Days after GE2025, a dinner photo featuring Ng Chee Meng, Su Haijin (a convicted money launderer), and billionaire Sam Goi surfaced online - raising eyebrows and trust issues. While Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat responded quickly, Ng Chee Meng’s delayed statement came off vague and defensive. Even weirder, he “asked” PM Wong to not consider him for a cabinet position. Why does this incident matter? What does it say about how the new government will handle accountability? And are the public’s standards for transparency rising faster than the system can handle? In other news, we dive deep into the drama surrounding one woman’s struggles with a premium matchmaking agency.

(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(01:00) Intro
(09:03) Ng Chee Meng Responds to Money Launderer & MOE Controversies
(51:52) Woman's Matchmaking Refund Drama
(01:01:56) One Shiok Comment
(01:05:00) One Shiok Thing

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 SG60
• You can check out the first wave of recordings on the same site
• Help us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!

One Shiok Thing

• Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2
• The Smashing Machine | Official Trailer

Comment on this episode!

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
• Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast

Follow us on our socials for the latest news

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod

Ng Chee Meng Responds to Money Launderer & MOE Controversies

• Labour chief Ng Chee Meng asks PM Wong not to assign him any position in government
• Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat don’t know Fujian gang member Su Haijin personally: Statement
• Ng Chee Meng met Fujian gang member Su Haijin at engagement session, had no further interactions
• Ng Chee Meng apologises for how he acted in 2017 MOE dialogue with teachers

Woman's Matchmaking Refund Drama

• Woman, 31, who earns over S$10,000 a month, seeks refund from S'pore matchmaking agency for not linking her up with guys with suitable incomes, looks & education levels

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

We deep dive into the final GE2025 results and recap the biggest stories. From PAP’s 65.57% popular vote & PM Lawrence Wong’s intact Cabinet to unexpected defeats like Dr Paul Tambyah’s and Dr Chee Soon Juan’s emotional near-miss. We also share our thoughts on what we think influenced the results, fallout of controversies involving Gigine Wong and Ng Chee Meng, the rise of independent and star party candidates, the impact of ground campaigning and what the results mean for the PAP, Opposition Parties and Singapore going forward.

Our Sponsors

•  Transparency matters—whether it’s politics or personal finance. Lendela brings you all your personalised loan options from over 70 banks and loan providers, so you can always make an informed decision on your loan. Try it now at https://www.lendela.com/
•  Special thanks to Westpoint Transit — the ones driving this campaign, quite literally. As a leader in Singapore’s private chartered transportation scene, they kept us moving from GRC to GRC. Check out their fleet at https://www.westpointbus.com.sg

(00:00) Intro
(06:50) Dissecting the Surprises, Shocks & Upsets of the GE2025 Results
(01:21:42) One Shiok Comment
(01:24:30) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• The Hope and Heartbreak of Singapore’s General Elections (GE2025) - YouTube
• UNTIL DAWN - Official Movie Trailer (HD)

Comment on this episode!

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
• Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast

Follow us on our socials for the latest news

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod

GE2025 Results

• Here are all the results for GE2025

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★
Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!

After 8 days, 33 constituencies & one wild national ride, we wrap up the Yah Lah But APolitical Party Bus with a recap on GE2025. From Ng Chee Meng vs Andre Low in Jalan Kayu, to Harpreet vs DPM Gan in Punggol and how Gigine Wong’s gaffe affected the SDP, we break down every party’s campaign - from comms strategies to ground sentiment. We also revisit our podcast recording with PM Lawrence Wong, how mainstream media failed us, and our thoughts on the next few days.

https://www.ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025/

Our Sponsors

• Lendela makes borrowing fair and transparent by making banks bid for your loan, putting the power back in your hands. With over 70 financial institutions to match with, always make an informed decision on your loan at https://www.lendela.com/
• Special thanks to Westpoint Transit — the ones driving this campaign, quite literally. As a leader in Singapore’s private chartered transportation scene, they keep us moving from GRC to GRC. Check out their fleet at https://westpointbus.com.sg/

(00:00) Intro
(05:50) Hot Takes on Every Political Party
(48:26) Dissecting PM Wong’s Episode
(59:00) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:04) One Shiok Thing
 

One Shiok Thing

• GE2025: A nation of champion grumblers finds its groove in memes
• Malaysia Cup Final 1994

Comment on this episode!

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
• Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast

Follow us on our socials for the latest news

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod

Hot Takes on Every Political Party

• GE2025: Singapore General Election Parties and Candidates

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★
Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!

Overnight, leaked Telegram messages from Workers’ Party’s Andre Low rocked their campaign in Jalan Kayu. From personal rants to vulgarities aimed at residents, we break down the screenshots, his apology, and how this could impact WP’s shot at beating Ng Chee Meng. We also dive into Tan Suee Chieh’s public endorsement of WP’s Harpreet Singh, why it matters, and what mainstream media left out. Plus: updates from Punggol, Hougang, and Jalan Kayu, and how the ground feels just days before GE2025.

🚍 Want to know where we’re heading next? Track the Yah Lah But GE2025 bus live at ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025

Our Sponsors

• Transparency matters—whether it’s politics or personal finance. Lendela brings you all your personalised loan options from over 70 banks and loan providers, so you can always make an informed decision on your loan. Try it now at https://www.lendela.com/
• Special thanks to Westpoint Transit — the ones driving this campaign, quite literally. As a leader in Singapore’s private chartered transportation scene, they keep us moving from GRC to GRC. Check out their fleet at https://www.westpointbus.com.sg/

(00:00) Intro
(08:35) Leaked Messages from WP’s Andre Low
(30:30) Ex-NTUC Group CEO Endorses Harpreet Singh
(43:40) One Shiok Comment
(46:06) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• Daily dispatch by Jom Media
• Reaction to Gigine Wong by Rishi Budhrani

Comment on this episode!

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
• Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast

Follow us on our socials for the latest news

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod

Leaked Messages from WP’s Andre Low

• WP candidate Andre Low apologises for 'inappropriate' language, remarks in leaked Telegram messages
• WP’s Andre Low apologises for ‘inappropriate’ language, remarks in leaked Telegram messages

Ex-NTUC Group CEO Endorses Harpreet Singh

• Open letter from Tan Suee Chieh Endorsing Harpreet Singh

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

PM Lawrence Wong joins us in-studio to reflect on leadership, trust, and where Singapore goes next. He shares how he’s different from past PMs, addresses the impact of controversies on public trust, and explains why losing 3-4 Cabinet ministers would weaken his team. We also discuss opposition accountability, policy packaging, and why Singapore can have and needs “radical change” - even from within.

This was recorded on 29 Apr, 2025.

(00:00) Intro
(02:39) Discussion on Foreign Interference
(04:23) PM Wong's Leadership Style
(06:43) Recruitment in PAP and Tea Sessions
(08:46) Handling Mistakes and Public Perception
(12:55) Election Strategy and Focus
(20:18) Challenges in Politics and Credibility of Opposition
(29:57) Election Challenges and Consequences
(31:43) PAP's Historical Leadership and Present Challenges
(33:04) National Issues: Cost of Living and Housing Prices
(43:22) Leadership and Government Structure
(46:01) Personal Growth and Political Journey
(50:23) Future Plans and Strategy for Singapore
(53:53) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• A Day Inside Dyson's New Singapore Headquarters | WSJ Open Office
• Jacob Collier Improvises the National Symphony Orchestra
• AC/DC - Back In Black

Comment on this episode!

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
• Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast

Follow us on our socials for the latest news

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★
Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!

We unpack how WP’s Harpreet Singh took aim at ministerial salaries in Punggol, how Alexis Dang and Pritam Singh clapped back at Gan Kim Yong, and how PM Lawrence Wong explained that he could potentially lose 3 Ministers if the Opposition is voted in. Meanwhile, in Sembawang, Ong Ye Kung & Poh Li San continue to slam SDP’s & Chee Soon Juan, but is it fair? With two days left to Polling Day, GE2025 mudslinging is in full swing. Plus: what our journey through Holland–Bukit Timah GRC, Bukit Panjang, and Bukit Gombak revealed about ground sentiment.

🚍 Want to know where we’re heading next? Track the Yah Lah But GE2025 bus live at ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025

Our Sponsors

• Lendela makes borrowing fair and transparent by making banks bid for your loan, putting the power back in your hands. With over 70 financial institutions to match with, always make an informed decision on your loan at https://www.lendela.com/
• Special thanks to Westpoint Transit — the ones driving this campaign, quite literally. As a leader in Singapore’s private chartered transportation scene, they keep us moving from GRC to GRC. Check out their fleet at https://westpointbus.com.sg/

(00:00) Intro
(08:15)  WP’s Harpreet Slams DPM Gan in Punggol 
(30:23) Ong Ye Kung Tears into SDP’s Manifesto 
(42:37) One Shiok Comment
(45:00) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• BMW - Episode 2: Bertha Henson meets Walid
• Elefant - Speaker Snapshots

Comment on this episode!

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
• Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast

Follow us on our socials for the latest news

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod

WP’s Harpreet Slams DPM Gan in Punggol

• GE2025: Workers' Party zeroes in on Gan Kim Yong; calls on Punggol GRC voters to 'send strong message to PAP'
• GE2025: Punggol a 'shining model of Singapore's heartland', but can be improved even more, says DPM Gan
• 'Why are they so insecure?' Pritam and WP candidates hit out at PAP 'parachuting' DPM Gan into Punggol GRC
• 'A ridiculous argument': SM Lee rebuts Pritam Singh's comment that it's a 'serious problem' if PAP govt is weakened by losing ministers

Ong Ye Kung Tears into SDP’s Manifesto

• GE2025: Ong Ye Kung says SDP proposals don't have a ‘snowball's chance’ of contributing to Singapore
• Chee Soon Juan is passionate, but passion alone doesn't build playgrounds: Poh Li San at Sembawang West rally

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★
Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!

At a high-stakes PAP rally, Ng Chee Meng finally addressed the NTUC Income–Allianz controversy—but needed backup from Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong to frame it as a story of good faith, not mismanagement. SM Lee also took shots at some of WP’s claims about NTUC as well as the role of the opposition. Meanwhile, SDP’s Gigine Wong & the rest of the SDP team issued a public apology after her racial slur during a rally speech, but questions linger about vetting and damage control. Plus, we continue our APolitical Party Bus journey through Tanjong Pagar, Radin Mas, Queenstown, and Bishan–Toa Payoh as GE2025 hustings intensify.

🚍 Want to know where we’re heading next? Track the Yah Lah But GE2025 bus live at ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025.

Our Sponsors

• Transparency matters—whether it’s politics or personal finance. Lendela brings you all your personalised loan options from over 70 banks and loan providers, so you can always make an informed decision on your loan. Try it now at https://www.lendela.com/
•  Special thanks to Westpoint Transit — the ones driving this campaign, quite literally. As a leader in Singapore’s private chartered transportation scene, they keep us moving from GRC to GRC. Check out their fleet at https://www.westpointbus.com.sg/

(00:00) Intro
(10:50) SM Lee Defends Ng Chee Meng Over NTUC-Allianz Saga
(42:20) SDP Apologies for Racial Slur
(01:01:45) One Shiok Comment
(01:03:45) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• GE 2025: Getting Elected Cannot be Just Politics

Comment on this episode!

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
• Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast

Follow us on our socials for the latest news

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod

SM Lee Defends Ng Chee Meng Over NTUC-Allianz Saga

• GE2025: NTUC will 'learn the right lessons and do better' following Income-Allianz saga, says labour chief Ng Chee Meng
• GE2025: Ng Chee Meng not to blame for Income-Allianz deal; WP would have approved it if in charge, says SM Lee
• [2024] NTUC pledges to hold Income to commitment of keeping two existing low-cost insurance schemes affordable
• SM Lee receives top May Day award from NTUC for 'supreme' contributions to labour movement
• Ng Chee Meng pauses rally speech to call for medic after woman collapses

SDP Apologies for Racial Slur

• GE2025: SDP's Gigene Wong apologises twice for using racial slur to describe own party candidate at rally

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★
Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!

As GE2025 hustings hit full swing, Lawrence Wong calls a rare press conference warning against race and religion in politics, though some headlines painted a murky picture. We dive into the real issues, including foreign interference concerns and how WP got dragged in. Plus, an SDP candidate referring to a teammate using a racial slur at a rally has sparked major online backlash - what happened and why this matters. We also recap our journey covering Aljunied GRC, Tampines, Pasir Ris, Changi and more, as the APolitical Party Bus tours Singapore’s east.

🚍 Want to know where we’re heading next? Track the Yah Lah But GE2025 bus live at ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025.

Our Sponsors

•  Lendela makes borrowing fair and transparent by making banks bid for your loan, putting the power back in your hands. With over 70 financial institutions to match with, always make an informed decision on your loan at https://www.lendela.com/
•  Special thanks to Westpoint Transit — the ones driving this campaign, quite literally. As a leader in Singapore’s private chartered transportation scene, they keep us moving from GRC to GRC. Check out their fleet at https://www.westpointbus.com.sg/

(00:00) Intro
(07:35) PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics
(31:57) SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally
(48:05) One Shiok Comment
(50:20) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• VidGrid - watch multiple news channels in your browser
• Don Say One (@donsayone)

Comment on this episode!

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
• Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast

Follow us on our socials for the latest news

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod

PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics

• PM Wong: Identity politics has no place in S'pore & we should never mix religion & politics
• GE2025: Singapore identifies foreigners trying to influence elections; Meta directed to block access to Facebook posts
• Religious teacher says he had talks with WP, urged party to prioritise rights of Malay/Muslim community
• GE2025: WP says it did not make promises to any individual in exchange for political support
• Joint MHA-ELD Statement on Takedown of Foreign Online Election Advertising
• The Workers' Party media statement on Foreign Influence

SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally

• GE2025: Chee Soon Juan says Bukit Batok residents remain in his heart despite move to Sembawang West
• [2020] Meet Gigene Wong, the '$30 listed-company CFO' from Progress Singapore Party
• VidGrid

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Chairs from @ergotunechair

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★
Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!

We dissect every speech from the first GE2025 Party Political Broadcasts - from Lawrence Wong’s bleak-to-positive pitch to Ravi Philemon’s viral “5 C’s” reboot. Plus, we dive into the cheeky clapbacks to Ong Ye Kung from Ariffin Sha and Dr Paul Tambyah of the Singapore Democratic Party. We also recap our Day 3 and Day 4 journey through Ang Mo Kio, Yio Chu Kang, Marine Parade, Siglap, and more, as the APolitical Party Bus rolls on.

🚍 Want to know where we’re heading next? Track the Yah Lah But GE2025 bus live at ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025.

Our Sponsors

• Transparency matters—whether it’s politics or personal finance. Lendela brings you all your personalised loan options from over 70 banks and loan providers, so you can always make an informed decision on your loan. Try it now at lendela.com
•  Special thanks to Westpoint Transit — the ones driving this campaign, quite literally. As a leader in Singapore’s private chartered transportation scene, they keep us moving from GRC to GRC. Check out their fleet at westpointbus.com.sg

(00:00) Intro
(07:44) The Best & Worst of the GE2025 Party Broadcasts
(46:43) SDP Claps Back at Ong Ye Kung
(54:50) One Shiok Comment
(56:58) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• Red Dot Perspective - YouTube
• GE 2025 Voter Quiz by Jom

Comment on this episode!

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
• Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast

Follow us on our socials for the latest news

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod

The Best & Worst of the GE2025 Party Broadcasts

• A summary of all 8 party speeches from the first GE2025 party political broadcast
• General Election 2025: Party Political Broadcasts Schedule | IMDA

SDP Claps Back at Ong Ye Kung

• GE2025: SDP candidates rebut Ong Ye Kung’s claim that Chee Soon Juan abandoned Bukit Batok
• GE2025: SDP says current influx of foreigners 'unsustainable', calls for PM Wong to state 'optimal population size'

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★
Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!

Singapore’s GE2025 rallies are officially underway, and we dive into the energy, tactics, and speeches from five parties—WP in Sengkang, SDP in Marsiling, PSP in Marymount, PAP in Woodlands, and PBP in Tampines. From Chee Soon Juan’s crowd control to WP’s tightly-run lineup and Minister Ong Ye Kung mentioning Yah Lah But onstage, we break down the highlights and surprises. We also reflect on our Day 1 journey through Sembawang, Marsiling-Yew Tee, and Nee Soon, and how being on the ground in our APolitical Party Bus is changing how we see GE2025 unfold.

🚍 Want to know where we’re heading next? Track the Yah Lah But GE2025 bus live at ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025

Our Sponsors

• Lendela makes borrowing fair and transparent by making banks bid for your loan, putting the power back in your hands. With over 70 financial institutions to match with, always make an informed decision on your loan at lendela.com
•  Special thanks to Westpoint Transit — the ones driving this campaign, quite literally. As a leader in Singapore’s private chartered transportation scene, they keep us moving from GRC to GRC. Check out their fleet at westpointbus.com.sg

(00:00) Intro
(11:17) Unpacking the GE2025 Rallies
(42:20) One Shiok Comment
(45:57) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• Nomination Day livestream by Jom Media
• How should we decide who to vote for in an election?

Comment on this episode!

• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/
• Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast

Follow us on our socials for the latest news

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod

Unpacking the GE2025 Rallies

• GE2025: Campaigning rolls into day 3 after flurry of rallies
• Ong Ye Kung Mentioning Yah Lah But in his Rally Speech

Mics and Headphones from @shure

Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak