singapore Tied for World’s Most Expensive City & Void Deck Sealed off to Stop Children Playing Football
Recently, the Economist Intelligence Unit released a report that revealed Singapore to be tied for the world’s most expensive city alongside Zurich. Is this global #1 ranking worth celebrating? Elsewhere, Sembawang Town Council sealed off a void deck in response to complaints about kids playing football, triggering angry responses from some residents. What should they have done instead to curb the nuisance of kids playing football?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolklory If 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 Tied for World’s Most Expensive CitySingapore ties with Zurich as world’s most expensive city to live while Hong Kong slips one spot to fifth in latest EIU studyWorldwide Cost of Living: Singapore and Zurich top the ranking as the world’s most expensive cities - Economist Intelligence UnitWorldwide Cost of Living - Report SummarySingapore maintains spot as world’s most expensive city, tied with Zurich: EIU, InternationalBig Mac index 2023 | StatistaVoid Deck Sealed off to Stop Children Playing FootballSembawang Town Council seals off void deck to stop children from playing footballOne Shiok CommentComment by Apprehensive_Nail971Post about Spotify WrappedOne Shiok ThingHenry Kissinger, War Criminal, Dead at 100Don Don Donki & Decathlon: What You Didn't Know About Megastores | On The Red Dot | Full EpisodeMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 3min
#462 - “Long Island” to Be Reclaimed off East Coast Park & Cai Png Cafe Faces Backlash for Charging by Weight
The SG government announced that it is studying the feasibility of an ambitious new land reclamation project off the East Coast, named “Long Island”, which will change the face of East Coast Park forever. Do we really need that much more space? Elsewhere, a Chinese restaurant in Alexandra is facing backlash for charging for its cai png dishes by weight, leading to sticker shock from its patrons. Is there anything ethically wrong with their business model?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTube“Long Island” to Be Reclaimed off East Coast ParkSingapore to start technical studies into 'Long Island' off East Coast; reclaimed land could be twice the size of Marina BayReclaimed 'Long Island' will be about twice the size of Marina Bay, tripling length of existing East Coast waterfront: Desmond Lee - TODAY'Long Island'Ensure Long Island project doesn’t harm marine life at East Coast, Southern Islands: ExpertsReclaimed 'Long Island' off East Coast would likely house a mix of public and private properties: AnalystsCai Png Cafe Faces Backlash for Charging by Weight100g for $3.98: Chinese restaurant in Alexandra raises eyebrows for charging dishes by weightHundred Grains: Pay-By-Weight Cai Png Cafe In Singapore | Eatbook.sgS$19.60 for this economy rice: Pick your own ingredients cai png at Alexandra Retail CenterOne Shiok CommentComment by yathenComment by captainblackchestOne Shiok ThingI Spent My Life Savings To Travel In A VanSquid Game: The Challenge | Exclusive Clip | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Nov 27, 2023 • 56min
#461 - MAS Tightens Crypto Regulations & “Squid Game” Contestants Allege Inhumane Filming Conditions
Last week, MAS moved to curb crypto speculation with a tightening of regulations around retail investors. Will this throw a spanner in Singapore’s plans of becoming a digital asset hub for the world? Elsewhere, 2 contestants from the reality TV show “Squid Game: The Challenge” are suing the Netflix production for inhumane conditions that allegedly led to them suffering hypothermia and nerve damage while filming. Is there any credence to their claims?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.comMAS Tightens Crypto RegulationsMAS to tighten crypto rules for Singapore retail customersMAS Strengthens Regulatory Measures for Digital Payment Token Services[Oct 2022] Retail investors to take risk test before cryptocurrency trading as part of proposed rules by MAS“Squid Game” Contestants Allege Inhumane Filming Conditions Squid Game: The Challenge players want compensation for injuries allegedly suffered on showOne Shiok CommentComment by raidorzComment from MofsterboiOne Shiok ThingCM Punk IS BACK! See the epic Survivor Series return: Survivor Series: WarGames 2023 highlightsAunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun | Official TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Nov 25, 2023 • 59min
#460 - Parliament Passes Law for President to Hold International Roles & Private-hire Driver Works 22 Hours to Win Challenge
This past week, Parliament debated and ultimately passed a law that allows the President and Ministers to hold international roles in their private capacity. They even backdated the law to Tharman’s inauguration date, prompting questions from Opposition MPs about the urgency of the constitutional change. Why the rush? Elsewhere, a private-hire driver clocked 22 hours of driving within a day to win a peer-organised competition. Can anyone be a safe driver after being on the road for 22 hours?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.comParliament Passes Law for President to Hold International RolesConstitution amended to let president take global roles in private capacity if in national interestWP, PSP vote against Bill on President holding global roles; DPM Wong urges against opposing 'for the sake of’Govt changing Constitution in order to be 'upfront, transparent' about president's international roles: DPM WongMPs' Q&A on constitutional changes allowing S'pore presidents to hold international roles in private capacitiesPrivate-hire Driver Works 22 Hours to Win ChallengeBacklash after private-hire driver spends 22 hours on road to win Facebook contestOne Shiok CommentComment by fieryballssOne Shiok ThingBinance Fined $4.3 Billion, CEO Pleads GUILTY54 dates in 8 months: How this 32-year-old single woman tackled her search for love and romanceMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak