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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 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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Downstairs S3 | MeWatch
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’
My Favorite New $699 Toy: Hands On With the Elite Optimus Prime | PCMag

Nov 23, 2022 • 1h 1min
#342 - Malaysia king to decide on next PM & Singapore might soon have an extra 1.5 hours of quiet everyday
After the latest General Election, Malaysia is facing a hung parliament for the first time ever, with two rival factions tussling for power. The king has been tasked with the tough decision of selecting the new PM. We go through the sequence of events that led us to this situation, and try to break it down for the average Singaporean to understand. Closer to home, we might have an extra 1.5 hours of quiet time in our neighbourhoods, if the recommendations of the Community Advisory Panel on Neighbourhood Noise are adopted. Do we need more quiet time in Singapore?
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Malaysia king to decide on next PM
Malaysia king to choose prime minister in post-election crisis
Malaysia’s Election: More Turmoil Ahead?
Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?
Singapore might soon have an extra 1.5 hours
Extending quiet time by 1½ hours among recommendations to tackle neighbourhood noise in Singapore
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What Qatar Doesn't Want the World to See | WORLD CUP 2022 | Johnny Harris
Avatar: The Way of Water | New Trailer

Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 43min
#341 - Minister Alvin Tan on why he has no regrets entering politics, ministerial salaries, and Ronaldo’s interview
It’s a special episode today, where Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Trade & Industry, dropped by the YLB studio for a frank conversation that went deep. He opened up about his struggles with his A-level exams, why he left his private sector career behind to enter politics, and the secret MP’s book club…
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Unnecessary Inventions
The Wildest Start To An NBA Season I've Ever Seen | Jxmyhighroller
The FULL Cristiano Ronaldo Interview With Piers Morgan | Parts 1 and 2 | Piers Morgan Uncensored

Nov 19, 2022 • 1h
#340 - Twitter Singapore layoffs & Orchard Road buskers not allowed to perform during holiday season
Ex-employees of Twitter Singapore have come forward with accounts of how the layoffs at their office were handled, and it’s not a good look for the social media giant. How did the process compare to other recent Big Tech layoffs? Elsewhere, buskers are lamenting the restrictions on performing at Orchard Road, which were implemented to control crowds during the holiday season. We debate the merits of such restrictions, especially after what the world witnessed in Itaewon.
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Twitter Singapore layoffs
'Zero empathy', 'total upheaval': Inside Twitter's layoffs in Singapore | CNA
Dr. Elon & Mr. Musk: Life Inside Tesla’s Production Hell | WIRED
Musk tells Twitter staff: Bankruptcy isn’t out of the question | CNA
Orchard Road buskers not allowed to perform during holiday season
Buskers riled by year-end restrictions on performing at Orchard Road due to crowd control | CNA
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19 McDonald's S'pore outlets to screen all 64 FIFA World Cup 2022 matches | mothership
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Nov 17, 2022 • 1h 16min
#339 - Expat blasts ‘racist’ condo security guards & Ronaldo drops bombshell interview
A British expat recently took to social media to blast his condo security guards as “racist” for their differential treatment of his migrant worker colleagues who were invited to his place for a party. He even added that Singapore needs to “grow up”. We examine if there is merit to his complaints. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, in which he criticised Manchester United’s coaches, ex-players, senior management, and even the club facilities. What led to such an uncharacteristic outburst from one of the GOATs of football?
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Expat blasts ‘racist’ condo security guards
'Singapore, you need to grow up': Expat claims 'racist' security guards stopped friends from entering condo | asiaone
Man surprised after his wallet with S$460 cash was returned in S’pore, wishes to treat finder to beer | mothership
[We had the link to the follow up TikTok video from the British expat, but it's been removed]
Ronaldo drops bombshell interview
Is Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United? Piers Morgan interview fallout and what happens next | sportingnews
Cristiano Ronaldo has destroyed his Manchester United legacy with Piers Morgan interview | Manchester Evening News
MAN UTD FAN VIEW: Cristiano Ronaldo has stabbed Erik ten Hag in the back AND front | Daily Mail
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