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The most uncensored conversations and interviews to ever come out of the much-censored country of Singapore. Hosted by Haresh & Terence from the comedy house, Ministry of Funny. For biz enquiries, hit us up at contact@ministryoffunny.com
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Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
This past week, popular GP tutor Brooke Lim was revealed by an anonymous TikTok account to have plagiarised others’ content for a blogpost she wrote. This has led to an apology video, international news coverage, and a firestorm of vitriol directed at her. Why has this issue become such a big deal ? Elsewhere, Netflix has also drawn the ire of Egyptians, with the revelation that the historical figure Cleopatra will be played by a black actress in an upcoming Netflix documentary. Why the outrage?
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GP Tutor Brooke Lim Caught Plagiarising
- Summary of Influencer Tutor Brooke Lim’s Saga Whereby She Admitted to Plagiarising Others’ Works
- Google doc with evidence of sugaresque's plagiarism
- Gen Z bosses: Her tuition agency pulled in a six-figure profit in six months
- Petition calls for UCLA to investigate influencer and tutor Brooke Lim’s admissions essay
- ‘It Feels Like A Fever Dream’: Tutor Influencer Brooke Lim Doesn’t Have Any Excuses
- This Is How TikTok Influencer, Brooke Lim, Is Shaking Up The Tuition Industry in Singapore
- Petition calls for UCLA to investigate influencer and tutor Brooke Lim’s admissions essay
- Denise Soong vs Brooke Lim: Does the copying warrant a legal case?
Netflix Angers Egypt with Cleopatra Documentary
- Cleopatra was light-skinned, Egypt tells Netflix in row over drama
- Netflix accused of ‘blackwashing’ Cleopatra: ‘She was light-skinned’
- Netflix sparks debate in Egypt after portraying Cleopatra as Black in series narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith
One Shiok Comment
One Shiok Thing
- Singapore Spotting (@singapore_spotting) | Instagram
- Yellow Productions video on Singapore Hawker Centres
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Last week, only 30 names were put up for consideration for Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) positions, the lowest number since 2001. Why are so few people applying for this prestigious parliamentary position? Elsewhere, a dispute between an LA party organiser and a Singapore venue management company has made international news, as the plug was pulled on an LGBT party that was scheduled for May at the Capitol Theatre. We break down the controversy, and discuss whether it was a clear-cut case of discrimination.
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Links for “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her”
- Full series on YouTube
- Reddit AMA
- Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt
- Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money
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Fewest Nominated MP Candidates in 2 Decades
- Lowest number of names proposed for Nominated MP roles in two decades
- Submission of names for new NMPs opens from Thursday till April 19
- Five from environmental, arts sectors apply to be NMPs
- Excerpt from Dr Tan Cheng Bock’s disagreement on NMP program (1989)
LGBT Party at Capitol Theatre Cancelled
- LGBTQ party cancelled as it was electronic dance music event, says Capitol Theatre operator in disputing claims by organiser
- LGBTQ 'EDM' party called off, organisers & venue stakeholder dispute cancellation reasons
- Don't Let Daddy Know Singapore - DLDK
- GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber MP expelled for never going to work
One Shiok Comment
One Shiok Thing
- Commentary: Spanish athlete’s 500-day isolation in a cave holds insights about our sense of time
- 妮妮江ninijiang YouTube Channel
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
This past week, the Charles & Keith girl had to post a video refuting the claims that she’s been less than honest about her family’s financial background. Why was it necessary? Elsewhere, a Singapore company sued an engineer who quit after getting his bonus, looking to claw the money back. While they ultimately won the case, we debate whether it’s fair for the company to resort to this legal action.
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Charles & Keith Girl Comes Clean
- A TikToker who was mocked for calling a $60 purse 'luxury' said she is 'deeply hurt' by new accusations that she pretended to be poor in response
- Charles & Keith girl, Zoe Gabriel, 'clears the air' about financial background
Engineer Ordered to Return Company Bonus After Quitting
- S’pore company sues engineer who quit after getting bonus, court orders him to give bonus back
- Daryl Aiden Yow raises over S$12,000 to help Melissa Koh with late son's medical bills
One Shiok Comment
One Shiok Thing
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Performer and writer Jo Tan comes by our studio to spill the beans about her brief stint as a DJ on SPH’s Kiss92 FM radio station. Why did she jump into it, despite her reservations? What made her quit? And what does she want to say about the experience via her new play, Happy Place?
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One Shiok Thing
- S'pore's biggest outdoor skate park, with parkour park & bouldering wall, opens at Lakeside Garden | Mothership.SG
- Abandoned Singapore on IG
- Sandbox Training Ground
Find Jo Tan!
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Son of Ex-Changi Airport Group Chairman Jailed for Lying
- Karl Liew, son of ex-Changi Airport Group chairman, gets jail for lying to judge in Parti Liyani's trial
- No apology from Karl Liew or his family, says Parti Liyani who 'lost reputation and money' after false theft claims - TODAY
- Statement From Parti Liyani
- Singapore jails son of ex-Changi Airport boss for lying to judge that family’s helper stole his clothes | South China Morning Post
- Timeline: How former maid Parti Liyani was acquitted of stealing from Changi Airport Group chairman's family
- Liew Mun Leong retires from CAG, other public service and business roles after court's decision on Parti Liyani case
- Parti Liyani's application for S$10,000 compensation against the AGC dismissed by High Court
- Karl Liew, son of former Changi Airport Group chairman, admits lying to judge during Parti Liyani’s trial - CNA
- Parti Liyani case: 2 police officers fined for negligence of duty after internal probe - TODAY
Grab Raises Platform Fees
One Shiok Comment
- Shoutout to Vikram and his wife, and Daryl
One Shiok Thing
- Kelvin Learns Investing - YouTube
- Every-birdy out! Moving 3,500 birds from Bird Park to Bird Paradise | YouTube
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Dee Kosh finally released a 51-minute tell-all video in which he finally talks about his conviction for sexual offences. Reactions on social media have mostly been positive, but some have also called him out for jumping back onto social media so quickly. Why the mixed reactions? Elsewhere, a 12-year-old boy was caught after allegedly stealing a private bus and taking it for a joyride over 100km around Singapore. The reaction from the bus operator company, however, was surprising.
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Links for “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her”
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- Reddit AMA
- Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt
- Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money
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Dee Kosh’s Tell-All Video
12-Year-Old Steals Bus for Joyride
One Shiok Comment
One Shiok Thing
- Nasa unveils ‘Mars’ habitat for year-long experiments on Earth | YouTube
- Joe Rogan Ai Experience - interview with Sam Altman
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
The Dalai Lama is facing a huge backlash after a video of him kissing a child on the lips and telling him to “suck my tongue” at a public event went viral. Was it really just a playful gesture, or does it point to something more sinister? In Seoul, Singapore livestreamer Kiaraakitty was stopped by Korean police for “having her boobs out”. Was she really breaking any laws with her provocative outfit?
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Links for “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her”
- Full series on YouTube
- Reddit AMA
- Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt
- Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money
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Dalai Lama’s “Suck My Tongue” Video
- Dalai Lama: The significance of ‘tongue greetings’ in Tibetan culture
- Dalai Lama’s apology on Twitter
- Tibetans Say the Dalai Lama’s ‘Suck My Tongue’ Viral Video Is Being Misinterpreted
- YES: The #DalaiLama was being playful and affectionate! A Tibetan's Perspective.
SG Livestreamer Stopped by Korean Police for Showing Boobs
- Kiaraakitty gets stopped by cops for 'having her boobs out' while livestreaming in Seoul
- Tweet by KiaraKitty explaining what happened
- A S'pore-based Twitch streamer is selling her farts in a jar for S$30. We have so many questions
One Shiok Comment
One Shiok Thing
- The splashback scandal: should all men sit down to urinate?
- UFC 287: Israel Adesanya delivers inspiring speech after KO of Alex Pereira stuns MMA world | Yahoo
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Marathoner Soh Rui Yong is back to represent Singapore at the upcoming Sea Games again! He talks about how he stayed motivated in the past few years, the difference between sports in Singapore and the UK, as well as what he hopes to do after his running career comes to a close.
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Links for “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her”
- Full series on YouTube
- Reddit AMA
- Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt
- Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money
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Marathoner Soh Rui Yong is Back
One Shiok Thing
- John Wick 4 Trailer
- YOU: Season 4 Part 1 | Official Trailer | Netflix
- She’s A Terrorist And I Love Her
Find Soh Rui Yong!
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
This week, Donald Trump was indicted in a Manhattan court with 34 felony charges in a historic move that has polarised the nation. We discuss the ramifications of the American justice system starting criminal proceedings against an ex-president. Closer to home, a survey has found that a higher percentage of Singapore residents now return their trays after finishing their meals at food centres, and not just because of the new fines that were implemented last year. Are we really becoming a more considerate society, or is there more to these numbers?
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Links for “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her”
- Full series on YouTube
- Reddit AMA
- Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt
- Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money
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Trump’s Criminal Charges Polarise America
- Trump charges: Hush money paid to porn star, model and doorman
- Trump is being arraigned – here’s what that means, and what happens next
- Trump’s Indictment Could Be Just The Beginning—Here’s A Timeline Of His Upcoming Legal Woes
- Snap Insight: Trump’s arrest will only polarise US politics more
- Prosecuting a president is divisive and sometimes destabilizing – here's why many countries do it anyway
- Donald Trump has been charged. The swamp is finally being drained
Singaporeans Do the Right Thing With Trays
- 78.4% of S'pore residents say they return dirty trays & crockery as it's right thing to do, not due to fine
- "Public Cleanliness Satisfaction Survey 2022"
One Shiok Comment
One Shiok Thing
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
A recent CNA poll revealed that 80% of 500 Singapore-born citizens surveyed were in favour of an English test being part of the country’s citizenship application process. As this was the core of one of our more contentious YLB episodes in recent memory, what are our thoughts about this new poll? Also, we answer the burning questions on Reddit that listeners had about our recent revelations about the HOOQ liquidation, and how it’s affected us since.
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Links for “She’s a Terrorist & I Love Her”
- Full series on YouTube
- Reddit AMA
- Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt
- Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money
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Singaporeans Want English Test for New Citizens
- CNA poll finds majority welcome English test to be part of Singapore citizenship application process
- Pritam Singh advocates for English test in Singapore citizenship, PR applications - CNA
- YLB #371 - Pritam Singh Suggests English Test for New Citizens & Model Adriana Lima’s FIFA Role Criticised
HOOQ Liquidation AMA
- Filmmakers trapped in Hooq's nightmarish liquidation: Show us the money
- Liquidation Lethargy: The Local Filmmakers HOOQ Abandoned In Debt
- Link to Reddit AMA thread
One Shiok Comment
One Shiok Thing
Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak