

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 28, 2022 • 58min
#352 - A look back at 2022: Singapore’s Top 10 Trending Searches - Part 1
It’s almost becomes an annual tradition: the YLB end-of-year countdown of the most searched terms in Singapore for the year! We’re doing it in 2 parts this time, and in today’s ep, we cover #6-#10. To avoid spoilers, don’t check out the links in the description before listening to the podcast! This is Part 1, look out for Part 2 soon!
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Trending Searches in Singapore: #10 - #6
#10 - Thor: Love and Thunder: 20 facts you might not know
#9 - GST Vouchers 2022: Budget 2022 Announcements
#8 - COVID 19 Cases Singapore: 2022, The year masks came off in Singapore
#7 - Shinzo Abe: The Assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister
#6 - How the iPhone 14 Plus became one of 2022's biggest tech flops
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Dec 23, 2022 • 1h 5min
#351 - HDB investigates vacant BTO flats & Salt Bae invades pitch at World Cup
HDB announced that it will investigate and take action against homeowners who flout the Minimum Occupation Period rule for their BTO flats. This comes after some supposedly “vacant” BTO units were listed for sale on an online property site. Why the big hoo-hah over a practice that anecdotally has been happening for a while now? Elsewhere, FIFA will investigate how the restaurateur and influencer known as Salt Bae got access to the pitch after the World Cup final, and forced his way into the celebrations with the Argentina squad. Why are people feeling salty about a famous person celebrating a World Cup win with other famous people?
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HDB investigating 'vacant' BTO listings, may compulsorily acquire them & sell to new owners
HDB probing cases of BTO flats listed for sale after being left ‘vacant’ during minimum occupation period
BTO pricing debate between Sim Ann & Leong Mun Wai to move beyond Facebook & into Parliament
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World Cup: Fifa probe celebrity chef Salt Bae's 'undue access' at final
Salt Bae’s Instagram page
Rihanna breaks FIFA etiquette as she kisses World Cup Trophy during Germany celebrations
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Tom Cruise Thanks 'Top Gun: Maverick' Fans While Skydiving For 'Mission: Impossible' | Yahoo

Dec 19, 2022 • 47min
#350 - YLB Reacts Part 2: More From Our First Episodes of Yah Lah But!
We continue our discussion and look back to the formative period in Yah Lah But’s history - the first 5 episodes!
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Dec 14, 2022 • 54min
#349 - YLB Reacts Part 1: Our First Episodes of Yah Lah But!
Even with Haresh away getting married, the YLB goodness doesn’t stop! Today, in the spirit of end of year festivities, we look back at and react to our early episodes of YLB. What were we talking about almost 350 episodes ago? How has our podcast evolved over time? Do we still think the same way about things? This is part 1 of 2 of the discussion, so stay tuned for the second episode soon!
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Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 54min
#348 ft. Andie Chen - Taiwan’s rich eyeing move to Singapore & man caught filming upskirt videos of another man
2nd special guest host in a week! Haresh is still away getting married, so this time, Andie Chen steps in to guest host! We talk about why he’s appearing in back-to-back productions set in the MRT (TV series Third Rail and movie Circle Line), and also discuss why he thinks it’s a great time to be learning about crypto and NFTs. We also analyse why rich Taiwanese people are moving their assets to Singapore, and we discuss the curious case of the upskirter who got caught allegedly filming a “man in a dress”.
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Taiwan’s rich eyeing move to Singapore
Taiwan’s rich eye a Singapore ‘insurance policy’ amid fears of China attack | SCMP
Is China On The Brink Of Revolution? | Ep. 1618 | Ben Shapiro YouTube
Man caught filming upskirt videos of another man
Man, 43, gets caught filming upskirt videos at MBS, victim turns out to be a man in a dress | Mothership.sg
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Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 44min
#347 ft. Rishi Budhrani - Uni grads’ pay double that of ITE & mother bans child from eating birthday cake in school
In this special episode on the week of Haresh’s wedding, comedian Rishi Budhrani steps in to guest host! We talk about life after hosting NDP, his Esquire cover, and why he recently suffered from bleeding nipples. Regarding this episode’s topics, we discuss the recent research report that revealed uni grads’ median pay to be twice that of ITE grads; what does that say about Singapore society? Rishi also shares his thoughts about a mother who forbids her child from eating birthday cake in nursery school.
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Uni grads’ pay double that of ITE
University grads’ median pay is $4.2k, double the $2k of those with ITE, secondary education: Study | ST
Mother bans child from eating birthday cake in school
'You sound like such a fun mum': Netizens riled up over mum who forbids child from eating birthday cakes in preschool | asiaone
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Kanye West draws fresh denunciation for Hitler praise in Alex Jones interview | Washington Post

Dec 3, 2022 • 1h 4min
#346 - Temasek to review “disappointing” FTX investment & Will Smith polarises opinion
In parliament, DPM Lawrence Wong revealed that Temasek will launch an internal review into its FTX investment, and also characterised the loss as “disappointing”. Was that statement enough to ease the public pressure on the state investment firm? Elsewhere, Will Smith appeared on Trevor Noah’s Daily Show program to promote his new movie, and also addressed his Oscars slap incident. Why is online opinion divided about this interview?
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Temasek to review “disappointing” FTX investment
Temasek’s FTX write-off will not affect contribution to Singapore’s reserves: Lawrence Wong
Singapore's Temasek holds internal review of $275 million FTX-related loss
Temasek suffered ‘reputational damage’ over FTX losses, conducting internal review: Singapore DPM Lawrence Wong
Temasek’s loss on FTX an ‘egg on face’, but it is unfazed by ‘twiddles of market’: Singapore’s Ho Ching
From the NY Times to WaPo, the media is fawning over Bankman-Fried
Did Sam Bankman-Fried's Millions Buy the Media's Loyalty?
Will Smith polarises opinion
Will Smith’s appearance on Trevor Noah’s Daily Show draws varied reactions from Hollywood
Will Smith: Have Emancipation reviews been influenced by the slap?
Will Smith - “Emancipation” | The Daily Show
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Japan 2-1 Spain | Match Highlights
Pepsi, Where's My Jet? | Official Trailer | Netflix

Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 8min
#345 - Pritam Singh lifts party whip on 377A & Balenciaga’s bondage bears scandal
At this week’s parliamentary debate on the repeal of Section 377A, the Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh lifted the party whip to allow Workers' Party MPs to vote freely on their conscience regarding the touchy subject. Reception to this action of his was mixed, with some calling it weak leadership, while others saying this is what democracy looks like. Who’s right? Elsewhere, Balenciaga has apologized for a series of bizarre campaign ads that featured images of children alongside “bondage bears”, court documents about a case involving child pornography, and a coffee table book with disturbing images of bloodied toddlers. Now they’re even suing the creative agency behind one of those ads. What’s going on in the house of Balenciaga?
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Pritam Singh lifts party whip on 377A
Day 2 of Section 377A debate: Which MPs support the repeal, and what they say
As it happened: Singapore passes legislation to repeal Section 377A, amend Constitution to protect marriage definition
As it happened: Debate to repeal Section 377A, amend Singapore's Constitution to protect definition of marriage adjourned
Pritam Singh: WP to lift party whip for debate & vote on 377A repeal
Timeline: Repealing Section 377A and amending the Constitution to protect the definition of marriage
Balenciaga’s bondage bears scandal
What to Know About the Balenciaga Ad Scandal
Balenciaga suing production company for $25 million over controversial campaign
Kim Kardashian ‘Re-Evaluating’ Balenciaga Deal After Bondage Ad Crisis | BoF
[2019] How Balenciaga Became the Art World’s Favorite Brand | GQ
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13 Life-Learnings from 13 Years of Brain Pickings – The Marginalian
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Nov 28, 2022 • 51min
#344 - Covid protests spread across China & Shanmugam deadlifts 125kg at event
Chinese citizens are taking to the streets in major cities across the country, in an unprecedented protest against the government’s Covid-zero policy and prolonged lockdowns. We discuss the significance of these protests, and what might happen next. Closer to home, Minister Shanmugam deadlifted a new personal best of 125kg at a community fitness event. Was this just a soft flex, or will it really inspire more people towards hitting their fitness goals?
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Covid protests spread across China
Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China COVID-19 protests
China Protests: Xi Jinping Considers Next Move as Covid Zero Anger Mounts
China’s COVID protestors, censors play cat-and-mouse game online
Clashes in Shanghai as COVID protests flare across China
Shanmugam deadlifts 125kg at event
Shanmugam deadlifts at fitness event in Chong Pang, achieves new personal best of 125kg
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Hervé Renard’s PASSIONATE Speech At Half-Time Changed The Course Of Saudi Arabia vs. Argentina
Fooled Them All: Kanye West Hit Em With That "Gotcha"

Nov 25, 2022 • 56min
#343 - Singaporeans want $6K a month to retire “in style” & Haidilao offers performance-based discount for PSLE students
An OCBC report revealed that young Singaporeans want to retire “in style”, which translates to $6K in expenses a month. We dissect the results and other surprising statistics about Singaporeans’ relationship with money. Elsewhere, Haidilao got flak after offering a performance-based discount based on one’s PSLE 2022 results. Was it really wrong of them to offer this incentive to families celebrating their child’s results?
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Singaporeans want $6K a month to retire “in style”
Younger Singaporeans expect to retire earlier and ‘in style’ with S$6,000 monthly expenses, but worry they can’t afford it: OCBC report
OCBC Financial Wellness Index - Singapore Financial Wellbeing Highlights
OCBC Financial Wellness Index 2022 - Report Doc
Haidilao offers performance-based discount for PSLE students
Haidilao gives PSLE students S$30 off at City Square outlet, scraps grade-based discounts
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#trending: ‘Metro guy’ at World Cup in Qatar becomes internet sensation who is ‘more famous than Messi’
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