On this episode, Mark Tan, the founder of Rice Media, stops by the Yah Lah BUT studio to talk about what inspired him to start the alternative publication. Get the inside scoop on the drama behind their first big story on Steven Lim, and that unforgettable exchange between a Rice Media reporter and Pritam Singh at the WP press conference. We also explore what’s next for Rice Media, and where Mark sees it carving out its place in Singapore’s evolving media landscape.Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about ancient Singapore’s Game-of-Thrones-esque history!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Tell You First(00:41) Intro(07:04) Why Rice Media Was Started(13:15) The First Article With Steven Lim(24:45) What Rice Looks For In a Writer(27:47) Expanding to Thailand(36:11) Rice's Business Model(41:03) Mark's Thoughts On The MP Cheating Saga(01:08:19) Optimism Despite Everything(01:15:05) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeNominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch!Reference LinksSteven Lim: One Last Shot at FameUncanny Coincidences and Things Left Unsaid at the Workers’ Party Media ConferenceFind Rice Media, Mark Tan and his “shameless plug” 🤣Rice MediaRice Media InstagramRice Media TikTokMark Tan’s LinkedInRemindsmeof CandlesOne Shiok ThingChina's Pan Zhanle BREAKS WORLD RECORD to win 100m Freestyle Olympic GOLD! | Swimming Paris 2024Twisters stole my design.. I can prove it!Renaissance Periodization YouTube channelMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak. 

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has been at the centre of a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics, with some accusing her of actually being a man competing in a women’s competition. Now that she’s claimed a gold medal, and subsequently filed a harassment complaint, we go through the nuts and bolts of the controversy. Closer to home, the police were called in over an act of vandalism on the Pandan Gardens Resident Network National Day decorations. A 23-year-old man is being investigated, but was this really something that required police intervention?FolkloryIf 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(00:00) Folklory(00:39) Intro(12:19) Olympics Women’s Boxing Sparks Gender Debate(37:59) National Day Decoration Defaced with Naughty Word(48:13) One Shiok Comment(50:10) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeOlympics Women’s Boxing Sparks Gender DebateImane Khelif files complaint over bullying she has been subjected to at Paris OlympicsImane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting: Boxing eligibility row key questions[2021] IOC releases Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variationsImane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting: What does science tell us about boxing’s gender row in Olympics?Doctor Explains Imane Khelif vs Angela Carini Olympic Boxing ControversyBoxing officials roll into Paris and boldly declare two fighters ‘are male’[2023] Caster Semenya says she went through ‘hell’ due to testosterone limits imposed on female athletes | CNNNational Day Decoration Defaced with Naughty WordMan investigated for mischief involving National Day decorations in Pandan GardensOne Shiok CommentComment by pencilbreadsComment on YLB 529One Shiok ThingSifan Hassan jostles her way to stunning Women's Marathon GOLD in Olympic record timeweish performs "Horizon" | National Day Parade 2024Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

The Ministry of Education disclosed that device management app Mobile Guardian, which is installed on most personal learning devices, was recently hacked, resulting in 13,000 students getting their devices remotely wiped. How did this lapse occur, and what can be done to help the students who lost years of notes? Also, residents of Holland Road were shocked to find out that an international housebreaking syndicate had targeted their estates, leading them to question whether they’d been too complacent with their safety. Do Singaporeans take their safety for granted?Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, it’s all about the history of the National Day Parade, and we invited a special guest, Mediacorp radio DJ and personality Hazelle Teo, to tell us more about her experience hosting the NDP!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Tell You First(00:41) Intro(08:40) Mobile Guardian App Hack Causes Distress(34:24) Holland Road Estates Burgled by Crime Syndicate(49:47) One Shiok Comment(53:00) One Shiok ThingFolkloryIf 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.comMobile Guardian App Hack Causes DistressMOE orders Mobile Guardian app removal after 13,000 S'pore students get devices wiped remotelyST Explains: Can Mobile Guardian read my messages?'How am I going to pass my O-Levels': Students lose notes due to Mobile Guardian hack[Apr 2024] Personal information of parents, staff at 127 schools accessed in data security breachHolland Road Estates Burgled by Crime Syndicate‘We don’t lock our doors’: Residents of burglary-hit estates along Holland RoadMan allegedly part of housebreaking syndicate charged; loot includes luxury watches, Birkin handbagMan allegedly part of foreign syndicate linked to housebreaking taken by police back to site of arrest, hidden lootOne Shiok CommentComment by Spiritual-Lie6289Comment by Li-ty4veOne Shiok ThingGreedy People (2024) Official TrailerHugh's Acting MasterclassMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

With the recent spotlight on the Income-Allianz deal, we wanted to get a better understanding of Income’s original social mission and why people are feeling anxious about the deal. So we got former NTUC Income CEO Tan Kin Lian himself to come by the YLB studio to give us a “NTUC Income 101” lesson based on his 30 years of experience leading the cooperative. We go into the nuts and bolts about why policyholders need more assurance, whether NTUC Income’s original social mission is still relevant, and how Tan thinks this saga will play out.Nominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch!Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the wacky world of wedding gatecrashing in Singapore!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:42) Intro(05:30) Business vs. Co-operative(17:43) What Tan Thinks Is the Reason NTUC Income Corporatized(20:20) Is It Still Realistic For Businesses to Have Social Missions?(26:27) Can NTUC Enterprise Still Be Considered A Social Enterprise?(36:46) Is The Sale Really Income's Only Way Of Survival?(44:27) Is There Still Any Due Diligence That Can Be Done?(50:07) Are There Any Safeguards to Protect Policy-holders?(55:34) Current & Prospective Income Policy-holders: What Should You Do?(01:00:37) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeReference LinksWhat to know so far about the Income-Allianz sagaOpen letter to MAS on sale of Income Insurance to AllianzNTUC Enterprise, Income Insurance rebut former CEO’s criticisms about Allianz offerNTUC pledges to hold Income to commitment of keeping two existing low-cost insurance schemes affordableFind Tan Kin LianFacebookTikTokOne Shiok ThingImpressions of Monet at Gardens By The BayFemke Bol anchors Netherlands to Epic Comeback Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak 

A property agent has been POFMAed for a video that made false claims  about the HDB’s Ethnic Integration Policy. We analysed the video and the POFMA order to try and figure out the truth. Elsewhere, a series of social media posts by the Ministry of Finance featuring images of Singaporean families generated by AI, has drawn flak from online commenters. Why the outrage over some AI images?Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the tiger of Raffles Hotel!Listen on melisten, Spotify and Apple(00:00) Tell You First(00:48) Intro(04:22) Property Agent Issued POFMA Over Criticism of Housing Policy(39:55) AI-generated Government Ad Draws Ridicule(50:43) One Shiok Comment(53:41) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTok YLB IGYLB YouTubeProperty Agent Issued POFMA Over Criticism of Housing PolicyProperty agent issued Pofma order over false claims about HDB’s ethnic integration policyCorrections regarding Ethnic Integration Policy in video posted by Mr Shaik Amar on 24 July 2024 and 25 July 2024Property agent issued POFMA order over false claims about ethnic integration housing policyMND issues correction direction to propery agent for false statements about Ethnic Integration PolicyVideo by Shaik AmarHDB | Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP) and Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) Quota[2021] Pritam Singh, ministers spar over whether ethnic integration policy for public housing should be abolishedHDB Ethnic Quota: Effects on Home Sellers and BuyersAI-generated Government Ad Draws Ridicule#trending: AI-generated MOF ad gets flak for looking like 'scam'; ministry says it was part of pilot testMOF's use of 'scary' & 'horrifying' AI-generated images on social media draws flakOne Shiok CommentComment by junglejimbo88One Shiok Thing'Cool' Turkish marksman Yusuf Dikec unruffled by viral Olympic fameBrazil 1-2 Japan | Group C Highlights | Women's Football | Olympic Games Paris 2024Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has outraged conservatives around the world, with an apparent depiction of da Vinci’s  “Last Supper” painting featuring drag queens. The organisers have clarified that the performance wasn’t actually based on da Vinci’s painting, but religious groups and far right commentators are still calling for a boycott. Is the outrage warranted? Closer to home, politician Lim Tean recently posted a rant about an NDP poster featuring a 10-year-old child, and linked it to problems with Singapore’s immigration policies. Some have called out Lim Tean for his xenophobia and cyberbullying, but is there any merit to his complaints?Nominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch!Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the tiger of Raffles Hotel!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Intro(06:33) Olympic “Last Supper” Riles Up Conservatives(48:44) Lim Tean Rants About Child on NDP Poster(01:16:07) One Shiok Comment(01:18:12) One Shiok ThingOlympic “Last Supper” Riles Up ConservativesOlympic ‘Last Supper’ scene was in fact based on painting of Greek gods, say art expertsOlympic opening ceremony drag performance resembling Last Supper rankles conservativesTrump Slams Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony as a 'Disgrace'Paris Olympics drag queen torchbearer rips criticism of opening ceremony: 'We ain't going nowhere'Lim Tean Rants About Child on NDP PosterLim Tean's post about 'non-S'porean' girl on National Day poster elicits negative comments‘We are better than this’: Alvin Tan on xenophobic comments about girl on National Day bannerOne Shiok CommentComments on YLB 551One Shiok ThingS’pore’s Gan Ching Hwee breaks women’s 1,500m free national record on Olympic debutHow Jon Stewart Stays Hopeful In Uncertain Times | The Daily ShowMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Get ready for an unfiltered conversation as Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group, drops by the YLB studio. He's here to unveil his latest book, Behind The Banyan, and share hard-hitting lessons from his 30-year "badass" entrepreneurial journey. We dig into the dark side of meritocracy, why he thinks young people are “sleepwalking through life”, and whether he blames Lee Kuan Yew for his stint behind bars.Nominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch!Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the wacky world of wedding gatecrashing in Singapore!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Intro(05:06) Behind the Banyan Book(08:53) US Uni Protests(22:37) Are Young People Easily Manipulated?(31:29) Alternatives to Meritocracy(41:21) Is 'OK Boomer' Bad?(48:51) The Seeds of Banyan Tree(53:57) Is Talking About Social Issues in SG Business Suicide?(01:07:51) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeKP’s Reference LinksBehind The Banyan by Ho Kwon PingAsking Why by Ho Kwon PingThe Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good? by Michael SandelThe Wretched of The Earth by Frantz FanonBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James NestorOne Shiok ThingRoger Federer's precise serve placement was the key to his beautiful game | Acing ItWe Need to Rethink Exercise - The Workout Paradox​​The Bear Season 1 TrailerMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Grab officially ended its pursuit of a buyout of Trans-Cab after Singapore's competition watchdog announced that it believed the deal would result in "a substantial lessening of competition" in the local ride hailing scene. Was this turn of events a win for consumers? Elsewhere, Raffles Institution has drawn flak after a photo of a student dressed as a delivery rider for Racial Harmony Day made its rounds on the internet. Was it a malicious action on the student’s part? What made the costume particularly offensive in Singapore’s context?Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Intro(06:06) Grab and Trans-Cab Deal Falls Through(25:18) RI Student Dresses as Delivery Rider for Racial Harmony Day(45:23) One Shiok Comment(50:31) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGFolkloryIf 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.comGrab and Trans-Cab Deal Falls ThroughGrab ends Trans-Cab buyout after provisional ruling that deal would likely flout antitrust lawsGrab's proposed acquisition of Trans-cab will 'significantly weaken' rival ride-hail platforms in S'pore: CCCSCompetition watchdog says Grab's plan to acquire Trans-cab will significantly weaken rivalsCompetition watchdog begins in-depth review of Grab's proposed Trans-cab acquisitionTalks to sell foodpanda have failed, says owner Delivery HeroCompetition and Consumer Commission of Singapore | CCCSRI Student Dresses as Delivery Rider for Racial Harmony DayRaffles Institution student dressed up as delivery rider on Racial Harmony Day, faced disciplinary action2 RI students disciplined and counselled, after 1 seen dressed inappropriately for Racial Harmony DayOne Shiok CommentComment by Either_Yak5988Comment by hlee2One Shiok ThingChildish Gambino - Lithonia (Official Music Video)The Reality Of Playing At The Bottom Of English Football!Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

Allianz’s plans to buy a majority stake in Singapore’s Income Insurance have sparked concerns among some Singaporeans, with prominent figures like Tommy Koh and the ex-CEO of NTUC Income speaking up against the sale. Will this move really affect Singaporean’s insurance policies, or are we missing the forest for the trees? Elsewhere, the captain of the Japanese women’s gymnastics team, Shoko Miyata, withdrew from the Olympic Games after admitting to smoking and drinking alcohol, in violation of her team’s stated rules. Was this move too harsh on the young athlete?(00:00) Intro(02:07) Should Income Insurance Be Sold To Foreign Company?(34:56) Japanese Gymnast Withdraws From Olympics for Drinking and Smoking  (46:36) One Shiok Comment(50:30) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB 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.comShould Income Insurance Be Sold To Foreign Company?Income Insurance should 'never be sold', says Tommy Koh of potential sale to German insurerAllianz offer for Income sparks public concernsAllianz offers to buy at least 51% of Income Insurance at $40.58 a share in cash[2022] NTUC Income co-op to become corporate entity amid 'intensifying headwinds' in insurance sectorJapanese Gymnast Withdraws From Olympics for Drinking and SmokingShoko Miyata: Japanese gymnast withdraws from Olympic Games after smoking and drinking alcoholFollow Team Singapore and more at Paris OlympicsAthlete convicted of child rape faces isolation at Paris OlympicsOne Shiok CommentComment by Majestic-Economist-6Comment by meowmeowp.i.971One Shiok ThingFollow Team Singapore and more at Paris OlympicsThey played my banned A.I. mashup in Congress (Johnny Cash x Barbie Girl)Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

The tumultuous US presidential election took another strange turn this weekend, as incumbent US president Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race and his endorsement of VP Kamala Harris to take his place. What led to his sudden reversal, and realistically, does Harris stand a chance against Trump? Elsewhere, the familiar blue and white slippers that are often worn in Singaporean homes were spotted for sale at $1,645 in a Saudi Arabia store. What are we missing here? Was this a prank, or just genius marketing?(00:00) Intro(05:08) Biden Exits US Presidential Race(34:41) Toilet Slippers Sold As Luxury Items(44:12) One Shiok Comment(53:31) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB 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.comBiden Exits US Presidential RaceBiden has withdrawn from the US presidential race. What happens next?Inside Biden’s unprecedented exit from the presidential raceJoe Biden abruptly shifted stance on 2024 race over the weekend, reveals sourceWhat is Project 2025? Wish list for a Trump presidency, explainedObama stops short of backing Kamala Harris so who is supporting the vice president?Kamala Harris Rapidly Picks Up Democratic Support as 2024 Race Is Reborn‘The Boys’ Changes Episode Title After Trump Assassination AttemptToilet Slippers Sold As Luxury ItemsS'pore Ah Pek style slippers sold for S$1,645 in Saudi ArabiaOne Shiok CommentComment by fawe9374Comment by mydebu1One Shiok ThingStriking footage shows rare isolated Amazon tribe emerge from forest near loggersHighlights: Singapore 9-0 Macau | Danelle scores HAT-TRICK in Lionesses' biggest win!Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak