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At the end of the year, a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) General, Tan Chee Wee, will be appointed chief executive of the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). We debate whether a high-ranking military officer really has the competence and knowledge to oversee SG’s pre-school sector. Also, an enrichment centre behind a PR campaign involving clowns loitering around outside primary schools has apologised for the panic caused. What gives?   Love from our sponsor - MANSCAPED This episode is brought to ya by Manscaped, the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming champions of the world! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code "YLB" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod   Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES!   SAF General to head SG's early childhood agency SAF's first inspector-general to oversee S'pore's pre-school sector from Dec 15 Ah Boys To CEOs: An Academic’s View Of Singapore’s Military Elite   Clown PR stunt gets backlash from public and police 'Viral marketing nonsense': Speech Academy Asia apologises for clown stunt outside primary schools Multiple police reports lodged against 'clowns' approaching children at primary schools Philips' guerrilla bear stunt backfires in Singapore   Our one SHIOK comments ➤ Comment by u/Pillybaxtoodles ➤ Comment by flylikeawind   Here are our one SHIOK things! ➤ Super League rage, Ronaldo mania and the fight for the soul of Manchester United ➤ A throng of Internet sleuths are on the Gabby Petito case. Why has it sparked so much interest? (not really a "shiok" thing, reader discretion is advised)

Since the bombshell news about the closure of Yale-NUS, we’ve not heard directly from actual students about how they’re coping with the loss. So we connected with Ethel Pang, a final-year student at Yale-NUS, to find out what she and her peers have been doing since learning of the school’s imminent closure. Also, she shares her views about Minister Chan Chun Sing’s explanation in parliament about the issue, and gives a glimpse of what Yale-NUS students and faculty are planning for their next steps. Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! The Yale-NUS Closure Merger of Yale-NUS, USP will mean more affordable, accessible education, says Chan Chun Sing Yale-NUS closure: No consultation due to 'sensitive' issues Petition · NUS – Reverse the Mergers and #NoMoreTopDown Here are our one SHIOK things! This Is What The Surface Of Venus Sounds Like Joe Rogan chatting with Bret Weinstein The "Male Gaze" is Why You're Ugly Till next time, peace!

At the recent livestreamed parliamentary debate, a hot mic caught part of a private conversation between several MPs, in which Minister Vivian Balakrishnan had allegedly labelled opposition politician Leong Mun Wai “illiterate”. The minister has since written a FB post revealing that he has apologized to Leong for his remarks, so why are SGeans online making a ruckus about this? Also, we discuss the new copyright laws that will grant rights to photos taken to the photographers by default, rather than to the commissioning party. How will this affect your wedding photos?   Love from our sponsor - Disney+! This episode is brought to ya by Disney+ and their show "Only Murders in the Building". It's a comedy-mystery series revolving around a true-crime podcast! We've watched the episodes that are out and it's GOOD. New episodes drop every Tue, so check them out!  ➤ https://www.disneyplus.com/   Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES!   Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s “illiterate” insult goes viral S'pore Parliament session lasted 13.5 hours till 12.30am on Sep. 15, 2021 CECA debate: Hot mic catches 'illiterate', 'lousy school' remarks Vivian Balakrishnan apologises to Leong Mun Wai over comments Google Cache of original Yahoo article   SGeans worry about how the new Copyright Act will affect their weddings Rights to wedding photos will belong to photographers by default with Copyright Act changes   Our one SHIOK comments ➤ Comment by muffinmaaan  ➤ Comment by OK-Maintenance-4414   Here are our one SHIOK things! ➤ Power Rangers on YouTube ➤ Craig Ferguson fun with guests compilation - part #1

A recent feature by CNA highlights a trend of more young, single Singaporeans moving out from their parents’ homes to live in their own rental spaces. We discuss if this is a good idea, how COVID has changed things, and delve into our own experiences for answers. Also, athlete Soh Rui Yong has supposedly angered commando soldiers with his open challenge to run 2.4km in under 7 minutes. But is this spat just a further extension of this viral marketing stunt?    Love from our sponsor! This episode is brought to ya by Zenyum, who make invisible braces. There's a promo for Sept: 9/9 Smiley Sale $100 off, till 19 Sept (T&Cs apply). So check 'em out! ➤ https://bit.ly/zenyum_invisible_braces!   Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES!   Why young, single SGeans are moving out earlier The Big Read: Affluent and craving space to grow, more single millennials leave the nest for greater freedom   Athlete Soh Rui Yong’s publicity stunt angers commandos Soh Rui Yong issues challenge to run 2.4km in less than 7min Soh Rui Yong claims some 'black sheep' Commandos & 'keyboard warriors' tried to smear him   Our one SHIOK comments ➤ Comment by LeStench ➤ Comment by [deleted]   Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ Emma Raducanu discusses winning the 2021 US Open ➤ Ronaldo strikes as United hit Newcastle for four

We talk about the recent calls for Singapore’s Paralympians to be awarded the same sweet $1,000,000 reward that Olympians receive for winning gold. Also, Simu Liu and Shang-Chi might get cancelled in China for something he said in an interview 4 years ago. Is the anger justified?   Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES!   Paralympic gold only worth 20% of Olympic gold? Yip Pin Xiu has 5 Paralympic gold medals, but her total award is equivalent to 1 Olympic medal. Why? The Paralympics strive for inclusion. But some rules unfairly exclude athletes with severe disabilities The number of companies congratulating world record breaker Yip Pin Xiu is absolutely incredible Facebook post by Tommy Koh Paralympians now paid same as Olympians for winning medals US Paralympic athletes will receive equal pay for the first time at the Tokyo Olympics   Simu Liu might get cancelled in China Simu Liu Accused Of “Insulting China” After 2017 Interview Shows Him Calling China “Third World" ‘Shang-Chi’ is a box office hit and a milestone for Asian representation—but fans in China may never see it   One Shiok Comment Comment by u/AI_Killeu Comment by Valuable-Economy-327   One Shiok Thing "SELFIE" by Porta dos Fundos WRS' Name Our Giant Panda Cub

From conspiracy theorists group-buying ivermectin, to even PM Lee’s wife Ho Ching herself publicly questioning MOH’s decision to stop announcing the number of unlinked cases, it seems like everyone has differing opinions on Singapore’s COVID strategy. Are Singaporeans ready to live with COVID? Also, a series of bad online reviews of restaurant Mentai-Ya leads the business owner to uncover a smear campaign that implicates one of his competitors.    Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES!   Ho Ching questions MOH decision MOH to stop providing number of linked, unlinked COVID cases Facebook post by Ho Ching People in S'pore buying ivermectin drug typically used to treat horses to prevent catching Covid-19 Ivermectin not approved as treatment for Covid-19, consumers strongly advised not to self-medicate: HSA Facebook post by Ong Ye Kung Indonesians ignore warnings in rush to buy anti-parasite drug for Covid-19 Malaysia's Hospitals Are Overwhelmed by COVID. Politicians Are Pushing Ivermectin to Cure It. Reddit thread of one Singaporean's COVID experience   Fake F&B reviews exposes smear campaign Internet bullies led business owner to some disturbing findings   One Shiok Comment Comment by marcwjacob Comment by Designer_Year_5884   One Shiok Thing "Informer" web series by VICE The Matrix Resurrections: First Full Trailer on Thursday, Teaser Website Launches

In response to the recent spike in COVID cases, the Ministry of Health advised that all individuals should limit themselves to one social gathering a day, while social gatherings and interactions at workplaces will not be allowed from 8th September. What does this mean for Singapore’s plan to become COVID-endemic and to open up further? Also, a study of data by a UK mattress provider places Singapore as the “most fatigued” country in the world. Are we truly the most tired nation on the planet?   Love from our sponsor! This episode is brought to ya by Zenyum, who make invisible braces. There's a promo for Sept: 9/9 Smiley Sale $100 off, with T&Cs apply. So check 'em out ➤ https://bit.ly/zenyum_invisible_braces!   Find us here! ➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES!   MOH encourages limits on social gatherings Singapore facing increasing likelihood of 'exponential rise' in COVID-19 cases, quick action needed: MOH Covid-19: Workplace social gatherings banned from Sept 8; public urged to reduce non-essential social activities for 2 weeks Bus interchange Covid-19 clusters likely to be workplace transmission: Kenneth Mak Lawrence Wong's FB post on needing everyone's "cooperation to reduce R"   Singapore "most fatigued" country S'pore most tired country in the world Singapore is 'most fatigued' country in the world – and we’re tired of it   Our one SHIOK comments ➤ Comment by GlitteringMall3529 ➤ Comment by jonlim02   Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ No Time To Die Trailer ➤ Honest Government Ad | Carbon Capture and Storage

What a strange week it’s been, with that August rain and chilly weather! Mainstream media had a field day when the world’s #1 podcaster Joe Rogan announced on IG that he contracted COVID-19. What did people have to say about the most prominent proponent of vaccine hesitancy getting the virus, and what medicine did he actually take to get better?  Closer to home, the search for a missing senior citizen ended sadly in the basement car park stairwell of SingPost Centre, where his body was found 5 days after his disappearance. We try to make sense of the strange circumstances around this case. Love from our sponsor! This episode is brought to ya by Manscaped, the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming champions of the world! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code "YLB" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Find us here! ➤ Our IG to check out our well-exfoliated faces ➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! Joe Rogan gets COVID Joe Rogan has Covid – and his treatment will make health experts feel ill Joe Rogan, A Podcasting Giant Who Has Been Dismissive of Vaccination, Has Covid White House blasts Joe Rogan for discouraging vaccination on his podcast Here's Why Joe Rogan's COVID Treatment Is Problematic Ariel Helwani Unloads On Joe Rogan & Brendan Schaub Over Rumors Mysterious Death at SingPost SingPost Centre death: How the elderly man could have ended up in the stairwell Man, 45, drowns after he allegedly accepted dare to swim across S'pore River in Boat Quay during 7th month Our one SHIOK comments Comment by royscn Comment by sha7reef Here are our one SHIOK things for this week! ➤ No-Armed Table Tennis Player Ibrahim Hamadtou Against Park Hong-kyu | Table Tennis | Tokyo 2020 ➤ The EVOLUTION Of Cristiano Ronaldo At Manchester United! Links about Mental Health Getting help National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 Mental well-being Fei Yue’s Online Counselling Service: eC2.sg Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6385-3714 Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 Counselling TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252 Care Corner Counselling Centre: 1800-353-5800 Peace!

This week, we had the chance to pick the brain of 1 of the 3 men behind Singapore’s #1 podcast, OKLETSGO, Dzar Ismail! He talks about the difference between being a radio DJ and a podcaster, tips for anyone looking to create their own podcast, and what to do when the President of Singapore demands an apology from you! It goes for 2 hours, so you know we went DEEP!   Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES!   Find Dzar Ismail here! OKLETSGO Instagram, and Spotify Plan B Instagram and Spotify NJU Instagram and Spotify   Here are our one SHIOK things for this ep! #1698 - Neill Blomkamp | The Joe Rogan Experience Smartless on Spotify Mantis Shrimp Packs a Punch | Predator in Paradise

It's our 200th episode!!! And we are discussing EPIC topics! In the National Day Rally, PM Lee asserted that it is “entirely baseless” to claim that “Chinese privilege” exists in Singapore; an assertion that eclipsed the rest of the content of his speech. What was that and all the ensuing hoo-hah about? Also, Yale-NUS shocked everyone last Friday by announcing that the school would be merged with NUS’s USP program, effectively closing the school down for good. Students and faculty mourned the decision, while some online commentators rejoiced the shuttering of our first liberal arts college. But what does this decision really mean for all the stakeholders involved?   Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES!   PM Lee's take on "Chinese Privilege" Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act planned in Singapore National Day Rally 2021: ‘Entirely baseless’ to claim there is Chinese privilege in S’pore, says PM Lee Singapore will pass new laws to combat racism, workplace discrimination: PM Lee PMO | National Day Rally 2021 (Chinese) Yale-NUS closing down NUS to merge Yale-NUS and University Scholars Programme into new college; engineering and design schools to be combined Few Senior Figures had a Voice in Yale-NUS and USP Merger Decision Yale-NUS College to close in 2025 Before NTU, There Was Nantah. Have We Forgotten How Students Struggled To Save It From Demise? One Shiok Comment Comment by pillybaxtoodles Comment by Hayata   One Shiok Thing 𝙳𝙴𝙽𝙴𝚂𝚃𝙴𝚁 , the Parkour experts  Ronaldo likes water