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Singapore’s top universities are introducing Mandarin-taught modules as interest from Chinese students grows, sparking debate about inclusivity, messaging, and academic identity. Elsewhere, podcaster & ex-Malaysian minister Khairy Jamaluddin called the PAP “juvenile” for reacting to Pritam Singh’s appearance on his podcast.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets here(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:22) Intro(09:00) Backlash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SG(48:23) Khairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s Podcast(59:54) One Shiok Comment(01:02:27) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Trump Dodges Epstein by Attacking Obama, Dropping MLK Files & Trying to Change CokeTerence: Dissect PodcastSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok |Instagram | FacebookBacklash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SGAs Singapore grows in popularity with Chinese students, universities roll out Mandarin-taught programmesKhairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s PodcastEx-Malaysian minister Khairy Jamaluddin calls PAP 'juvenile' for response to WP chief Pritam Singh's podcast appearanceMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Jinx Yeo opens up about what it’s really like being a stand-up comic in Singapore. He shares how his journey started 14 years ago, the impact of his viral videos as well as his experience building an international career from scratch. He also talks about making politically incorrect jokes, self-censorship and the difference between Singaporean and Western crowds.Check out Jinx’s Comedy!Jinx Yeo | Upcoming Comedy Shows & Tour DatesJinx Yeo - "Asian Nerd" Roasts the BritishNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60You can check out the first wave of recordings on the same siteHelp us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:48) Intro(02:54) Overcoming Introversion & Starting a Comedy Career(03:49) Challenges & Experiences in Comedy(09:10) Early Days of Singapore's Comedy Scene(18:09) Experiences in UK and Australia Comedy Scenes(22:00) Viral Success & International Exposure(26:28) Performing for Diverse Audiences & Writing Process(31:16) Dealing with Bureaucracy in Singapore's Creative Scene(36:21) Perceptions of Comedians and Political Correctness(40:03) The Craft of Stand-up Comedy(45:29) Nervousness, Performance & Political Comedy(51:21) Future of the Comedy Scene(57:10) International Influence & Responsibilities in Comedy(58:43) Jonathan Atherton's Legacy in Singapore Comedy(01:01:35) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingTerence: ROSÉ & PSY - APT. (live from 싸이흠뻑쇼 SUMMERSWAG 2025)Haresh: 1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives (ft. Mehdi Hasan)Jinx: WOAH! Trump Named In Epstein Files | Candace Ep 219Sign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

A car fell into a sinkhole along Tanjong Katong Road, prompting a nationwide safety review of sewer works by PUB. Elsewhere, LTA reduced SMRT’s $3 million fine for a major East-West Line disruption to $2.4 million.Our Podcast Creation WorkshopOnly 2 more slots remain for our full-day podcast workshop on either 15th or 16th Aug, done face-to-face at our studio!Registration ends this Sunday (3 Aug), so sign up here(00:00) Our Podcast Creation Workshop!(03:00) Intro(13:07) Sinkhole at Tanjong Katong Swallows Car(39:17) SMRT Gets Reduced Fine for 2024 Train Disruption(49:49) One Shiok Comment(56:18) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: DJ Tinc on InstagramTerence: I Moved To An Abandoned House Near Mount Fuji, Japan To Start A BusinessSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookSinkhole at Tanjong Katong Swallows CarWoman taken to hospital after car falls into sinkhole on Tanjong Katong RoadCondo near Tanjong Katong sinkhole to hire independent engineers to assess safetyDashcam footage shows moment Tanjong Katong sinkhole openTanjong Katong sinkhole: PUB calls for safety time-out to review similar sewer works across SingaporeHow quick-thinking workers helped rescue driver of car that fell into Tanjong Katong sinkhole[2022] Slip road to Farrer Road closed for repair of cave-in, PUB hopes to reopen it ‘in the next few daysSMRT Gets Reduced Fine for 2024 Train DisruptionEast-West Line disruption: LTA cuts SMRT's fine to S$2.4 million; amount to go to Public Transport FundMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The tragic death of Jane Lee, owner of Sumo Salad, has sparked nationwide debate about Singapore’s Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA). We break down what happened, the WICA loopholes she flagged before her passing, and why her case has rattled business owners and employees alike. Plus: Singapore’s libraries are moving into shopping malls, but is that a good thing?Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets here(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:30) Intro(07:37) The Controversial Death of Jane Lee(27:44) Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East Library(42:06) One Shiok Comment(45:00) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Giants of Late-Night Visit Stephen Colbert in Show of SupportTerence: David Guetta Answers DJ QuestionsSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookThe Controversial Death of Jane LeeMOM looking into alleged fraudulent work injury claim against Sumo Salad; police investigating owner's deathMOM probing work injury claim flagged by late Sumo Salad boss Jane Lee: DineshWhat is the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA)Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East LibraryFrom standalone sites to mall tenants: Is this the future of Singapore's libraries?LAB25 (Libraries & Archives Blueprint 2025)Mics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Donald Low, Professor of Practice at the HKUST Institute for Public Policy, is back to unpack the recent debate around COEs involving SM Lee Hsien Loong and WP’s Jamus Lim, as well as comments by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow. Plus: Singapore’s rent crisis is boiling over, with tenants frustrated by landlords’ rising expectations. Are landlords really the villains - or is there more to the story?Check out Prof Donald Low:The Price of Zero: China's policy missteps during and after COVIDDonald’s Book recommendations: ⁠Capitalism and its Critics, John CassidyThe Undercover Economist, Tim Harford⁠⁠The Economic Naturalist: In Search of Explanations for Everyday Enigmas, Robert H. FrankFolkloryIf 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(00:00) Folklory(01:03) Intro(02:06) Discussion on GE2025(05:41) COE System Analysis(12:08) Economics of Private Vehicle Ownership(21:19) Comparison with Hong Kong(27:44) Parking Challenges(29:25) Institutional Rules and COE in Singapore(36:42) Economics of Scarce Resources(44:07) Institutional Change and Empathy in Economics(45:38) Institutions and Urban Planning(54:47) Sustainability and Resource Management(58:56) Economic Thoughts of Singapore's Leadership(01:00:29) US Trade Policies and Impact(01:02:15) Globalisation and Economic Shifts(01:11:53) Hong Kong vs Singapore Living Conditions(01:20:06) Economic Education and Resources(01:27:32) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingTerence: World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025Haresh: Nike Training Club: WellnessDonald Low: The White Lotus Season 3 | Official TrailerSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookMics and Headphones from @shureEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung announced that MOH is working with MOH to list etomidate as an illegal drug after one-third of vapes seized were found to contain it. Is this the best solution? Elsewhere, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after getting caught cheating with his HR Head, Kristin Cabot, on camera at a Coldplay Concert in Boston. We unpack the ethics, memes, and whether Coldplay is really to blame. Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets hereJoin our Reddit AMA on Tue, 22 July at 4pm SGTHappening on our YLB Subreddit(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:06) Intro(11:22) Kpod Vapes to be Listed as Illegal Drug(38:26) Astronomer CEO Resigns After Coldplay Controversy(53:53) One Shiok Comment(58:06) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Kingsman: The Golden Circle | Official TrailerTerence: Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in ArtSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookKpod Vapes to be Listed as Illegal DrugSingapore working to list etomidate as illegal drug; one-third of vapes seized found to contain itWhat we can do to fight the insidious threat of ‘zombie vapes’Over 2,500 vaping reports in first half of 2025; HSA to launch online reporting formAlleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences2 weeks’ jail for man caught smuggling over 1,800 vapes and pods into SingaporeAstronomer CEO Resigns After Coldplay ControversyAstronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after Coldplay 'kiss cam' controversyChris Martin branded 'messy' as he makes more drama after Astronomer CEO affair scandalMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

What happens when your art pokes too close to the truth? In this episode, Sonny Liew, Eisner-winning cartoonist of The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, joins us to reflect on 10 years of his landmark graphic novel, and how it almost got banned. We dive into his new project on capitalism, the cultural contradictions of Singapore, and why his latest collectible action figures featuring Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Keng Swee and S Rajaratnam, are quietly subversive.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets hereCheck Out Sonny Liew’s Work!Sonny on InstagramSonny’s WebsiteSonny’s PatreonFind his books hereCartoonist Sonny Liew turns Singapore's pioneer leaders into vintage toy figures for art exhibition(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(01:11) Intro(03:08) Sonny's Journey to Cartooning(05:05) The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye(09:27) Singapore's Comic History(10:51) Art and Controversy(20:10) International Reception and Success(27:47) Delving Into Capitalism(31:16) Creative Process and Inspiration(35:54) Challenges of Working in Singapore(53:43) Introduction to Art as Processing(54:40) Creating Action Figurines(56:43) PAPxPA: Performance Art Theme(59:54) Narrative Battles and Art Intentions(01:03:34) Reflections on Artistic Motivation(01:06:55) Developing New Creative Works(01:09:03) The Role of Social Media and Audience Engagement(01:13:32) Exploring Past Projects and Collaborations(01:15:25) Distribution Challenges and Future Aspirations(01:17:15) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingTerence: Master: the allegations against Neil GaimanHaresh: How the smartest founders are winning in AISonny: Reuther: A Daughter Strikes - Elisabeth R. DickmeyerSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FBMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Is Singapore ready for more open political discourse - or are we still too scared to "cross the line"? We sit down with Associate Professor Walid Abdullah, political scientist, author, and host of the “Teh Tarik with Walid” podcast. We cover his latest book on Palestine, the rise of podcasting in Singapore’s political scene, and why Prof Walid thinks every politician should want to be Prime Minister. Plus, we get candid about cancel culture and whether he’ll run in GE2030.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets here!Check Out Prof Walid’s Work!Click here to get his new book on PalestineFollow Prof Walid on Facebook & Instagram(00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMexco Asia(01:09) Intro(06:57) Impact of Political Podcasting(10:12) Navigating Political Boundaries(15:33) Challenges and Biases in Political Interviews(25:38) Podcasts in Elections and Media Landscape(28:23) Constituency Issues(31:40) Walid's Book About the Gaza Conflict(33:24) Understanding Foreign Conflicts(43:49) Mainstream Media Bias(47:28) Activism and Civic Spaces(52:30) Future of Singapore's Policy(57:44) Future of Smaller Political Parties(58:36) Worker's Party and PSP Discussion(01:02:15) The Ambition of Politicians(01:15:06) Personal Reflection on Future Political Career(01:20:00) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingProf Walid: Breaking Points PodcastTerence: How Science Can Fix the Media LandscapeHaresh: Zohran Mamdani won most votes of a candidate NYC primary historySign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FBMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Singapore comedian Fadzri Rashid opens up about moving to Malaysia, why artists feel the need to leave Singapore to grow, and how chasing authenticity is harder than ever. We discuss NFT regrets, the grind of stand-up comedy and what it really means to hold up a mirror to Singapore’s society that’s chasing perfection.UndoAge｜Globally Trusted Supplements, Direct-from-Source Value ✅ Certified Nutritional Solutions 📦 Direct Manufacturer Pricing 🌍 Global Supply Assurance Check them out at undoage.comGet Tickets to Fadzri’s ShowClick here to get your tickets for his show on Sat, 2 Aug 2025Find Fadzri on Instagram & TikTok(00:00) UndoAge(01:49) Intro(02:26) Fazri's Stand-Up Comedy Journey(03:37) NFT and Crypto Craze(08:11) Podcasting and Cultural Identity(14:36) Relocation to Malaysia(18:47) Reflections on Singapore Culture(26:22) Family and Decision(38:23) Stand-Up Comedy Challenges(42:49) Identity and Authenticity(45:01) Comedic Process(52:25) Singapore's Contradictions(53:21) Cultural Identity and Purpose(55:52) Stand-Up Comedy as Identity(01:02:51) Reflection and Advice(01:03:47) Fadzri's Upcoming Comedy Special(01:07:55) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingTerence: Cozy camping with my wife and dogHaresh: Q&A: Conan’s Advice On Taking Risks Before You’re ReadyFadzri: Artists Who Destroyed Their Careers in SecondsSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Comment on this episode!Reddit | Telegram Follow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FBMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to Singapore, Dr. Anjani Sinha, struggled at his Senate hearing, prompting questions about his credentials, timing, and political optics. Though Bilahari Kausikan & Calvin Cheng feel a lot more positive. Meanwhile, campus finance clubs at Singapore’s universities are as brutal as they are prestigious, with sky-high stress and razor-thin acceptance rates. Sign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!Nominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60You can check out the first wave of recordings on the same siteHelp us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:48) Intro(07:37) Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to SG Gets Grilled(36:33) SG Uni Students Stressed by Finance Clubs(57:50) One Shiok Comment(59:25) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: AI Interviews Westeros ResidentsTerence: Was Phantasmagoria Too Much?Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FBTrump’s Pick for Ambassador to SG Gets GrilledTrump’s ambassador nominee to Singapore Anjani Sinha has a rough day at Senate hearingCommentary: Who is Anji Sinha? Trump’s ambassador pick for Singapore is a mystery, but the timing speaks volumesWho is Tammy Duckworth, the US senator who excoriated Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador to Singapore?Bilahari Kausikan, Calvin Cheng say Trump pick for S'pore Ambassador could do well thanks to personal relationshipUni Students Stressed by Finance ClubsInside Singapore’s cutthroat campus finance clubs where 10% get in and stress runs highSingapore’s future bankers vie for coveted spots at university finance clubsMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak