Yah Lah But

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Jul 9, 2025 • 50min

#686: 6 Golf Courses to Be Closed in SG & Over 160 Anti-Nuisance Offences on Public Transport

Six golf courses across Singapore will not have their leases renewed, with two sites to be converted into a new public course - sparking backlash from country club members. Meanwhile, over 160 offence notices have been issued since new anti-nuisance rules were introduced on buses and trains.Sign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up!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(01:03) Intro(04:04) 6 Golf Courses to Be Closed in SG(27:19) Over 160 Anti-Nuisance Offences on Public Transport(43:08) One Shiok Comment(45:15) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Reggie Watts: NPR Music Tiny Desk ConcertTerence: I'm biking 450 miles on a solar powered bikeComment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | IG | FB6 Golf Courses to Be Closed in SGNo lease renewal for six golf courses; two sites to be turned into public golf courseFewer courses, higher stakes: What golf’s shrinking footprint means for Singapore’s players and clubs'People will just give up hope about playing this sport': Golf community laments impending closure of coursesOver 160 Anti-Nuisance Offences on Public TransportOver 160 offence notices issued since anti-nuisance signs put up on public transportPublic bus commuters must follow new 'conditions of carriage' or risk being asked to alightMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Jul 7, 2025 • 50min

#685: Tan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSP & Naked Couple Caught in Sengkang Car Park

Tan Cheng Bock and Hazel Poa have stepped down from the Progress Singapore Party’s top leadership, triggering a “renewal plan” ahead of GE2025. What does this mean for PSP’s identity and future? Meanwhile, in Sengkang, a man caught his wife naked in a car with another man - and got injured when the car sped off.Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSClick here to get your free tickets! (00:00) eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(00:55) Intro(04:41) Tan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSP(22:58) Naked Couple Caught in Sengkang Car Park(41:11) One Shiok Comment(44:51) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Matt Damon Roasts Andrew Schulz’s New Netflix SpecialTerence: Surviving a Night on Pulau Ubin: Camping, Fishing, CookingSign up for "Your Little Bit" - our weekly newsletterGet a weekly roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches!Click here to sign up! Comment on this episode!Reddit | TelegramFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok | Instagram | FacebookTan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSPTan Cheng Bock, Hazel Poa step down from PSP leadership; party launches ‘renewal plan’Tan Cheng Bock and Hazel Poa step down from PSP’s top decision-making bodyNaked Couple Caught in Sengkang Car ParkMan catches wife naked with another man in car at Sengkang car park, gets hit when car driven off'I knew I cannot face this man': Man allegedly caught nude with woman by her husband in Sengkang car parkMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Jul 4, 2025 • 55min

#684: PAP Slams Pritam For Interview on M’sian Podcast & Chan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live Firing

PAP called out Pritam Singh for remarks he made on a Malaysian podcast, accusing him of crossing a line by airing political views overseas. WP fired back, saying PAP is “opposing for the sake of opposing.” Elsewhere, new Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing floated the idea of a live firing experience for regular Singaporeans, so they can get “a slice of NS.”Nominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60You can check out the first wave of recordings on the same siteHelp us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:50) Intro(04:14) PAP Slams Pritam For Interview on M’sian Podcast(34:46) Chan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live Firing(48:18) One Shiok Comment(50:34) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: I Walked From Singapore To KL In 9 DaysTerence: Trainwreck: The Cult of American ApparelComment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodPAP Slams Pritam For Interview on M’sian PodcastPAP questions Pritam’s interview with Malaysian podcast, WP says PAP opposing for the sake of opposingWhat is Pritam Singh up to? - Petir SGPAP Statement: Politics should stop at the water’s edge - People's Action PartyWP’s StatementChan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live FiringArmy exploring building new live firing complex to let regular S'poreans experience 'a slice of NS': Chan Chun SingMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Jul 2, 2025 • 52min

#683: Cyclists Face Possible Jail Time & Certis Cisco Reverses Sick Leave Policy After Backlash

From July 1, 2025, cyclists in Singapore may face fines or jail time for riding on pedestrian-only paths - but is this fair, especially with minimal enforcement on pedestrians and PMD users? Elsewhere, Certis Cisco was embroiled in controversy after telling their officers on sick leave to stay home or share their live location. They removed the order after pressure from the union, but has the trust been eroded?Our Sponsor – Building and Construction Authority!If you want to find out more about a possible career in the Built Environment sector, check out https://www.buildsg.gov.sgSign Up for “Your Little Bit”, Our Weekly NewsletterWhere we’ll round up all our Shiok Things from the week prior, with insider info about cool stuff we’re launching (we’ve got something coming next week!)Sign up at https://www.yahlahbut.com!(00:00) We interviewed an architect!(00:44) Intro(09:27) Cyclists Face Possible Jail Time(28:35) Certis Cisco Reverses Sick Leave Policy After Backlash(42:30) One Shiok Comment/ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: How a GRAB rider lives in a 1.4MILLION Villa earning SIX-FIGURESTerence: First-Time Stealth Camping in Fraser’s Hill Malaysia with My Land Cruiser – Am I ready for this?Comment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodCyclists Face Possible Jail TimeCyclists face fines, jail for riding on pedestrian-only paths as enforcement begins on July 1Unfair to ban us from pedestrian-only paths, say cyclists as LTA starts enforcement on Jul 1Certis Cisco Reverses Sick Leave Policy After BacklashCertis agrees to stop requiring officers on sick leave to share 'live' location when not at home: Union partnerCertis Cisco requires officers to remain at home when on MC & share live location if otherwise, or face disciplinary actionCertis sick leave policy to address abuse may erode employer-employee trust: ExpertsMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 49min

#682 ft. Ho Kwon Ping: Hypocrisy of Corporate America, How REITs are Hurting Singapore & the Danger of Mediocrity

Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group, and certified “bad-ass grandpa”, returns to YLB for a critical discussion on the challenges facing businesses and society today. In this episode, we talk about the hypocrisy of Corporate America, how REITs are hurting Singapore, and the rising culture of mediocrity that threatens Singapore’s future. A thought-provoking conversation for anyone interested in leadership, economics, and the future of work. 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(01:03) Intro(06:05) Impact of Global Events on Business(08:23) Mandai Hotel and Eco Resort(11:17) Climate Change Adaptation(13:52) Corporate Values and Governance(22:51) Hypocrisy in Corporate Sustainability(28:54) Introduction to American Corporations(29:19) Chinese vs. American Economy(32:30) Pax Americana(35:18) Global Superpower Dynamics(44:00) ASEAN and South China Sea(48:13) Corporate Responsibility and Diversity(01:01:44) Singapore GLC and Global Expansion(01:03:29) Singapore's F&B and REIT Management(01:11:02) Multiculturalism and Foreign Attractiveness(01:14:50) Government and Youth Perspectives in Singapore(01:21:36) Mediocrity Threat to Singapore's Global Status(01:28:36) Innovation and Future Prospects(01:31:45) Singapore's Current Strengths(01:32:04) Encouraging Passion and Self-Agency(01:37:02) One Shiok ThingKP’s Reference LinksBehind The Banyan by Ho Kwon Ping https://epigrambookshop.sg/products/behind-the-banyanSINGLE'S INFERNO SEASON 4 | Official Trailer | Netflix https://youtu.be/q4nz5bOXG98?si=SjNCNz1oU9SDNx5QOne Shiok ThingTerence: Like Water For Chocolate | Official Trailer | MaxHaresh: StajHo Kwon Ping: Who is Sutichai Yoon, the journalist playing a monk in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3?Comment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Jun 27, 2025 • 48min

#681: Pritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PM & Thailand Reverses Cannabis Ban

Pritam Singh appeared on Keluar Sekejap, top Malaysian political podcast, and said he doesn’t want to be Prime Minister. We unpack what that means as well as other topics like whether WP’s risk-averse strategy is enough. Then we head to Thailand, where the government just announced a U-turn on weed, three years after legalising it. Is this proof that decriminalising drugs too fast can backfire?Our Sponsor – CloserStill MediaAttend eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, happening 8-9 Oct at MBSGet your free tickets at: https://www.gevme.com/ECEA25/?promo=&source=partner_gevme_YLB(00:00)  eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia(00:52) Intro(03:35) Pritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PM(29:14) Thailand Reverses Cannabis Ban (38:30) One Shiok Comment(42:11) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Predictive HistoryTerence: Tucker vs Cruz | The Tantrum Crybaby ShowComment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodPritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PMWP wants to be ‘insurance’ for S’pore should PAP suffer ‘major malfunction’: Pritam in Malaysian podcastWorkers' Party chief Pritam Singh says he does not want to be Singapore prime ministerS'pore govt takes multiracialism 'very seriously', approach is a work in progress: WP's Pritam Singh on M'sia's Khairy podcastThailand Reverses Cannabis Ban Thai cannabis stores fret as government moves to tighten rules on salesThailand's 'weed wild west' faces new rules as smuggling to UK risesMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Jun 25, 2025 • 58min

#680: NTUC Income Shareholders Demand Answers at AGM & Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate

Tempers flared at NTUC Income AGM on 24th June, with frustrated shareholders demanding answers about the failed Allianz deal after losing out on a bigger payout. Some answers were given but key questions remain - especially around the reasons why the deal fell through. Meanwhile, Israel and Iran agree to a Trump-brokered ceasefire, but intelligence leaks suggest the nuclear threat isn’t over.Watch us live at Happy Ever Laughter Party!Click on the link below to enjoy up to 20% off on all shows (except 27 June)You don’t need a promo code, just use the link and select the “YLB Price”https://ticketing.sistic.com.sg/sistic/booking/laughter0625?promocode=laughter0625DMNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60You can check out the first wave of recordings on the same siteHelp us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!(00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:48) Intro(04:21) NTUC Income Shareholders Demand Answers at AGM(30:00) Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate(45:16) One Shiok Comment(48:28) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: I Visited 50 States in 50 DaysTerence: I Built a Roller Coaster In My LabComment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodNTUC Income Shareholders Demand Answers at AGM‘We just want our money’: Income Insurance shareholders disappointed at failed Allianz dealMAS sets on record its regulatory oversight in Allianz’s offer for Income InsuranceProposed capital reduction plan was 'not a guaranteed outcome' of Income-Allianz deal: Income chairmanComments by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in response to Mr Tan Suee ChiehIsrael-Iran Tensions EscalateIsrael agrees to deepen ‘close’ security cooperation with US – as it happenedUS strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites, intelligence report saysIsrael-Iran live news: Trump insists nuclear sites ‘destroyed’ after intelligence suggests program could restart in monthsA timeline of conflict between Israel and IranMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Jun 23, 2025 • 59min

#679: NTU’s Crackdown on Students Using AI & Why Home-Based Food Businesses Are Sparking F&B Drama

NTU penalised 3 students for allegedly misusing AI tools - despite guidelines allowing them with restrictions. Meanwhile, Singapore’s home-based food scene is booming, but restaurant owners are crying foul, accusing them of skirting regulations. We unpack both controversies and what they say about rules, fairness, and disruption. 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(00:53) Intro(08:54) NTU’s Crackdown on Students Using AI(31:07) Why Home-Based Food Businesses Are Sparking F&B Drama(49:46) One Shiok Comment(55:07) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: Why Singapore Is Building This $15B Mega PortTerence: Why handwriting mattersComment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodNTU’s Crackdown on Students Using AINTU penalises 3 students over use of AI tools; they dispute university’s findings[Mar 2024] Students at S’pore universities allowed to use AI tools for assignments but must stick to rulesWhy Home-Based Food Businesses Are Sparking F&B DramaHome-based food gigs are great, but unchecked growth risks tipping the balance‘Feels like cheating the system’: Home-based food businesses stir debate among restaurant ownersFairness, fear, and the great HBB backlashEx-F&B boss questions legality of home-based cafes in S'pore, points out skirting of strict rulesSFA - Requirements for Home-based Food BusinessesURA - Home-Based Business Scheme[Jan 2025] From brownies to manicures, home-based businesses are thriving. But can they survive long term?Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Jun 20, 2025 • 53min

#678: Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments & Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow defended the COE system, saying it “is not broken” and that defended allocating COEs to private-hire vehicles (PHVs) because it benefits a wider pool of Singaporeans compared to private car ownership. But is that fair or elitist? Meanwhile, 2,100 people have signed a petition for F&B outlets to provide free tap water, something echoed by WP’s Gerald Giam.Our Sponsor – Building and Construction Authority! If you want to find out more about a possible career in the Built Environment sector, check out https://www.buildsg.gov.sgWatch us live at Happy Ever Laughter Party!Click on the link below to enjoy up to 20% off on all shows (except 27 June)You don’t need a promo code, just use the link and select the “YLB Price”https://ticketing.sistic.com.sg/sistic/booking/laughter0625?promocode=laughter0625DM(00:00) We interviewed an engineer!(00:44) Intro(06:06) Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments(32:16) Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water(45:16) One Shiok Comment(47:36) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: This 47-Year-Old Quit Her VP Job To Become A Cobbler In BrooklynTerence: Wing OutdoorComment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodBacklash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE CommentsSingapore to have 'many' autonomous vehicles in five years: Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey SiowActing Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow on COE system, private-hire cars and other transport issues[Our video from 2016] Driving Dog PRANK in SingaporePetition for Restaurants to Offer Free WaterShould tap water be free in Singapore restaurants? F&B operators weigh inFB Post by Gerald Giam'It's a basic service': Hundreds sign petition urging F&B outlets to provide free waterMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 21min

#677: What People Get Wrong About Architecture & Building an Iconic S’pore Hotel

Szue Hann, an accomplished Architect and Sustainability expert at Keppel, sheds light on transforming visionary designs into skyscrapers, including the iconic Parkroyal Collection Pickering. He emphasizes sustainability's critical role in modern architecture and shares his journey into the field. The discussion touches on innovative projects like the rotating Skylab, the impact of AI on design, and the importance of collaborative efforts in architecture. Szue also reveals his creative dreams, like a personal space elevator, mixing ambition with fun.

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