

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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Jan 26, 2022 • 50min
#254 - Unvaxxed allowed to worship in groups of 5 & Peter Dinklage calls out Disney for “Snow White” remake
It was recently announced that concessions would be made for unvaccinated worshippers to attend private worship in small groups of 5. This was due to appeals made by a couple of religious organizations in the last few weeks. Is this really a case of “double standards”? In Hollywood, “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage called out Disney for their upcoming live-action remake of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”. But is it too early to be judging the product, even before it’s made?
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Unvaxxed allowed to worship in groups of 5
Unvaccinated people can continue attending private worship in groups of up to 5 from Feb 1
Churches appealing for concessions for unvaccinated worshippers when new Covid-19 rules kick in on Feb 1
Peter Dinklage calls out Disney for “Snow White” remake
Disney Responds to Peter Dinklage’s ‘Snow White’ Live-Action Criticisms (Exclusive)
Peter Dinklage says 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' live-action remake is 'backwards'
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Mandai Wildlife Reserves FB post about Le Le
Does Not Compute article

Jan 23, 2022 • 34min
#253 - Our first-ever LIVE podcast, where we talked through YOUR favourite Yah Lah But episodes in 2021!
Welcome to our first ever LIVE podcast recording, which was recorded as part of Funny Fridays at the National Gallery! And for this momentous occasion, we decided to pay tribute to all the awesome listeners who have supported YLB all this while by looking back at the Top 5 episodes of 2021, based on YOUR listens! Was it Raeesah Khan, NOC or Xiaxue that lived rent-free in our brains this year? What hot topics were YOU dying to discuss? And what other shenanigans did we get up to during this live podcast?
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Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions
YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu
Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews
Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast
FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory
Thanks to the awesome team behind the Light to Night Festival 2022 for making this happen! Funny Fridays was just one part of the festival, and there are a ton of other exhibits and activities you can check out at and around the National Gallery. Find out more at this link!

Jan 19, 2022 • 51min
#252 - President Halimah calls out employers for penalizing workers taking COVID leave & SG crowned “Most Instagrammable Place In The World”
President Halimah Yacob posted on Facebook on 8th Jan about the recent case of a pest control technician who was jailed for potentially exposing the public to COVID-19 by refusing a swab test and returning to work. In the same post, she called out employers who have incentive policies that penalize workers when they take sick leave due to COVID-19. What can we expect to arise from the attention on this topic? Elsewhere, a global travel website listed SG as the “Most Instagrammable Place In The World” , ahead of other popular tourist destination like New York and Tokyo, Really meh???
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Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions
YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu
Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews
Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast
FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory
President Halimah calls out employers for penalizing workers taking COVID leave
Pest control technician jailed 5 weeks after refusing Covid-19 swab test to avoid being on MC
Man who didn't want to lose $100 work incentive jailed for refusing sick leave, Covid-19 swab test
'Not fair' for employers to deprive workers of allowance when they take sick leave due to COVID-19: President Halimah - CNA
SIA needs to rethink its position on MCs, News - AsiaOne
SG crowned “Most Instagrammable Place In The World”
Singapore crowned the most Instagrammable place in the world in 2022
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Single’s Inferno | Official Trailer
Archive 81 | Official Trailer | Netflix

Jan 17, 2022 • 1h
#251 - Should OCBC be held responsible for phishing scams & Razer gets called out for misleading N95 mask claims
In December 2021, around 469 OCBC customers were conned of a total of $8.5 million by an SMS phishing scam, leaving many bewildered victims stripped of their life savings overnight. Many customers have since come forward to question the bank’s response to the scam, asking if more could have been done to prevent this. Elsewhere, YouTuber Naomi Wu called out Razer for false advertising on the purported N95 certification of the Razer Zephyr mask product, which led to Razer amending their marketing materials. Is it an overreaction from the YouTuber?
Find us here!
Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions
YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu
Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews
Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast
FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory
Should OCBC be held responsible for phishing scams?
OCBC S'pore scam victims, many who lost life savings, slam bank for underwhelming response
Nearly 470 people lose at least $8.5m in phishing scams involving OCBC Bank
OCBC phishing scam underscores trade-off between convenience and security, with bank customers at risk: Experts
IMDA urges more businesses to sign up with anti-SMS spoofing registry to combat scams
Commentary: Phishing and other SMS scams – shouldn’t banks bear the cost?
How the OCBC SMS Phishing Scam Works and Who Else is Vulnerable
Razer gets called out for misleading N95 mask claims
Razer admits its masks aren't N95 grade after all | GamesRadar+
Razer retracts N95 mask claims after YouTuber exposes flaws, slams company for 'dishonest' marketing
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Andsoforth's Around The World In 80 Days
Markus Eder's The Ultimate Run - The Most Insane Ski Run Ever Imagined

Jan 14, 2022 • 1h 44min
#250 - Another ASK-ME-ANYTHING episode where we answer your BURNING questions
It’s our 250th episode, and to commemorate the occasion we’ll answer the deepest and most exciting questions, as chosen by YOU! How we deal with rejection, how to start your own podcast, and the worst disagreements we’ve ever had - we answer these questions and many more in this loooooooong episode!
Our upcoming National Gallery event at the Light To Night Festival: ARTSPLAINING FT. MINISTRY OF FUNNY & ASSISTANT CURATOR JENNIFER K.Y. LAM - register here
Find us here!
Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions
YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu
Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews
Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast
FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory
The thread of questions for our AMA
YLB AMA questions thread
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What We Wear at -71°C (-95°F)? Yakutia, Siberia
Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer

Jan 12, 2022 • 50min
#249 - WHO now says boosters are not a viable strategy & Bentley driver tries to run down security officer
WHO experts warned that repeating booster shots of the COVID vaccines is not a viable strategy going forward against emerging variants. In Singapore though, Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung recently said that we may need annual booster shots in the future. What should we make of this difference in messaging? Elsewhere, a Bentley driver draws the ire of the internet and even Minister Chan Chun Sing himself, by threatening to run over a security officer in order to force his way into Red Swastika School. Could he have done it any other way without going viral?
Some YLB housekeeping:
Ep 250 is our Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) episode! Here's the link to submit your questions
Our Google Nest x YLB giveaway has a winner! Check out our IG to find out if it was YOU!
Find us here!
Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions
YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu
Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews
Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast
FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory
WHO now says boosters are not a viable strategy
WHO warns against repeated COVID-19 boosters, says too soon to treat the virus like flu
Repeat Covid Booster Shots Risk Overloading Immune System, EU Regulators Warn - Bloomberg
COVID booster shots may be needed every year: Ong Ye Kung
S'pore can neither remove all social restrictions nor go for 'zero-Covid' strategy: Ong Ye Kung
7 questions about Covid-19 booster shots, answered - Vox
Level of satisfaction with Govt’s handling of Covid-19 closely tied to daily case numbers: IPS study - TODAY
working-paper-43__living-with-covid-19-in-singapore-attitudes-challenges-and-the-way-ahead.pdf
WHO Director: Booster Shot Programs ‘Will Likely Prolong The Pandemic’ Amid Global Vaccine Inequality
Bentley driver tries to run down security officer
New videos show Bentley driver cut queue to go into Red Swastika School, tell security guard he doesn't know how to control traffic
Chan Chun Sing slams Bentley driver who tried to force his way into school, drove into security guard
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Cambodia's landmine-sniffing rat hero Magawa dies
Scream (2022) - Final Trailer - Paramount Pictures

Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 13min
#248 - Djokovic wins Australian visa battle & Soh Rui Yong is beaten at 2.4km challenge
So after a protracted back and forth between Australian authorities and his legal team about his medical exemption from vaccination, tennis superstar and vaccine-hesitant Novak Djokovic has won the court battle to avoid deportation and to compete in the Australian Open. Why has this story divided opinion around the world? Elsewhere, Soh Rui Yong’s 2.4km challenge finally happened, and he actually didn’t win this time! Who were the winners and who gives a hoot about this event anyway?
Reminder: Help us know who's coming for our SOLD OUT live show on 21st Jan 2022 by sharing this IG link!
Find us here!
Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions
YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu
Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews
Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast
FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory
Djokovic wins Australian visa battle
Novak Djokovic: Tennis star wins court battle to stay in Australia - BBC News
‘Even in a real prison, prisoners get three meals a day’ – Novak Djokovic’s mother hits out at treatment of world No. 1 - Eurosport
Novak Djokovic's Australian Open vaccine exemption has been cancelled. Here's all you need to know - ABC News
This spat is about more than Novak Djokovic, COVID and tennis: It's about borders and sovereignty - ABC News
Soh Rui Yong is beaten at 2.4km challenge
National runner Jeevaneesh Soundararajah breaks Soh Rui Yong’s 2.4km record at Pocari Sweat run - TODAY
Tiong Bahru residents pen letter of support to family in National Day banner targeted by racist remarks | The Straits Times
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TikTok re-enactment of Bollywood song by @simplejee
The Weeknd: Dawn FM review – a stunning display of absolute pop prowess

Jan 7, 2022 • 1h 8min
#247 - Police combing through CCTV footage of Clarke Quay NYE revelers & actress Jacelyn Tay talks sex with her son
HELLO 2022! We can’t think of a better way to welcome the new year than by defying COVID restrictions, which is what a few hundred revelers did on NYE when they congregated as a group at Clarke Quay and improvised their own countdown party. The authorities have promised to comb CCTV footage to identify the culprits, but what exactly are they looking for? Elsewhere, actress Jacelyn Tay was ridiculed by Xiaxue and other online commentators after she publicly shared a conversation with her 10-year-old son about sex. We debate whether there was any harm done by her post.
Reminder: Help us know who's coming for our SOLD OUT live show on 21st Jan 2022 by sharing this IG link!
Find us here!
Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions
YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu
Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews
Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast
FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory
Police combing through CCTV footage of Clarke Quay NYE revelers
Crowd at New Year’s Eve gathering at Clarke Quay swelled to hundreds and became 'too big to control', say eyewitnesses
Public weariness sets in against Covid-19 curbs in Singapore, despite anger and disappointment with New Year countdown crowds
New Year's Eve gathering at Clarke Quay 'potential superspreading event': COVID-19 task force
CCTV of NYE at Clarke Quay being checked: Lawrence Wong
Actress Jacelyn Tay talks sex with her son
Xiaxue Blasts Jacelyn Tay For Sharing Her Conversation With 10yo Son About Anal Sex
Jacelyn Tay’s Son Wants Her To Cane Him Even Though He Hasn’t Been Naughty
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The Hook Up Plan | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Dec 28, 2021 • 1h 42min
#246 - A look back at 2021: Singapore’s Top 10 Trending News topics
So this is 2021! In a look back at this crazy year, we deep dive into the Top 10 Trending News as collated by Google Trends. Some of these topics might be familiar as we covered them on our podcast, while others might surprise you, in a “WTF?” kind of way. We’re also doing a festive season giveaway of a Google Nest Hub courtesy of our friends at Google, so listen up to find out how to participate! And one last thing: for the first time ever, catch us at a YLB live show in 2022!
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FUNNY FRIDAYS (LIVE): MINISTRY OF FUNNY | KUMAR - Link to buy tickets
Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions
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Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews
Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast
FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory
Google Search Trends 2021
https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2021/SG/
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You Season 3 | Official Trailer | Netflix
Free Guy | Official Trailer

Dec 20, 2021 • 57min
#245 - Tennis player Peng Shuai retracts sexual assault allegations in Zaobao interview & Loh Kean Yew is SG’s first badminton world champion
Today we discuss tennis and badminton, and how SG has made waves in both racquet sports in the last couple of days. First, the mysterious case of Peng Shuai that has captivated global media in the past month sees another major twist; this time, it’s SG’s very own Lianhe Zaobao which publishes the first video interview with the tennis star since her explosive posts alleging sexual assault first surfaced on Chinese social media. Why is everyone watching and dissecting this interview? Second, SG shuttler Loh Kean Yew made sporting history by winning the BWF World Championships 2021. We discuss the significance of his achievement, and whether this is as proud a moment as Joseph Schooling’s Olympic Gold.
BTW, it's our 250th ep coming up so... ASK-ME-ANYTHING #3! It's time for YOUR QUESTIONS so please fire away!
Find us here!
Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions
YLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu
Our YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews
Our YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast
FOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory
Tennis player Peng Shuai retracts sexual assault allegations in Zaobao interview
Lianhe Zaobao Facebook video of the interview (with English subs)
Chinese tennis star Peng denies she made accusation of sexual assault | Reuters
Lianhe Zaobao article on Peng Shuai
Appearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai does not address our concerns: WTA | The Straits Times
Peng Shuai: Everything you need to know about the saga - A complete timeline of events
China condemns ‘malicious hyping’ over Peng Shuai | China | The Guardian
Social media users in China dodge censors to discuss Peng Shuai case online - CNA
The Case of Tennis Star Peng Shuai Reveals the Real Purpose of China's Censorship | WIRED
WTA does the right thing in standing up to China over Peng Shuai | The Guardian
Novak Djokovic throws support behind WTA's 'courageous' stance on Peng Shuai | Express
Loh Kean Yew is SG’s first badminton world champion
‘Singapore, this is for you’: city-state’s first world champion shuttler
Five things to know about Singapore's new badminton world champion Loh Kean Yew | The Straits Times
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War x Love - Haaran Pjey