US comedian Sammy Obeid claimed his Singapore show was cancelled due to censorship over the Gaza crisis, but IMDA says it was because of a late licence submission. Plus, two Italian swimmers were detained for alleged shoplifting at Changi Airport but were let off with a warning, raising questions about diplomatic discretion. 

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(06:50) Edwin Tong Slams US Comedian’s Censorship Claims
(38:40) Italian Swimmers Caught for Shoplifting
(54:50) One Shiok Comment
(57:08) One Shiok Thing

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Edwin Tong Slams US Comedian’s Censorship Claims

• US comedian's S'pore show cancelled, alleges censorship on Gaza crisis, IMDA says application late
• IMDA says US comedian Sammy Obeid's show was cancelled over late submission, not Gaza censorship
• Authorities looking at 'further steps' after comedian Sammy Obeid's 'completely fictional' account of cancelled Singapore show: Edwin Tong
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Italian Swimmers Caught for Shoplifting

• Italian swimmers let off with warning after alleged shoplifting case at Changi Airport: Reports
• Swimmers returning home to Italy detained in Singapore for shoplifting

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