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An annual audit of government agencies conducted by the Auditor-General's Office found lapses in the procurement processes of the Ministry of Communications and Information and the Ministry of Home Affairs. We run through the report and discuss how these lapses might have happened. Also, an NDP video segment featuring several aunties dancing to a K-pop tune has divided opinions on the internet. We discuss how much we loved (or hated) the dance.  Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Government audit finds lapses at MHA and MCI AGO report: MHA, MCI found lacking in assessing contracts and tenders Auditor-General's Office report: 8 key findings [From 2021] MCCY officers issued warnings, PA staff suspended for document irregularities uncovered by AGO AOG Report (109 pages) NDP K-pop aunties segment draws flak Cringey or creative? NDP segment of ‘aunties’ dancing to K-pop song draws mixed reviews Snapback, our rap video One Shiok Comment Reddit post by junglejimbo88 Post by butthenhor One Shiok Thing Tim Ferris podcast with Balaji S. Srinivasan This Singapore app wants your d*** pics - and with good reason too | Asiaone

This week, a Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) school counsellor was suspended from conducting further sex-ed lessons after making a presentation containing anti-LGBTQ content to students. Since then, HCI, Pink Dot, truelove.is and other organisations have come out with their official responses, so we dissect the content of their statements. Down under in Melbourne, a viral TikTok video featuring a content creator gifting flowers to a Melbourne lady backfired when the subject of the video claimed that she was filmed without her consent. Is she being a buzzkill after appearing in such a feel-good viral clip? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG HCI counsellor rapped over anti-LGBTQ content Hwa Chong staff member reprimanded for making discriminatory claims about LGBTQ community in school presentation Sexuality education: Scope and teaching approach | MOE Reddit Post - Fact Checking the Shitty Slides from the HC talk [From 2014] Facilitators of controversial relationship workshop were "ineffective": HCI principal Response To Recent Allegations Of Conversion Therapy And The Hwa Chong Institution Incident | truelove.is PINK DOT’S STATEMENT ON HWA CHONG INSTITUTION INCIDENT Viral TikTok flower prank backfires Aussie woman forced to accept flowers slams feel-good TikTok concept for turning her into content without her consent Our MOF video from 2015 - Are Singaporeans Emotionless on Valentine's Day? Giving Flowers to Strangers - YouTube One Shiok Comment Meme by The_smol_boiyo Comment by spiderman015 One Shiok Thing Personal Values: How to Know Who You Really Are I visited the Yellowstone Zone of Death

The Woke Salaryman is Singapore’s top personal finance webcomic, and in this episode, we got to pick the brains of the founders, Goh Wei Choon and He Ruiming, for almost 2 hours! Hear about how spitefulness motivated them to start, why they believe generational wealth creates problems, and why Singapore is “f***ing awesome”! Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG One Shiok Thing Ten Hag's First Game In Charge! 🔥 | Man Utd 4-0 Liverpool | Highlights Our Great National Parks | Final Trailer | Netflix Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot OFFICIAL Singapore Savings Bond

On 18th July, Grab will officially cut the grace waiting time for ride-hailing bookings from 5min to 3min.This announcement stirred a lot of unhappiness among customers, but was cheered by drivers. Is this really the best way to address the pain points faced by Grab drivers? Also, the Government revealed their proposal to protect young social media users from harmful content. We weigh in on how successful we think their efforts will be. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Folklory Folklory | Celebrate someone special with messages from the people they love Book a 15-min call with us in exchange for a special Folklory price Grab cuts grace waiting time for booking Grab's cutting of grace waiting time for ride-hailing bookings draws commuters’ ire, but drivers cheer move Grab refining controls so drivers can only mark arrival when at pickup point or 'very close' to it Government solicits feedback on proposal for online safety in SG Singapore lays out proposals to shield young social media users from harmful content; seeks public feedback Social media services to be directed to remove harmful online content under proposed codes of practice by Government Form to submit feedback on proposed measures for online safety in SG One Shiok Comment Comment by icedearlgreylatte Comment by butthenhor One Shiok Thing Tom's Diner (Cover) - AnnenMayKantereit x Giant Rooks Spiderman: No Way Home on Netflix

And we’re back from the fresh COVID wave! The woman at the center of the viral road rage incident at Tuas Second Link has called for the harassment of her and her son to stop. How did she end up in this situation anyway? Elsewhere, an NUS student to tried to protest the death penalty while receiving his graduation certificate. Was NUS justified in cutting him from the video of the event? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Woman and son in road rage video doxxed Woman who ripped licence plate off didn't dare leave house for 2 days, got nearly 100 unknown messages & calls Man who posted video of road rage incident in Tuas Second Link says doxxing should stop Road rage incidents on Tuas Second Link tend to arise from motorists cutting queues, switching lanes NUS censors protest during graduation ceremony Singapore's top varsity sees red after student accepts scroll with protest sign S’pore grad claims NUS censored his death penalty protest One Shiok Comment Comment by u/Pseudein Poll by Majestic-Economist-6 One Shiok Thing Cosmic cliffs and dancing galaxies: James Webb Space Telescope begins new era of astronomy Juliette Armanet - Le dernier jour du disco (Clip Officiel) | YouTube

In parliament, Opposition MP Jamus Lim suggested some government actions, like letting the currency appreciate, to counter the rising cost of living in Singapore. Sounds easy, but is it really? We discuss whether Minister of State Alvin Tan said enough in his rebuttal to calm anxious Singaporeans. Also, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee stated that “by controlling rent, we could end up reducing the incentive for coffee shop owners to invest in improving their coffee shops to provide better services and facilities to customers”. We speculate what “better services and facilities“ that customers might be missing out on in their neighbourhood coffee shops. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Our Sponsor - Ergotune Mesh material for your chair in sweaty Singapore? Love tailoring and tinkering to customize your seat? Find out more about the Ergotune Supreme V3 here! Jamus Lim and Alvin Tan debate over response to rising cost of living Jamus Lim and Alvin Tan spar over response to cost-of-living issues Full video of "sparring" - Adjournment motion on tackling rising cost of living Government dismisses rent control for coffee shops Rent control of coffee shop stalls might affect improvements One Shiok Comment Comment by thefallez YLB-inspired characters by winkscollective One Shiok Thing The Last Human – A Glimpse Into The Far Future Drake has a nostalgic moment on stage with the Backstreet Boys | CNN

The chairman of Chang Cheng Group, the new owner of the Yishun coffeeshop which was recently sold for $40 million, has promised not to raise coffee and cai png prices when he takes over in October. We examine the recent trend of coffeeshops being sold for staggering sums of money, and discuss what this means for your average cai png customer. Elsewhere,  Cathay busker Jeff Ng’s viral rise to fame has been tempered by social media exposés of his past from his ex-girlfriend and other music industry players. What can the budding singer-songwriter do now to get back in the good books of the public? Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG $40 million Yishun coffeeshop promises not to raise prices Tampines coffee shop sold for record $41.68m; tenants say rent doubled Coffee shop in Yishun sold for $40 million, in second such sale this year New owner of S$40 million Yishun coffeeshop promises not to raise coffee & cai png prices Cathay busker Jeff Ng gets cancelled by ex-girlfriend 'He's a changed man': Cathay busker Jeff Ng's wife defends him as others spill on his 'entitled attitude' Newly famous busker Jeff Ng apologises publicly after ex-girlfriend calls him the 'worst person I’ve ever met' 'Everyone deserves a second chance': Crowd gathers at Cathay despite busker Jeff Ng cancelling show One Shiok Comment Comment via DM about the website https://flipside.io/  Comment by Beautiful-Ad8182 One Shiok Thing Stranger Things 4 | Official Trailer Everyone is Talking About Nick Kyrgios | Wimbledon 2022

K Shanmugam recently jousted with British journalist and presenter Stephen Sackur on a 24-minute BBC podcast interview for the programme HardTalk. While the interview had some coverage on mainstream media, it has generally gone under the radar… until now, because we listened to it, and highly recommend that everyone listen to it. Why? Elsewhere, the judge’s ruling for influencer Rachel Wong’s defamation case set a lot of tongues wagging. We dive into the murky waters of alleged infidelity, wedding night shenanigans, and Instagram-speak. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Shanmugam defends SG policies on BBC’s HardTalk BBC asked Shanmugam about S'pore's 'social controls', 'draconian' drug laws and Section 377A. Here's how he responded | Today Online BBC HardTalk - Transcript of Interview by Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Shanmugam when asked if Malays or Indians can be S'pore PM: How many non-white PMs have there been in the UK? | Mothership BBC HardTalk link to podcast with Shanmugam Rachel Wong’s defamation case High Court orders influencer Rachel Wong to turn over correspondence with 2 men to woman who accused her of infidelity 7 savage quotes from the judge on S'pore influencer Rachel Wong's defamation case One Shiok Comment Comment by OriginalGoat1 Comment by Majestic-Economist-6 One Shiok Thing Steve Carell on Jon Stewart | 2022 Mark Twain Prize You Don't Know Me | Official Trailer | Netflix

Lawrence Wong unveils 'Forward Singapore' roadmap to engage citizens through 6 pillars. Discussion on improving Singapore's meritocracy. Tour De France criterium race coming to Singapore in October. Delving into the benefits of hosting cycling events and promoting urban landscapes. Humorous conversation on marketing strategies for cycling events and wearing spandex. Polarized discussions on recent US Supreme Court rulings without bias. Shout-out to a fashion blog and viral dance performance at an Indian wedding.

Over the weekend, the US Supreme Court overturned the historic 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that recognised a woman's constitutional right to an abortion. This ignited a political firestorm within the country and also sent shockwaves around the world. We break down the reasons why. Closer to home, at an AIA insurance roadshow event, an insurance agent reversed her decision to gift a toddler with a balloon, which infuriated the child’s mother. Some have come forward to defend the agent’s actions, while others have labelled her a cheapskate. We discuss the norms of balloon gifting, and how the situation could have been better handled. Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #8 US Supreme Court overturns abortion rights Roe Vs Wade Overturned: A Timeline Of Abortion Access In The Us Americans' privacy threatened by Supreme Court's Roe decision, experts say 5 key arguments from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Insurance agent takes back balloon from toddler 'It’s all from your own pocket': Insurance agents weigh in on giving out freebies at roadshows One Shiok Comment Comment by buttthenhor Comment by hello_casper One Shiok Thing Read Something Great - 5 articles a day Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror | Official Trailer | Netflix