In an unprecedented move, the prosecutor's office of the International Criminal Court has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. What does this mean for the Israel-Hamas conflict? Closer to home, a South Korean DJ who incorporates Buddhist mantras into his sets while wearing a monk's robe, is facing calls to have his upcoming show in Singapore cancelled. Should the authorities heed those calls?

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Israeli PM Could Be Charged for War Crimes

• Israel Gaza war: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
• ICC statement on arrest warrants of Israeli and Hamas leaders
• Experts react: The ICC prosecutor wants Netanyahu and Hamas leaders arrested for war crimes. What’s next?
• What does the International Criminal Court do? - BBC News
• Reactions to ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders
• Amal Clooney supports ICC’s decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders
• EXCLUSIVE: “You Have Been Warned”: Republican Senators Threaten the ICC Prosecutor over Possible Israel Arrest Warrants
• European leaders divided on ICC arrest warrant bid for Netanyahu – POLITICO

Korean DJ “Monk” Might Be Cancelled

• South Korean DJ 'monk' NewJeansNim faces calls to cancel Singapore show
• Buddhist body, nightclub in talks amid concerns over upcoming S’pore shows by DJ ‘monk’

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• Sifan Hassan -The legend of Tokyo 2020
• Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial | Official Trailer | Netflix

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This week, Singapore witnessed the historic handover of the PM role from Lee Hsien Loong to Lawrence Wong, which happened on a balmy Wednesday evening at the Istana grounds. What was unique, interesting, and strange about this once-in-a-generation swearing-in ceremony? Elsewhere, an advertisement peddling a “Masterclass in Leadership” featuring Tan Chuan-Jin received flak online, to the point the ad was removed. Is the criticism fair? Why should anyone begrudge him making an honest living?

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(00:14) Intro
(04:50) PM Lawrence Wong Takes Over
(42:01) Tan Chuan-Jin Masterclass Draws Flak
(59:44) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:10) One Shiok Thing

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PM Lawrence Wong

• PM Lawrence Wong to S’poreans: ‘Join me and my team in our journey forward’
• 'We will lead in our own way': Lawrence Wong takes office as fourth Prime Minister of Singapore
• In full: Lawrence Wong's first speech as Singapore Prime Minister

Tan Chuan-Jin Masterclass Draws Flak

• Leadership masterclass taught by Tan Chuan-Jin is real, costs S$1,090 per pax

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• Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the final day of the season
• About Natalie Dau’s Project 1000

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NCMP Leong Mun Wai of the Progress Singapore Party stops by the YLB studio to tell us why he chose to return to Singapore after 18 years, why we should avoid voting with our feet,, and reveals his message to critics of his behaviour in Parliament.

(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Interest in Politics
(07:12) Why Come Back to Singapore
(10:43) The Direction of Singapore
(13:09) How Society Should Be
(17:30) Balancing Idealism and Pragmatism
(24:08) Singapore's Precarious Position
(30:24) SkillsFuture
(36:54) Birthrate
(42:52) Finance Industry in Singapore
(48:43) Investment in Training Locals
(55:43) Singapore Attracting Rich People
(01:12:49) One Shiok Thing

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MOH is allegedly looking into tightening rules on MCs after receiving feedback about doctors issuing them improperly. What does this mean for employees who are genuinely sick? Elsewhere, it appears that surge pricing has come to concerts in Singapore, specifically for the Hamilton musical, and Laufey’s upcoming concert. Is this going to be a new paradigm for concert-going as we know it; and we debate whether this is a bad thing.

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Rules on Taking MC to Be Stricter

• MOH to tighten rules on MCs after feedback on docs issuing them excessively or improperly | The Straits Times
• [Jul 2023] Can you get an MC in under 1 minute? CNA tests telemedicine apps to find out - CNA
• Clinic investigated for issuing MCs without audio or video consultation on telemedicine platform - CNA

Dynamic Pricing for Concerts Comes to Singapore

• Surge prices for concerts, shows? Fans irked as dynamic pricing creeps into S'pore ticket sales - TODAY
• [Jun 2023] Taylor Swift Adds Dozens Of Overseas Shows—Here’s Why Tickets Could Be A Lot Cheaper Than In The U.S.

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• Why Uniqlo's $20 Shoulder Bag Is the Internet's Go-To EDC Pack | Gear Patrol
• Lana Del Rey x Billie Eilish - Ocean Eyes/Video Games - Live at Coachella 2024

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In anticipation of Lawrence Wong taking over as PM next week, he sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Economist magazine. What did we learn about the PM-designate and his leadership style in this piece? Elsewhere, Singaporeans lamented the loss of yet another local icon; this time, it’s Thambi Magazine Store at Holland Village. Are we hypocrites for reminiscing about the store and calling for it to be saved, but not supporting the business while it was still around?

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Can Lawrence Wong Make Unpopular Decisions?

• Lawrence Wong in his own words
• An interview with Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s next PM
• PM-to-be Lawrence Wong willing to make 'hard decisions' but will listen to all views: Economist interview

How to Save Holland Village Magazine Store

• End of an era as Thambi Magazine Store closes down after more than 80 years
• Meet the man who's keeping Holland Village's iconic Thambi Magazine Store going
• Holland Village magazine store owner getting help to reopen shop at new spot
• Lament Thambi magazine store closing, but stop the hypocritical heritage wailing
• NHB - Our Sg Heritage Plan 2.0 Information Centre: Industry

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• Singaporean actress-singer Nathania Ong to play Eliza in West End staging of Hamilton
• Crush! | iPad Pro | Apple

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This week in Parliament, MPs debated about road safety in Singapore after the recent accident in Tampines that killed two people. While penalties under the Road Traffic Act have been deemed to be adequate vis-a-vis other countries, why are people calling for increasing them? Elsewhere, massage chair brand OSIM’s Mother’s Day ad was criticised for fat shaming and for promoting domestic violence. Was it really that bad or was it just a case of wokeism?

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Penalties for Dangerous Driving Scrutinised

• Penalties for dangerous driving adequate, will not be increased for now: MHA
• Red-light cameras caught over 800 speeding violations in three weeks since activation of speed function - CNA
• Fatal Tampines accident's traffic junction design based on 'international safety standards'
• [UK] MP calls for tighter rules for new drivers
• [AU] Speed review among recommendations to make Victorian roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists
• [US] Lessons from the Dutch Traffic Safety Revolution - Bloomberg

OSIM Mother’s Day Ad Fat Shames Mothers?

• #trending: Osim apologises, tweaks Mother's Day ads that critics say could spur fat shaming, domestic violence

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• Bono Delivers Penn's Commencement Address
• Nikki Glaser’s Roast of Tom Brady

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In Lawrence Wong’s speech at Samaritans of Singapore’s gala dinner, he suggested that  Singapore will consider additional safeguards around excessive screen time and social media usage for children in order to protect their mental health. Is this considered government overreach? Elsewhere, actor Hossan Leong complained on social media about how a foreign musical last-minute cancellation of a show made the news, while a local production that faced a similar situation did not get the same coverage.

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Less Screen Time for Singapore Children

• S’pore to consider additional safeguards around excessive screen time for children: DPM Wong
• Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds
• 'Not just about building more capacity at IMH': DPM Wong on enhancing mental health care in Singapore
• The Facebook Generation Wants Some Boundaries - The Atlantic

Hossan Leong Takes Shot at Hamilton Musical

• Hossan Leong knocks Hamilton show cancellation due to illness: 'Contingencies must be put in place'
• Musical Hamilton’s May 2 show to go ahead after abrupt May 1 cancellation due to ‘unexpected illness’
• Candlelight Concerts: Official Tickets

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• Galaxy Quest (1999) Trailer
• Phone repairs are getting ridiculous - Here's why.

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The impending implementation of the new ERP system has caused a ruckus online, with many criticising the new 3-piece hardware to be installed on the dashboards of all Singapore vehicles. Is the criticism justified? Elsewhere, an SGAG video commissioned by the union representing security workers has stirred up a war of words with another industry association, which lambasted the buffoonery of the characters in the video. Was the SGAG skit really that bad?

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:27) Intro
(03:50) New ERP System Causes Frustration
(32:37) Security Industry Bickers Over SGAG Video
(47:12) Adressing the Previous Episode
(58:49) One Shiok Thing

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New ERP System Causes Frustration

• Next-gen ERP: New vehicles to get on-board units from May, existing motorbikes from June
• Car owners can choose to install ERP 2.0 processing units at driver's footwell: LTA - CNA
• Amid some public confusion, LTA reiterates car owners can install ERP 2.0 processing unit on driver's side if feasible - TODAY
• Explaining why the car OBU must be in 3 pieces
• Our MOF video -  Sexiest Security Guard in Singapore
• [Oct 2023] Next-gen ERP on-board units: What car dealers and motorists say

Security Industry Bickers Over SGAG Video

• War of words erupts between security workers' union and industry association over SGAG video, progressive wage model

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• hubs.life (@hubs.life) on TikTok
• On Duty: Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM)

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We had a conversation with Palestinian lawyer Hanan Sahmoud to talk about what she learnt from Singapore after spending a year here, her experience living under occupation in the West Bank, and what everyday Singaporeans can do to help the situation in Gaza.

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:32) Intro
(03:05) Hanan's Singapore Experience
(06:00) How Palestinians Travel
(14:01) Singaporean Awareness of Palestine and How It Surprised Hanan
(19:21) Why Views on Palestine Are Skewed
(23:35) What Solidarity Means to Hanan and What You Can Do For Palestine
(27:48) Should You Discuss Israel-Palestine As a Foreigner?
(35:02) Living In Military Occupied West Bank
(51:02) Tensions Between Palestinians and Israeli Settlers
(58:59) How Palestinians View Hamas
(01:07:14) Did Hamas Really Force Their Way to Power In Palestine?
(01:10:27) Does Liberty For Palestine Equate to The Elimination of Israel?
(01:18:01) Are Palestinians Optimistic of Their Chances of Liberation?
(01:20:48) Hanan's Message to Singaporeans
(01:23:00) One Shiok Thing

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Hanan’s Papers on Gaza and the Middle East

• Ongoing War on Gaza: A Palestinian Perspective - RSIS
• Unpacking Tensions and Terrorism in the Middle East - RSIS

Organizations Providing Aid to Gaza

• Connecting Humanity IG - provides eSIMs to Gazans
• Love Aid Singapore - Singaporean charity
• Wizard_bisan1 on IG - Filmmaker on the ground in Gaza
• Motaz on X - Photographer on the ground in Gaza

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• Stunning Rafael Nadal Win vs Alex De Minaur! | Madrid 2024 Highlights
• Dave Matthews - Live at Radio City
• The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon

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OCBC’s private banking arm, Bank of Singapore, allegedly fired up to 40 employees after probing claims of medical benefits abuse. Was it fair for the bank to fire these individuals even after they had returned the money from the aforementioned benefit claims? Elsewhere, a parent sounded a warning about a Sentosa hotel where his teenage daughter had attended a party with a group of guys and alcohol. However, many online commentators criticised the parent instead, saying that he was blaming the hotel for his daughter’s behaviour, which should have been his responsibility. Where does the fault lie?

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Bank Employees Fired for Medical Claims Abuse

• Bank of Singapore uncovers misuse of medical benefits; fires some employees
• GP in Bank of Singapore medical claims probe ‘has no contractual relationship with bank’: Clinic
• Bank of Singapore fired up to 40 people for medical insurance claims

14-y.o. Girls Found With Guys and Alcohol in Sentosa Hotel

• 14-year-old girls in hotel room with guys and alcohol, police investigating

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• S'porean man, 31, wins 2nd place in international parkour competition
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