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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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Aug 26, 2021 • 1h 3min
#199 - VP Kamala Harris’ visit to Singapore ruffles feathers in China & OnlyFans U-turns on its decision to ban adult content
US Vice-President Kamala Harris’ first official trip overseas was to Singapore - a big deal in bilateral relations. Why did her visit ruffle so many feathers of Chinese netizens, such that they would label Singaporeans as “bootlickers”? And why did Seah Kian Peng, NTUC Fairprice CEO’s bad joke about Kamala Harris’ name upset many other people? Also, OnlyFans U-turns on its recent decision to ban sexually explicit content. What gives? Will creators ever trust OnlyFans based on these recent events?
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Kamala Harris' Trip to Singapore
Singapore branded 'running dogs' and 'bootlicker' by Chinese netizens as Kamala Harris' Southeast Asia visit draws ire
What US Vice-President Kamala Harris did in Singapore on Monday
PM Lee Hsien Loong, US Vice-President Kamala Harris hail robust, enduring S'pore-US partnership
Seah Kian Peng discovers Kamala is 'alamak' spelt backwards, deletes 'not appropriate' post subsequently
US, China accuse each other of 'bullying' nations
Full interview: Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on US-Singapore relations
US Vice President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam delayed over 'anomalous health incident' in Hanoi
OnlyFans' U-turn on its decision to ban porn
OnlyFans Drops Planned Porn Ban, Will Allow Sexually Explicit Content
OnlyFans founder blames banks for ban on porn
If OnlyFans falls, so does porn as we know it
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Inseparable: Ten Years Joined At The Head
TeamSG's Yip Pin Xiu's full race as she wins GOLD in Women's 100m Backstroke S2

Aug 23, 2021 • 1h 12min
#198 - Malaysia army video causes anxiety during NDP & doctor acquitted of molestation charges after 4 years
Over the NDP weekend, on Facebook, Minister Shanmugam shared a Malaysia army video that was released during NDP 2021, and highlighted that the bulk of the video was in English, insinuating that it was a targeted message. This caused some angry reactions from Singaporeans online, but also left some people puzzled as to what the big deal was. Also, a doctor accused of molestation in 2017 was finally acquitted of his charges after 4 years. However, this leaves us with the question: what should happen to the accuser?
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Malaysia army video released during NDP
Malaysia posts English-language military video coincidentally during Singapore's NDP; Shanmugam notices
Post by MP Shanmugam
Entire SAF Was Mobilised 27 Years Ago, Due To Joint Military Exercise In Johor
Doctor acquitted of molestation charges after 4 years
'It was humiliating': Doctor acquitted of molestation charges tells of painful experience
[Feb 2020] Anaesthetist charged with molesting woman at Mount Elizabeth Hospital four times in one evening
I'm sick of Singaporean men being put down in this country - Reddit link
How false accusations mess things up for EVERYONE. - Reddit link
SMU molestation case: Accused didn't think victim meant it when she said 'stop'
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Six figures in 6 days
MyKayla Skinner's YouTube channel

Aug 21, 2021 • 1h 1min
#197 - Singapore opens up to Germany and Brunei & OnlyFans bans sexually explicit content
On 19th August, the Singapore government announced Vaccinated Travel Lanes to Germany and Brunei; it will be the first time SG residents can go for quarantine-free leisure travel since we shut our borders last March. Sounds good, but why are people still upset about this? Elsewhere, the subscription site OnlyFans upsets its huge base of content creators and users by announcing that it will block sexually explicit photos and videos from October due to pressure from “banking partners and payment providers”.
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Singapore's new Vaccinated Travel Lanes
Singapore to launch its first vaccinated travel lanes with Germany and Brunei
OnlyFans bans sexually explicit content
OnlyFans to bar sexually explicit videos starting in October
OnlyFans porn ban a 'kick in the teeth' for creators - BBC News
Full statement from OnlyFans
OnlyFans policy change disappoints Australian creators
OnlyFans promotes its SFW app as it seeks funding at a $1B+ valuation
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Watching the Watchers
Luc Longley and the missing chapter of "The Last Dance"

Aug 19, 2021 • 1h 13min
#196 - Chaos after US withdraws from Afghanistan & YouTuber Dee Kosh charged over sexual offences against minors
Heavy, heavy topics this week, as we dissect the timeline of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and ask: how did the country get back to this situation, 20 years after 9/11? Also, about a year after the story first broke, the sordid details of the allegations against YouTuber Dee Kosh are finally revealed, and it goes way deeper than expected. PLUS, Haresh directly addresses recent criticism of him as “inauthentic”!!
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US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Timeline of U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan - FactCheck.org
U.S. left Afghan airfield at night, didn’t tell new commander
How will the Taleban's comeback in Afghanistan affect Singapore and the region?
Lee Kuan Yew on Afghanistan in 2009: Trying to make a country out of Afghanistan is a distraction
How you can help Afghanistan's refugees, women, and children in crisis
Dee Kosh Charged
Former DJ Dee Kosh charged with sexually exploiting young person and other sex-related offences
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London Grammar - Hey Now (Live)
Power Rangers x TMNT

Aug 17, 2021 • 1h 36min
#195 - Radio DJ Joshua Simon talks about LGBTQ representation, his new single “We Are Done”, and why Katy Perry is awesome
Another week, another guest! This week, we talk to Radio DJ / singer-songwriter / podcast host Joshua Simon as he gets personal about his moving story of coming out to family, and shares more about his newest single, “We Are Done”, coming out this week! He also goes deep into where LGBTQ representation in Singapore is at, and why he will never forget his half hour interviewing Katy Perry.
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Find Joshua Simon here!
Instagram, YouTube, Spotify
The SG Boys Podcast
Here are our one SHIOK things for this week!
Season 1 Trailer | KIPO AND THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS
The Amazing Showman
WE ARE DONE by Joshua Simon on Spotify
Peace!

Aug 14, 2021 • 57min
#194 - Mediacorp responds to allegations of bias by ex-BBC journalist & Japanese mayor gets flak for biting Olympic medal
Following allegations that one of its editors had said "viewers did not like watching darker-skinned presenters" to former BBC journalist Sharanjit Leyl , Mediacorp fired back with its own statement. But what can we make of Mediacorp’s response? Elsewhere, a Japanese softballer is going to have her gold medal replaced with a fresh one after the mayor of her hometown was photographed posing with and biting her medal.
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Here are our one SHIOK things for this week!
Undone - Official Trailer
Transformers: The Movie 35th Anniversary
Peace!

Aug 12, 2021 • 1h 50min
#193 - Rapper Yung Raja on his Jimmy Fallon feature, being an Artist vs. a Sellout, and why Bill Gates rocks
We talk to Singaporean rapper sensation Yung Raja, whose most recent claim to fame was having his song “Mami” featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. We chart his meteoric rise in the media scene, from a teenage actor on local TV shows like “Fighting Spiders” to winning an Asian Academy Creative Award for hosting an international MTV program. And we also talk about what it means to be an “Artist” vs. a “Sellout”.
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Instagram, YouTube, Spotify
His fashion label Peace Oeuvre
Here are our one SHIOK things for this week!
MESSI AT BARCELONA: THE ULTIMATE HISTORY
Songs of National Day by zaobao
What each of us can do by Bill Gates
Peace!

Aug 8, 2021 • 1h
#192 - The 2-step easing of COVID19 rules in S’pore & Nas Daily loses 500,000 followers amid controversy
On Aug 10 2021, Singapore will enter the next phase of COVID19 restrictions, but for the better! But if you’re not vaccinated, you’ll have a lot less freedom. What are the differences? Should we be hopeful, or should we expect another lockdown? Elsewhere, Nas Daily is coming under a barrage of fire in the Philippines, but is there more than meets the eye?
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Dr Jason Leong Hashtag Blessed | Official Trailer | Netflix
India's Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold after 87.58m throw
Peace!

Aug 5, 2021 • 1h 23min
#191 - Comedian Dr Jason Leong on anti-vaxxers, Malaysian politics & his dreams of becoming Singaporean
We talk to stand-up comedian Dr Jason Leong from across the causeway about his journey giving up medicine for comedy, and how he’s been adapting since COVID19 hit the live performance scene (hint: he’s been killing it online, and even released his own Netflix special last year). We also talk about how much he loves Singapore. For real.
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Find Dr Jason Leong here!
Instagram, YouTube, Twitter & Facebook
His Netflix Special "Hashtag Blessed" | Trailer
Here are our one SHIOK things for this week!
Men's High Jump Final
UFC 265: Lewis vs Gane
Malaysia Men’s Doubles win Badminton Bronze
Peace!

Aug 3, 2021 • 1h 4min
#190 - URA gets backlash for apparent powers of safe distancing officers & the NDP poster that spurred racist comments
A viral CCTV video uploaded by local actor Nick Mikhail showed safe distancing officers and ambassadors entering his home without a warrant, under suspicion of COVID-19 breaches. URA fired back, but did they dig a bigger hole for themselves? What powers do safe distancing folk have anyway? Elsewhere, a Govt poster for NDP that showed an Indian family stirred up racist comments online, but is it fair criticism?
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Here are our one SHIOK things for this week!
➤ Must-Try KWAY CHAP | A 40 Years Traditional Kway Chap Hawker
➤ Eurosport's "The Secrets of the 100m World Record”
Peace!


