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This past week, Singapore’s competition watchdog pumped the brakes on the Grab-Trans-cab merger, voicing concerns over how Trans-cab taxi drivers’ usage of other ride-hailing platforms would be affected. Would this merger really lessen competition in the industry? Elsewhere, the Foodpanda CEO was shown the door after allegations of leaking confidential information on a potential sale of the company to Grab. We go through the unfortunate sequence of events and Whatsapp messages between him and his partner that led to his release.Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTube(After) Life SupportBurmese ghost Ma Phae Wah features in the latest episode, described by a Spotify listener as a “heavy… but awesome episode”Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify!Our Sponsor, Instapod!InstaPod is the perfect instant private space solution for indoor and outdoor premisesWe know, because they were our partners for the Folklory booth at Techweek Singapore 2023!And now, they’re offering free pod furniture for all YLB listeners and Folklory customers who purchase a pod! Talk to their team and check out this exclusive offer hereWill Grab, Trans-cab Merger Lessen Competition?Potential Grab, Trans-cab merger could block entry and expansion of rival ride-hailing platforms: Competition watchdogProposed Acquisition by Grab Rentals Pte. Ltd. of Trans-cab Holdings Ltd. | CCCS[Jul 2023] Grab to acquire Trans-cab, Singapore’s third-largest taxi operator - CNA[Jul 2023] Analysis: Grab's acquisition of Trans-cab should mean shorter wait for rides; fares unlikely to increase - TODAY[April 2023] Strides and Premier to merge, forming Singapore’s second-largest taxi operatorI lived in an UBER for 48 HOURS!!! - Our video for Uber from 2017Foodpanda CEO Replaced After Allegedly Leaking Confidential Information of Grab SaleFoodpanda replaces APAC CEO following his alleged leaks of potential sale of platform to GrabMy Perfect Weekend with foodpanda's Jakob AngeleOne Shiok CommentComment by iced_miloOne Shiok ThingDoCastaway - Desert Island HolidaysPiers Morgan vs Mohammed Hijab On Palestine and Israel-Hamas War | The Full DebateMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgPlants from @thenursery.sgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Over the weekend, retailers and consumers had their plans disrupted by a major outage of DBS’ banking services, which was allegedly caused by an issue at a data centre. Why did one bank’s outage have such a big ripple effect on Singapore? This same week, Flash Coffee suddenly shut down all 11 local outlets, leaving its workers with unpaid salaries and CPF. Did they do anything wrong in filing for liquidation?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTube(After) Life SupportEp 7 featuring Jo Tan and Su Paing Tun is out now! One of the most touching episodes yet!Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify so that you don’t miss new episodes!DBS Services Down in Major Disruption DBS, Citi restoring banking services following disruptions on Saturday; DBS ATMs all upDBS, Citi resume banking services following earlier outageDBS outage caused by data centre issue, services to be 'progressively restored' from 7pmDBS may see reduced excess capital, reputation risk and higher opex after latest outage: Citi'I Need Help, I'm Legit Starving': DBS Customers Say They Couldn't Pay For Food During Outage[May 2023] MAS ups DBS' additional capital requirement to S$1.6 billion after successive disruptions[Feb 2022] MAS hits DBS with additional capital requirement of S$930 million after November's digital banking outage - CNAFlash Coffee Abruptly Quits SingaporeFlash Coffee shuts down all 11 outlets in Singapore; union helping members with salary-related claimsFlash Coffee closes all 11 S'pore outlets citing 'liabilities'; ex-staff say salaries had been paid late for monthsFlash Coffee's employees owed salaries, CPF contributions after sudden closure of all Singapore outlets: Union[May 2023] Flash Coffee raises US$50M funding - targets profitability in 2024[Aug 2022] Flash Coffee is at the heart of a coffee revolution that’s taking Asia by storm | Robb Report SingaporeOne Shiok CommentComment by accidentaljuristOne Shiok ThingBad Friends Podcast Excerpt: Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee's MOST HEATED MomentThe Fall of the House of Usher | Official Trailer | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgPlants from @thenursery.sgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A US think tank’s analysis of a 2022 survey hailed Singapore’s high levels of interreligious tolerance and acceptance. Why are these results worth celebrating for Singaporeans? Elsewhere, out of safety concerns, NParks captured and put down a nearly-3m long crocodile that had been spotted on Marina East beach. Some groups asked why the crocodile had to be put down, and not relocated instead. Was there really no other option?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTube(After) Life SupportThank you for putting our horror-comedy podcast on Spotify’s official Podcast Charts! Ep 7 featuring Jo Tan and Su Paing Tun is out now!Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify so that you don’t miss new episodes!Singapore’s “Remarkable” Religious DiversityPew study hails Singapore’s ‘remarkable’ religious diversity and high tolerance, acceptanceS’poreans of all faiths broadly tolerant and accepting of followers of different religions: PollIn Singapore, religious diversity and tolerance go hand in hand | Pew Research CenterSingapore tops Southeast Asia in seeing different religions as compatible with society: SurveyNParks Puts Down Giant CrocodileCrocodile spotted on Marina East beach to be put down over public safety concernsEstuarine Crocodiles - Animal Encounters - Do's and Don'ts - Gardens, Parks & Nature - National Parks Board (NParks)Acres saddened over NParks’ decision to put down crocodile; others say the move was necessary | The Straits TimesOne Shiok CommentComment by FicongComment by ryecottaOne Shiok ThingThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Official Trailer #1Israeli settlements, explained | Settlements Part I | VoxMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgPlants from @thenursery.sgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A bakery owner accuses SethLui.com of soliciting payment for food guide features. Government imposes restrictions on arcade prizes at $100. Discussion on the controversy surrounding sponsored reviews and lack of transparency. Impact of sponsored spots on trust and small businesses. New regulations on amusement center games. Possibility of dogs playing games on iPads. Listener feedback and meeting a listener in person.

Economist and politician Jamus Lim joins the podcast to discuss whether perfume should be a basic necessity or aspirational good in Singapore. The debate also touches on the use of Lee Kuan Yew's image on drink packets and the controversy surrounding it. Other topics include minimum income standards, the importance of holidays and travel, and debates over commercial endeavors and public goods.

In light of recent announcement of price increases for water and transport, DPM Lawrence Wong reassured Singaporeans that the Government is monitoring businesses to stop them from using increased costs as excuse to profiteer. Will the measures be enough? In Australia, an RSAF trainee based there made news when the plane’s flight route was interpreted to look like a phallic symbol in the air. Was it just a coincidence, or was someone being cheeky?⭐️⭐️ GIVEAWAY Halloween Horrors Nights ⭐️⭐️Win Halloween Horror Nights Ticket for you & your friend!Answer a simple question at https://go.mediacorp.sg/yahlahbut Provide your friend’s name and email address during submitting Your friend will need to participate using the same details + your name & email addressWinners will only be notified via emailT&Cs apply(After) Life SupportWe’re at the midpoint! Ep5 of our new horror-comedy podcast series is out, with one episode dropping every Friday evening until Halloween! Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify so that you don’t miss new episodes!Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTubeOur SurveyHere’s the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ylb-audienceEveryone who responds will get a promo code for 20% OFF a Folklory purchaseLast chance to fill it up!Government Monitoring Business ProfiteeringGovernment monitoring businesses to stop them from using increased costs as excuse to profiteer: DPM WongHousehold water prices to rise 18% by April 2025, help on the cards for low- and middle-income groupsBus, train fares to rise by up to 11 cents for adults; new $96 concession pass for low-wage workers$1.1b Cost-of-Living Package: Up to $200 for 2.5m S’poreans, extra $200 CDC vouchers for S’porean householdsKey findings (2023) – Minimum Income StandardSingapore government says report on rising minimum income standards 'may not be accurate reflection of basic needs'Phallic Flight Route by Singapore Air ForceS'pore air force says phallic flight route in Australia 'purely coincidental', resembles Microsoft Office mascotOne Shiok CommentYouTube Comments on YLB #442Reddit comment by kosherjellyfishOne Shiok ThingSex Education: Season 4 | Official TrailerBody Shot KO! Stamp Claims The ONE Atomweight MMA Throne 👑Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgPlants from @thenursery.sgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

One half of Malaysia’s OG YouTubers The Ming Thing, Ming Yue, drops by the YLB studio on his way to performing 2 SOLD OUT stand up comedy shows in Singapore. Is The Ming Thing ever going back to YouTube? What existential crisis did he experience during the pandemic that led him to stand up comedy? Will he juggle a flaming canine as part of his next comedy routine?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTubeOur SurveyHere’s the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ylb-audienceIt’ll take you 2 mins max, and it’ll help us find the best brands and partners for YLB  Everyone who responds will get a promo code for 20% OFF a Folklory purchaseSurvey ends at 2359hrs on Fri, 29 Sep FolkloryIf 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.com(After) Life SupportEp5 of our new horror-comedy podcast series is out this week, with one episode dropping every Friday evening! Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify so that you don’t miss new episodes!One Shiok ThingHow Shanti Pereira Found Her SpeedSecondHandHuns - Street-style dressingFlesh & Blood Trading Card GameFind Ming YueInstagramTikTokThe Takeaway Table (IG)The Takeaway Table (YouTube)Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgPlants from @thenursery.sgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A WW2 relic was discovered in a construction site in Upper Bukit Timah, leading to a quickly-arranged on-site disposal of the 100kg bomb, and over 4,000 residents and shopkeepers vacating the area for one day. What was shocking about the blast? Elsewhere, a survey about our attitudes towards global uncertainty showed that Singaporeans might be a bit more pessimistic than expected. Our SurveyHere’s the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ylb-audienceIt’ll take you 2 mins max, and it’ll help us find the best brands and partners for YLB  Everyone who responds will get a promo code for 20% OFF a Folklory purchaseSurvey ends at 2359hrs on Fri, 29 Sep FolkloryIf 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.com(After) Life SupportWe’re at the midpoint! Ep5 of our new horror-comedy podcast series is out this week, with one episode dropping every Friday evening until Halloween! Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify so that you don’t miss new episodes!Huge WW2 Bomb Discovered in Singapore100kg WWII bomb found in Upper Bukit Timah; 4,000 residents, shopkeepers to vacate area for SAF on-site disposalCNA Explains: How will the WWII bomb in Upper Bukit Timah be safely detonated?Highlights: WWII bomb in Upper Bukit Timah safely detonated, residents back homeResidents can return home after 100kg WWII bomb in Upper Bukit Timah successfully destroyedHazel Park condominium residents return to find damage after WWII bomb disposal operation[2019] WWII bomb successfully disposed of near former Zouk site after residents vacated from areaWhat Is Our Place in the World?New study’s preliminary findings reveal S’poreans’ perspectives amid global uncertaintyOur Place in the World, the study by Kantar PublicOne Shiok CommentYouTube comments on YLB #441Reddit comments on YLB #441One Shiok ThingMBG CORE (@mbg_core) on InstagramHeavens Gate - Student Exit Statements | YouTubeMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgPlants from @thenursery.sgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Last month, a Japanese tourist made a police report over the price of an Alaskan King Crab dish that she and her group had consumed at Seafood Paradise at Clarke Quay. She claimed that the restaurant was not upfront about the price of the dish - a claim that has been refuted by the Paradise Group via a social media posting. We wade into the deep waters to discuss who’s in the wrong here. Elsewhere, NTU students raised a furore over the sole candidate running for NTUSU president as he had previously been suspended for getting a fellow student drunk. What’s the fuss about?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTubeOur SurveyHere’s the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ylb-audienceIt’ll take you 2 mins max, and it’ll help us find the best brands and partners for YLB  Everyone who responds will get a promo code for 20% OFF a Folklory purchaseSurvey ends at 2359hrs on Fri, 29 Sep (After) Life SupportWe’re at the midpoint! Ep5 of our new horror-comedy podcast series is out this week, with one episode dropping every Friday evening until Halloween! Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify so that you don’t miss new episodes!Japanese Tourist Calls Police Over “Overpriced” Crab DishOver $900 for a crab? Japanese tourist makes police report over 'overpriced' dish at Seafood ParadiseParadise Group releases CCTV screenshots to refute tourist’s claims of overpriced crab dishFB Post by Paradise GroupTourist Outraged by $1,000 Seafood Restaurant Bill Called PoliceApparent menu of Paradise Group (Aug 2023)NTUSU Presidential Candidate ControversySole NTUSU presidential candidate accused by younger union officer of tricking her into getting blackout drunkNTU Student Union suspends exco member for 5 weeks for tricking junior member into drinking more alcohol when she asked for waterDisgraced former NTUSU Vice President out of union presidential bid; New candidate emergesIG Post by NTUSUNTUSU HomepageOne Shiok CommentYouTube comment on Ep 439One Shiok ThingMaking Designer Furniture We Can’t AffordOld Dads | A Netflix Film From Director Bill Burr | Official Trailer | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgPlants from @thenursery.sgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Rishi is back as guest co-host, this time with Haresh while Terence is away. We dive into the latest Parliamentary sitting where MPs voted against the motion filed by NMP Hazel Poa to suspend MP Iswaran. This was after a 2+ hour debate in Parliament, but does the outcome make sense? Elsewhere, star comedian Hasan Minhaj is facing the heat after he admitted to embellishing the stories of discrimination, racism and threats he faced in his Netflix stand-up specials, as part of an expose by the New Yorker. But is he wrong to do that?Find us here!YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTubeOur SurveyHere’s the link to the survey: https://bit.ly/ylb-audienceIt’ll take you 2 mins max, and it’ll help us find the best brands and partners for YLB  Everyone who responds will get a promo code for 20% OFF a Folklory purchaseSurvey ends at 2359hrs on Fri, 29 Sep FolkloryIf 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.com(After) Life SupportEp3 of our new horror-comedy podcast series is out this week, with one episode dropping every Friday evening! Make sure to “Follow” on Spotify so that you don’t miss new episodes!Parliament Rejects Proposal to Suspend Iswaran as MPParliament rejects PSP proposal to suspend Iswaran as MP; will 'consider the matter' after outcome of graft probe'Future govt' might 'fix' opposition MPs the same way if precedent set: Pritam Singh on voting against suspending Iswaran as MPParliament rejects PSP motion to suspend Iswaran as MP, may claw back allowance after CPIB probe if warrantedParliament to consider Iswaran’s MP status only after investigation outcomes are revealed, SingaporeHasan Minhaj Faces Backlash for EmbellishmentHasan Minhaj’s “Emotional Truths”Lying in Comedy Isn’t Always Wrong, but Hasan Minhaj Crossed a LineOne Shiok ThingLittle Passing Thoughts on InstagramTop Grid Pest Specialist Rishi’s Special!Rishi Budhrani: ARTIFICIAL INDIANFind Rishi!InstagramTikTokMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgPlants from @thenursery.sg*****EXCLUSIVE to YLB listeners: get 15% off plants from @thenursery.sg online store. Use the promo code "YLB15"*****Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak