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A recent Straits Times op-ed on the Israel-Hamas war, written by retired senior diplomat Bilahari Kausikan, triggered a response from Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam, who disagreed with Bilahari’s views, and also directed people to read another op-ed with a differing perspective. Why was there a need for a Minister to come forward and push back on a paywall-blocked op-ed accessible only to ST subscribers? Elsewhere, Marina Bay Sands is going all in on Taylor Swift mania with their VIP concert packages, with eye-watering prices ranging from $10,000 on the low end, to $50,000 for the “Wildest Dreams” package. We break down the packages, and discuss which one offers the best value for Swifties (who can afford it).Find us here!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.comShanmugam Takes Issue with ST Op-ed on Israel-Hamas WarBilahari's ST op-ed doesn't emphasise Israeli govt's 'illegal actions' over many years: ShanmugamHard truths about Gaza war’s cruel and complex dilemma (by Bilahari Kausikan)Israel’s actions in Gaza have been disproportionate (by Ahmad Firdaus Daud)Gaza war: Hard truths and humanitarian law (by Tommy Koh)Netanyahu asks Israeli government to back Hamas hostage dealMBS Launches $10,000 Taylor Swift Concert PackagesTaylor Swift The Eras Tour | Marina Bay SandsOne Shiok CommentComments on SubReddit post for YLB #458Reddit post by internetlurker96One Shiok ThingThe Devil's Plan | Official Trailer | NetflixTHE BOYS – Season 3 Official TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A Deepavali banner that asked revellers to clean up after themselves caused disquiet on social media, prompting the MP in charge of the area to remove the sign to avoid misunderstandings. Was it really necessary to get rid of the banner? Also, in-person social mixers are becoming popular among Singapore youth, in a strange reversion to a world before social media and Tinder. Why are we heading back in that direction?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOur Folklory Christmas CassetteWe’ve launched this limited edition bluetooth Folklory speaker that comes pre-loaded with your Folklories We’ve extended the sale to 16th Nov, so order by then, and get a Christmas Cassette free, delivered to you by 25 Dec guaranteedSo if you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind Christmas gift, order yours here!(After) Life SupportTime to binge! All 10 episodes of the series are out now! Please leave a comment on Spotify to tell us what you thought about our horror comedyMake sure to “Follow” on Spotify!Deepavali “Litter-Free” Banner RemovedBanner asking residents in Mountbatten to clean up litter after Deepavali revelry to be taken downMP Lim Biow Chuan asks PA staff to remove Mountbatten Deepavali banner that gave rise to misunderstandingMountbatten MP Lim Biow Chuan asks for removal of Deepavali banner following complaints about 'litter free' messageDecoding Deepavali and Diwali: A celebration of lightsSocial Mixers Help Singaporeans Make FriendsSocial mixers for friendships gain traction among young adults in S’pore | The Straits TimesOne Shiok CommentComment by mohammedshareef4291Comment by thesandienOne Shiok ThingLiverpool troll bumps into Man U legend Gary Neville at Changi Airport, tags 'Jamie Carragher'BAD EDUCATION Trailer (2020) Hugh Jackman, Comedy MovieMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The Ministry of Home Affairs reminded the public that displaying or wearing symbols linked to the Israel-Hamas war is an offence punishable with jail time. Why the need for such strict policing? Elsewhere this week, a new law was proposed that would allow the President and ministers to hold roles in foreign and international organisations in their private capacities. Why has this come up suddenly?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOur Folklory Christmas CassetteWe’ve launched this limited edition bluetooth Folklory speaker that comes pre-loaded with your Folklories Order by 12 Nov, and get a Christmas Cassette free, delivered to you by 25 Dec guaranteedSo if you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind Christmas gift, order yours here!(After) Life SupportTime to binge! All 10 episodes of the series are out now! Please leave a comment on Spotify to tell us what you thought about our horror comedyMake sure to “Follow” on Spotify!No Symbols of Israel-Hamas War AllowedThose wearing symbols linked to Israel-Hamas war can be jailed: MHAForeign National Emblems (Control of Display) Act 1949 - Singapore Statutes Online21 MPs spoke on Israel-Hamas war, condemned violence against civilians. Here's what they saidCan the President Hold Roles in Foreign Organizations?Singapore proposes new laws for President, ministers to hold roles in foreign and global organisationsOne Shiok CommentComment by BroccoliPrudent3752Comment by Deep-Computer-160One Shiok ThingS'pore couple holds their wedding at Far East Square's Ya Kun Kaya ToastMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

At a PAP Conference over the weekend, PM Lee revealed the timeline for PAP’s leadership succession plans. What was interesting about his announcement, and Lawrence Wong’s speech as the incoming PM? Elsewhere, people were up in arms over the inclusion of Japanese sex toy giant Tenga at Singapore’s largest anime festival, scheduled for the end of November. Why the commotion?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOur Folklory Christmas CassetteWe’ve launched this limited edition bluetooth Folklory speaker that comes pre-loaded with your Folklories Order by 12 Nov, and get a Christmas Cassette free, delivered to you by 25 Dec guaranteedSo if you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind Christmas gift, order yours here!(After) Life SupportTime to binge! All 10 episodes of the series are out now! Please leave a comment on Spotify to tell us what you thought about our horror comedyMake sure to “Follow” on Spotify!PM Lee Reveals When Lawrence Wong Will Take OverSingapore 'will never let the system go corrupt', says PM Lee Full speech by PM Lee Singapore's next General Election likely to be held in late 2024 at the earliest, analysts sayPAP activists confident in DPM Wong's leadership, say mandate earned in next GE will be on his own meritsLawrence Wong says he's 'ready for next assignment' as PM Lee announces hand over timeline[2017] AP still keeps practices from its leftist-linked past, like calling members 'comrades'Japanese Sex Toy At Anime Festival Stirs up EmotionsJapanese sex toy giant Tenga to attend S’pore largest anime festival, move draws mixed reactionsOne Shiok CommentComment from internetlurker96YouTube comments on Ep 454One Shiok ThingRepurposed bus hotel in Changi Village opens for bookings, with stays from December | The Straits TimesMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

As part of the penalties for the recent outage of DBS’ digital services, MAS will disallow DBS from making new acquisitions for 6 months. Will this really help restore confidence in the bank? Elsewhere, it was first reported that a lucky Swiftie between the age of 13-35 will be selected to watch Taylor Swift in concert alongside Senior Minister of State Mr Tan Kiat How, as part of a youth festival competition. However, the promotion was hastily amended on Friday morning to remove the minister’s presence at the concert. Why the sudden about-turn?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTube(After) Life SupportTime to binge! Ep10, the final episode, drops on Friday! Does Leia uncover who’s the mysterious impersonator?Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify!DBS Not Allowed to Make New AcquisitionsMAS suspends DBS from new business ventures, reducing branch and ATM networks over disruptions | The Straits TimesDBS apologises for series of digital disruptions; lays out comprehensive roadmap to improve technology resiliencyMAS penalties on DBS won’t set the bank back, analysts saySingapore Directs DBS (SGX: D05) to Halt Acquisitions on Outage FalloutDBS chairman, CEO apologise for service disruption; special committee set up to investigate outageThe Big Read: With no foolproof way to prevent banking and e-payment outages, what can businesses and consumers do?Watch Taylor Swift Concert With a Minister?Youth festival in Bedok to give away a Taylor Swift concert ticket to winnerOne Shiok CommentPost by internetlurker96Comments on YLB 454One Shiok ThingThe Boys - Official Trailer | Prime VideoKing James is RELENTLESS! 😤 LeBron Recovers Shoe & Finishes The SLAM!Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

We wade into the complex Israel-Hamas war, and talk about why opinions in Singapore are so charged and divided. Elsewhere, a photo of an Indonesian coffee shop that won an international photography competition was alleged to have been staged, calling into question the ethics of the photographer and the competence of the judges. Who’s wrong?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTube(After) Life SupportTime to binge! Ep10, the final episode, drops this week!Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify!The Israel-Hamas ConflictIsrael-Hamas war updates: Dozens killed in Jabalia camp, Gaza official says | Israel-Palestine conflictIsrael defence spokesman Daniel Hagari says Israeli military killed top Hamas commander – as it happenedSingapore, Malaysia voted in support of UN resolution for Israel-Hamas conflictSingapore votes in favour of UN resolution to protect civilians, uphold humanitarian obligations in Gaza StripInteractive timeline/history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since 1799A look into the long history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflictWhat’s the Israel-Palestine conflict about? A simple guide | Israel-Palestine conflict NewsPost by Embassy of Israel Singapore (@israelinsingapore)Controversy Over Staged Indonesian Coffee Shop PhotoWas Indonesia coffee shop photo ‘staged’? Global competition’s winning entry comes into focusThe Largest Photography Competition | CEWE Photo AwardOne Shiok CommentComment by Chris1981COmment by zeezeewayPoll - Who embellishes more?One Shiok ThingMy Response to The New Yorker articleVictor Wembanyama arrives in a Slenderman costume 🎃 | NBA on ESPNMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Actresses Xenia Tan and Farah Lola join us in the YLB studio to talk about acting in our horror-comedy podcast series (After) Life Support, their personal spooky encounters at work or on livestreams, plus why visiting a haunted house is a great way to find a significant other.Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTube(After) Life SupportIt’s time to binge! The last episode of the series drops this Friday, so catch the first 9 eps before Halloween!Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify!One Shiok ThingShaw Theatres - Nolan IMAX Special‘BECKHAM’ Documentary Series | Official Trailer | NetflixLost In The Stars International Trailer｜《消失的她》国际预告The Walking Dead Trailer (First Season)Find Xenia TanInstagramTikTokFind Farah LolaInstagramTikTokMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A recent consultation paper by iMDA and MAS proposed a framework for banks and telcos to take a share of the responsibility in scam victims’ losses. Why was this surprising to us? Elsewhere, Manchester United player Alejandro Garnacho was caught up in a furore over a gorilla emoji he used in a social media post praising his Cameroonian teammate, André Onana.Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTube(After) Life SupportEp9, the penultimate episode, drops this week! Follow to get notified when the climatic finale to the show comes out next week!Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify!Our Sponsor, Rooma!Rooma specialises in rattan and wood furnishings in various finishes, textures and forms, all of which are super cool and unique!We know, because they were our partners for the Folklory booth at Techweek Singapore 2023! See all their amazing furniture on Instagram @rooma_sg- And now, they’re offering 10% off for YLB listeners, for all in-store purchases. Just quote “YLB10OFF” at their store and voila!Banks and Telcos to Share Responsibility for ScamsConsultation Paper on Proposed Shared Responsibility FrameworkNegligent banks, telcos may be held responsible for scam victims’ losses as part of proposed measuresFinancial institutions, telcos accountable to scam victims if found negligent under planned framework | The Straits Times[Sep 2023] Consultation paper on equitable sharing of scam losses to be published in October 2023[Feb 2022] OCBC should have 'responded faster and more robustly' to first sign of SMS phishing scam: Lawrence WongSingapore banks to allow customers to 'lock up' funds in latest move to guard against scams - CNA[Sep 2023] WP's Sylvia Lim calls for banks to reimburse scam victims fully, says it's unjust for victims to bear lossMan United Players in Gorilla Emoji DebacleAlejandro Garnacho could face FA sanction for Onana social media postOne Shiok CommentPoll by Majestic-Economist-6One Shiok ThingOne Million Subscribers & Happy Birthday Andrew | Ep 188 | Bad FriendsJRE MMA Show #147 with Sean O'Malley & Tim Welch - SpotifyMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A recent survey found that 2 in 3 Singaporeans go on vacation with the goal of making up for their sleep debt. What does this say about our stress levels? Elsewhere, it was announced that Prince William will try dragon boating when he next visits Singapore in November. What other activities should he try while he’s here?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTube(After) Life SupportEp9, the penultimate episode, drops this week! Follow to get notified when the climatic finale to the show comes out next week!Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify!Singaporeans Catch Up on Sleep While on VacationSleep-deprived, 2 in 3 S'poreans planning travel with goal of catching up on shut-eye: SurveyOnly 1 in 4 Singaporeans gets more than 7 hours of sleep each nightOut of Autopilot and Into Our Best Life: Booking.com Shares its Seven Predictions for Travel in 2024[2022] Only 27% of people in S'pore get enough sleep: YouGov survey[2021] Singapore is 'most fatigued' country in the world – and we’re tired of it[2019] Singapore is the third most sleep deprived after Japan and India, Fitbit’s data indicates[2014] Singaporeans among most sleep deprived worldwidePrince William to Try Dragon BoatingPrince William in S'pore from Nov. 5 - 8, will visit Jewel Changi Airport & try dragon boatingThe Earthshot Prize Winners and FinalistsOne Shiok CommentComment by SgRedShaComment by ryecotta on #450One Shiok ThingHidden Third Places: Transforming Singapore’s Carpark Rooftops into Urban OasesEvery Victor Wembanyama Play from the 2023 NBA Preseason!Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgPlants from @thenursery.sgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Kyle and Wayne, the creators of the Ghost Maps podcast, join us to talk about all things paranormal. We discuss why people want to believe in ghosts, where the most haunted places in Singapore are, and why you should eat at mamak stalls after visiting a cemetery.Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTube(After) Life SupportEp8 of our horror comedy audio series is out now, and it’s our most international episode yet! And a big twist at the end featuring an old friend…Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify!One Shiok ThingThe Joe Rogan Experience #2036 - Kurt AngleComedy Wildlife Photography AwardsWrestlers | Official Trailer | NetflixThe Man in the High Castle | Official Comic-Con Trailer | Prime VideoFind Kyle and Wayne from Ghost MapsGHOST MAPS: True Southeast Asian Horror Stories | SpotifyInstagramYouTubeMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak