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On the back of announcing record annual profits, Singapore Airlines is reintroducing elements of its in-flight dining experience, such as appetisers for economy class meals and hot towels, which were removed during the pandemic. Why the sudden change of course? Elsewhere, the Football Association of Singapore acting president made a number of announcements that underline the necessity for change in the country’s most popular sport. While these changes won’t reverse the national team’s abysmal showing at the recent SEA Games, are they enough to fix the sad state of Singapore football?Find us here!YLB Subreddit 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.com!SIA Brings Back In-Flight Dining PerksCriticism of SIA food fuelled by unmet expectations over 'world class' branding, travellers sayS'pore Airlines posts highest net profit in its 76-year historySIA to 'take on board customer feedback' after paper serviceware trial sparks criticism#trending: Former SIA cabin crew offers explanation on ‘pathetic’ in-flight breakfast, but netizens aren’t bitingThe Sad State of Singapore FootballS'pore should revisit having more naturalised players to improve our national football team: FAS acting presidentMCCY 'working with' MINDEF to get early enlistment, leave & time off for footballersSingapore's football ecosystem must go back to 'basics' in order to rebuildOne Shiok CommentComment by ryecottaComment by princeofwhalesss on YouTubeOne Shiok ThingI Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson | Season 3 Official TrailerHow Succession's Composer Created the Theme Song | Vanity FairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This past week, a COVID-stricken PM Lee ordered an independent review of the Ridout Road situation to address the allegations that have arisen over the matter. How did a blogpost by an opposition politician escalate to this? Elsewhere, a Singaporean influencer has drawn flak for uploading a video showing how to manipulate IKEA’s ice cream machines to dispense more ice cream than the usual portion. Why has this “hack” drawn such strong reactions?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB 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.com!PM Lee Orders Review of Ridout Road BungalowsSummary & updates on rental of Ridout Road properties by 2 ministersShanmugam says he has ‘nothing to hide’ on Ridout Road property, calls allegations ‘outrageous’An Open Letter to the President demanding a Committee of Inquiry – The Ricebowl SingaporeSM Teo Chee Hean to conduct independent review of Ridout Road bungalows: PM LeeInfluencer’s Ice Cream “Hack” Draws FlakSingapore vlogger faces backlash after showing Ikea ice cream ‘hack’ onlineOne Shiok CommentComment by internetlurker96Comment on our YouTube channelOne Shiok ThingAIR | Official TrailerGong Tao Help DeskEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing spoke to students and staff at Raffles Institution’s bicentennial lecture this week, and emphasised that RI has a duty to bring others along and let more benefit. We break down the speech and why it’s representative of the times we live in. Elsewhere, Protected Area signs in Singapore will be getting a facelift, with a new silhouette that more accurately represents what a guard looks like. Why the sudden change?Find us here!YLB Subreddit 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.com!Chan Chun Sing urges RI Students to “Uplift” OthersRI has duty to bring others along, let more benefit: Chan Chun SingStudents quiz Chan Chun Sing, who urges RI to help 'bring out the best' in wider education systemSpeech by Minister Chan Chun Sing at Raffles Institution Bicentennial Lecture, at Raffles Institution(VIDEO) Equip students with skills to connect with all across cultures, backgrounds: Chan Chun SingProtected Area Signs Get MakeoverProtected Area & Protected Place signs updated, to be implemented in S'pore over 5 yearsOne Shiok CommentPoem by junglejimbo88Comment by furby_botOne Shiok ThingDAVE Season 3 Official TrailerThis is the Dumbest Product I’ve Ever Reviewed | MKBHD YouTubeEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Last Friday evening, the Singapore Land Authority responded to a series of blogposts from opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaratnam that questioned how Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan came to occupy two huge state-owned colonial bungalows on Ridout Road. We break down SLA’s response, and examine why this house rental issue is generating a lot of buzz on social media. Elsewhere, many Blackpink fans were left disappointed with their concert experience on the Singapore leg of the band’s world tour. Some placed the blame on poor concert etiquette, but was it ultimately just unrealistic expectations on the part of these disgruntled Blinks?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB 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.com!Ministers Shanmugam and Vivian Revealed as Renters of Huge Colonial BungalowsShanmugam, Balakrishnan bid above 'guide rent' for Ridout Road state properties: SLAEverything About the Rental of Houses in Ridout Road by Ministers K. Shanmugam & Vivian BalakrishnanResponse to media queries regarding Kenneth Jeyaretnam’s social media posts on the rental of No. 26 and 31 Ridout RoadPost by Ken JeyeratnamQueries remain unanswered on ministers' alleged occupation of prime Singapore residences[2022] Written Answer by Minister for Law K Shanmugam to PQ on Rental Demand for Colonial B&W BungalowsBlackpink Fans Disappointed by Concert'I paid $300 to look at people's phones': Blackpink VIP ticket-holders left disappointed by 'worst concert' experienceOne Shiok CommentComment by bookandcookPunny comment by Majestic-Economist-6One Shiok ThingSanctuary | Official TrailerSuccession: Season 1 | Official Trailer | HBOEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Singapore won its first SEA Games e-sport gold medal, but the win was mired in controversy. We break down the spat between the Singapore and Indonesian teams, and discuss if there could have been any other outcome. Elsewhere, a man took to social media to call out a bazaar stall that hired a tudung-wearing employee, but was selling pork satay, even prompting MUIS to respond to the issue. Is the anger directed at the stall justified?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTubeSingapore Wins SEA Games e-sport GoldValorant Controversy at SEA Games 2023: Indonesia and Singapore Tie for GoldS'pore wins SEA Games e-sport Valorant joint gold after Indonesia alleges bug abuse & forfeits finalENGM STYRON on TwitterSEA Games: Indonesia accuse Singapore of VALORANT bug, forfeit gold medalTwitLonger by STYRONHijab-Wearing Worker Sells Pork at Pasar MalamS'pore man chides Woodlands bazaar stall selling pork for employing tudung-wearing staffMuis responds to complaint about hijab-wearing worker selling pork satay at Woodlands pasar malamOne Shiok CommentComment by butthenhorPost by junglejimbo88One Shiok ThingAthletics: Soh Rui Yong ends Singapore's 40-year wait for SEA Games medal in men’s 10,000mWrestling Bios YouTube channelEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

This week, NCMP Leong Mun Wai proposed that the government set aside $1 million for a parliamentary research department, among other proposals for more resources to help parliamentarians. While the idea was shot down, were there any merits in his suggestions? At the same parliamentary session, MP Edwin Tong also defended the need for buskers to undergo live auditions annually. Why is this a big sticking point for the busking community?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTubeFolklory x COMO ShambhalaGet an “Audio Love Letter” for your Mother this Mother’s DayA Folklory paired with a COMO massage, facial or candle! Check out the full selection at: https://eshop.comoshambhala.com/collections/dear-mumLeong Mun Wai Asks for $1 Million for MPsLeong Mun Wai’s proposals for 'opposition hour', more flexible timekeeping in parliament rejected - CNAIndranee rejects Leong Mun Wai’s calls to give opposition MPs more resources in Parliament, says current rules ‘more than enough’ - TODAY[VIDEO] NCMP Leong Mun Wai's Adjournment Motion on Making Parliament a Fairer Arena for AllLeong Mun Wai’s Full SpeechEdwin Tong Defends Live Auditions for BuskersLive auditions for buskers help ensure fair evaluations & improve performance quality: Edwin TongOne Shiok CommentComment by junglejimbo88Comment by Kumarbabu1919One Shiok ThingOppenheimer | New TrailerThe Handmaid's Tale | Season 5 | Trailer - YouTubeEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

King Charles’ coronation, a historic moment for the British monarchy, was the talk of the town this past weekend, but much of the attention was directed at Prince Harry and his demeanour at the ceremony. What stood out, and do people actually care about the royal family? Closer to home, people also scrutinized an exhibit at the National Gallery that featured live chickens, asking about the welfare of the animals involved. Does this exhibit run a-fowl of any ethical considerations?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryGet 30% off with code “MOTHERSDAY30” on Folklory.com!Order by 30 Apr to guarantee your Folklory in time for Mother’s Day!Offer valid from now till May 14!Article Links - SeriousKing Charles coronation: Prince Harry an odd man out during father’s big dayAs it happened: UK crowns King Charles at coronation as world watchesWatch the Biggest Moments From King Charles III's CoronationCharles is the king of apathy, not our hearts – he risks it all by asking for moreThe secrets of King Charles’ coronationArticle Links - GoofyUse of live chickens in National Gallery S'pore art show raises concerns for some, despite steps to protect the animals[VIDEO] Live chickens in National Gallery SingaporeChicken Adoption Rescue SGOne Shiok CommentComment by pencilbreadsComments on YouTube video of our Jo Tan YLB episodeOne Shiok ThingInside Donald Glover’s New Creative Playground | GQHiding behind your 'Happy Place'? Local play highlights dangers of toxic positivity | Yahoo NewsEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Lawrence Wong talks about Singapore's place in a changing world and rising housing prices. Some condos are banning food delivery riders - will this trend continue? Topics also touch on nostalgia, generational preferences, lemurs getting high, and debate on AI ethics in food delivery.

This past week, popular GP tutor Brooke Lim was revealed by an anonymous TikTok account to have plagiarised others’ content for a blogpost she wrote. This has led to an apology video, international news coverage, and a firestorm of vitriol directed at her. Why has this issue become such a big deal ? Elsewhere, Netflix has also drawn the ire of Egyptians, with the revelation that the historical figure Cleopatra will be played by a black actress in an upcoming Netflix documentary. Why the outrage? Find us here! YLB Subreddit  YLB TikTok  YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory Get 30% off with code “MOTHERSDAY30” on Folklory.com! Order by 30 Apr to guarantee your Folklory in time for Mother’s Day! Offer valid from now till May 14! GP Tutor Brooke Lim Caught Plagiarising Summary of Influencer Tutor Brooke Lim’s Saga Whereby She Admitted to Plagiarising Others’ Works Google doc with evidence of sugaresque's plagiarism Gen Z bosses: Her tuition agency pulled in a six-figure profit in six months Petition calls for UCLA to investigate influencer and tutor Brooke Lim’s admissions essay ‘It Feels Like A Fever Dream’: Tutor Influencer Brooke Lim Doesn’t Have Any Excuses This Is How TikTok Influencer, Brooke Lim, Is Shaking Up The Tuition Industry in Singapore Petition calls for UCLA to investigate influencer and tutor Brooke Lim’s admissions essay Denise Soong vs Brooke Lim: Does the copying warrant a legal case? Netflix Angers Egypt with Cleopatra Documentary Cleopatra was light-skinned, Egypt tells Netflix in row over drama Netflix accused of ‘blackwashing’ Cleopatra: ‘She was light-skinned’ Netflix sparks debate in Egypt after portraying Cleopatra as Black in series narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith One Shiok Comment Comment by KimJiHoon Kukubird-themed art exhibition, by junglejimbo88 One Shiok Thing Singapore Spotting (@singapore_spotting) | Instagram Yellow Productions video on Singapore Hawker Centres Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Last week, only 30 names were put up for consideration for Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) positions, the lowest number since 2001. Why are so few people applying for this prestigious parliamentary position? Elsewhere, a dispute between an LA party organiser and a Singapore venue management company has made international news, as the plug was pulled on an LGBT party that was scheduled for May at the Capitol Theatre. We break down the controversy, and discuss whether it was a clear-cut case of discrimination. Find us here! YLB Subreddit  YLB TikTok  YLB IG YLB YouTube Links for “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her”  Full series on YouTube  Reddit AMA Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money Folklory Get 30% off with code “MOTHERSDAY30” on Folklory.com! Order by 30 Apr to guarantee your Folklory in time for Mother’s Day! Offer valid from now till May 14! Fewest Nominated MP Candidates in 2 Decades Lowest number of names proposed for Nominated MP roles in two decades Submission of names for new NMPs opens from Thursday till April 19 Five from environmental, arts sectors apply to be NMPs Excerpt from Dr Tan Cheng Bock’s disagreement on NMP program (1989) LGBT Party at Capitol Theatre Cancelled LGBTQ party cancelled as it was electronic dance music event, says Capitol Theatre operator in disputing claims by organiser LGBTQ 'EDM' party called off, organisers & venue stakeholder dispute cancellation reasons Don't Let Daddy Know Singapore - DLDK GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber MP expelled for never going to work One Shiok Comment Comment by OriginalGoat1 Comments on ep 389 One Shiok Thing Commentary: Spanish athlete’s 500-day isolation in a cave holds insights about our sense of time 妮妮江ninijiang YouTube Channel Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak