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Jetstar Asia will cease operations on July 31, affecting over 500 employees and disrupting flights for thousands of travellers. Retrenchment efforts are underway, but many customers report refund issues and communication breakdowns. Meanwhile, beloved Holland Village bar Wala Wala is set to close after 30+ years amid rising rental pressures. What do these closures signal for the future of their industries?

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(00:00) Folklory
(00:50) Intro
(06:05) Shocking Closure of Jetstar Asia Sparks Concerns
(28:38) Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down
(52:41) One Shiok Comment
(56:05) One Shiok Thing

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• Google Beam hands-on exclusive: a futuristic upgrade to conference calls
• Sahi Siva | VENUM (feat. YUNG RAJA)

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Shocking Closure of Jetstar Asia Sparks Concerns

• Jetstar Asia to cease operations on July 31; over 500 employees in Singapore affected
• NTUC exploring options to match retrenched Jetstar Asia staff to roles at SIA Group: Ng Chee Meng
• Highlights: Jetstar Asia to shutter, says 'really high cost increases' in Singapore affected business
• Jetstar Asia closure ‘disappointing’ but airline has offered strong support, staff say
• At Changi, final boarding call for the budget class as Jetstar Asia exits | PEAK Singapore
• Some Singapore attractions see fewer local visitors this June school holidays

Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down

• Beloved Holland Village hub Wala Wala set to close after over 30 years
• Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao at Holland Village closing after Jun. 30
• Empty shops, boarded windows: Has Holland Village lost its mojo?

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Over 150 students admitted to Harvard, including Singaporeans, are stuck in limbo after Trump tries to restrict the enrolment of international students. Singapore and Johor’s Regent agreed to a land swap involving sites near Holland Village and the Botanic Gardens but with little info on what will actually happen to the land.

(00:00) Happy Ever Laughter PARTY
(03:16) Intro
(12:47) Anxious SG Harvard Students Offered Local Uni Spots
(35:10) Regent of Johor to Swap Land with S’pore
(45:56) One Shiok Comment
(48:09) One Shiok Thing

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• Terence: Is This Really The Best Way to Protect the United States?
• Haresh: Brian Tyler Cohen

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Anxious SG Harvard Students Offered Local Uni Spots

• Singaporean Harvard undergrads can take up places in local unis if they choose to return
• Singapore exploring 'worst-case scenario' solutions for its Harvard students: Vivian Balakrishnan
• Over 150 S'porean students caught in crossfire between Harvard & Trump administration
• Confused and nervous, Singapore students at Harvard told to ‘wait for updates’ on US ban

Regent of Johor to Swap Land with S’pore

• Singapore and Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail to swop land plots

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The winning rental bid for a HDB Clinic in Tampines of $52k/ month sparked outrage and responses from both Minister Ong Ye Kung & Ho Ching, the wife of ex-PM Lee Hsien Loong. Meanwhile, Minister of State Gan Siow Huang declined to shake a man’s hand during a visit to a cultural festival, and the Internet lost it.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:50) Intro
(07:10) Outrage at $52,000 rent for HDB Clinic
(38:07) Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake Blunder
(53:37) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:52) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• Haresh: Trainwreck: Poop Cruise
• Terence: Silent Hill f

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Outrage at $52,000 rent for HDB Clinic

• Ong Ye Kung ‘dismayed’ at $52k bid to rent Tampines HDB clinic
• 'Not trying to squeeze patients': Company that bid S$52,000 for Tampines clinic rental explains business model
• FB Post by Ho Ching
• LinkedIn Post by Dr Hisham Badaruddin
• [May 2025] MOH, HDB to trial tender approach evaluating both price and quality for Bidadari clinic
• [Apr 2025] Me & My Money: Former govt scholar invests in healthcare business to provide better patient service

Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake Blunder

• Gan Siow Huang apologises over handshaking incident at Cantonese cultural festival
• I was 'overwhelmed': Gan Siow Huang apologises for delayed handshake at Cantonese culture festival
• [Apr 2018] S'pore's 1st-ever female Cabinet minister lasted just 2 months because of a handshake

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We talk to Geoshua Tan, Vice President (Civil & Infrastructure Engineering) at CPG Consultants about what it actually means to build Singapore - from building bridges and tunnels to meeting complex project requirements. He talks about the biggest project he’s worked on, building deep beneath the surface - up to 50 metres underground, and why this blows his mind. We also debunk common engineering stereotypes and discuss what it takes to make it in the industry.

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(00:00) Building and Construction Authority
(00:25) Intro
(01:49) Engineering Education and Career Path
(05:53) Civil and Mechanical Engineering
(10:34) Civil Engineering Projects
(18:15) Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS)
(21:13) Site Visits and Construction Details
(26:54) Project Management Dynamics
(27:25) Progression and Responsibilities in Engineering
(29:03) Professional Recognition and Credentials
(33:35) Impact of Climate on Engineering
(35:06) Technological Challenges in Engineering
(43:48) Qualities of a Successful Engineer
(46:49) Geoshua's Proud Engineering Moments
(52:08) Public Perception of Engineering
(54:44) Life as an Engineer
(56:00) Emotional Connection to Projects
(59:51) Inspiration in Design
(01:04:18) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• Inside Hitler's Final 48 Hours
• I was 'Kid With Crocs'
• Tom Yam Fish Soup At Got Spot Cafe Restaurant

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Former President Halimah Yacob’s post on Facebook about the horrors in Gaza triggered response from an online socio-political commentator, which then sparked further outrage in both directions. Meanwhile, Uniqlo is accused of copying local brands Pointyrice and Musoka Club, but is it justified or overblown?

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(00:00) Folklory
(01:00) Intro
(09:53) Outrage at Halimah’s Post on Gaza
(46:36) Uniqlo Accused of Copying Local Brands
(01:03:10) One Shiok Comment
(01:05:31) One Shiok Thing

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• He Gave Up His Citizenship For Singapore Football: Tampines Rovers' Kyoga Nakamura
• COLORS (@colorsxstudios)

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Outrage at Halimah’s Post on Gaza

• Singapore must never allow divisive rhetoric to erode mutual respect and unity: Faishal Ibrahim
• FB Post by Halimah Yacob
• FB Post by Critical Spectator
• Faishal Ibrahim 'agrees with' ex-Israeli PM that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza

Uniqlo Accused of Copying Local Brands

• Cai fan merch label PointyRice calls out Uniqlo keychain’s ‘uncanny’ likeness
• Uniqlo’s local food tees draw buzz for looking ‘eerily similar’ to Singapore brand Musoka Club

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PM Lawrence Wong’s first “Rules of Prudence” lays out expectations for PAP MPs, but how does it compare to PM Lee’s 2020 version? Plus: Chee Soon Juan is accused of affecting sales of an elderly hawker’s bakery after declaring them “closed” in an online video on the F&B industry. His team re-uploaded a video with a correction, but is that enough? 

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:48) Intro
(06:50) PM Wong Issues ‘Rules of Prudence’
(35:00) Chee Soon Juan’s Hawker Blunder
(51:24) One Shiok Comment
(53:10) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• Late Drama in Singapore Cup Final
• Napoli hero Scott McTominay wins Serie A MVP award

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PM Wong Issues ‘Rules of Prudence’

• PM Wong tells PAP MPs to take ownership of issues, as effective advocacy goes beyond speaking up
• 2025 Letter from PM Lawrence Wong on Rules of Prudence
• 2020 Letter From PM Lee Hsien Loong on Rules of Prudence

Chee Soon Juan’s Hawker Blunder

• Elderly Hawkers Say Their Bakery Stall Had Drop In Sales After Chee Soon Juan's FB Post Wrongly States It Shuttered

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Opposition party RDU says it wants to move away from being a “check and balance”, and wants to focus on forming a shadow government. But what does that mean in Singapore’s context? Elsewhere, People’s Park Complex gets repainted red and white, but not because of SG60. Believable or is that just a cover up?

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(01:00) Intro
(07:55) Red Dot United to Form “Shadow Government”
(33:09) People’s Park Complex Turns Red & White
(46:42) One Shiok Comment
(48:51) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• Cheating Expert Answers Casino Cheating Questions
• The Reserve: The World's Highest Capacity Mega Vault in Singapore

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Red Dot United to Form “Shadow Government”

• RDU aims to form ‘shadow government’ to take party forward

People’s Park Complex Turns Red & White

• People's Park Complex being repainted red and white
• People's Park Complex gets repainted red & white after 16 years

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A viral LinkedIn post falsely claimed a chance encounter with ex-DBS CEO Piyush Gupta. Then came blackmail claims and charity name-drops. Plus: a free veggie drive by Taman Jurong CC spirals into chaos and cancellations after trolleys and chairs are used to “chope” queues.

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(00:48) Intro
(09:11) Fake “Piyush Gupta” Post Spirals Into Blackmail
(38:50) Queue Chaos Halts Food Giveaway
(49:37) One Shiok Comment
(51:28) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

• Lady Gaga - Poker Face - Coachella 2025 Livestream Feed
• This Is My Witness Statement - David Attenborough

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Fake “Piyush Gupta” Post Spirals Into Blackmail

• Woman accused of lying about meeting ex-DBS CEO Piyush Gupta says LinkedIn post made by social media manager
• S'porean man, 58, tagged as ex-CEO Piyush Gupta on LinkedIn, denounces woman's post
• S'pore woman posts on LinkedIn about running into ex-CEO Piyush Gupta in Bali, real Piyush Gupta says it's not him

Queue Chaos Halts Food Giveaway

• Residents use items to reserve a spot in queue for free fruits & vegetables, Taman Jurong CC cancels distribution drives

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PM Lawrence Wong’s first Cabinet reshuffle is here—and while it includes new faces, many Singaporeans are asking whether it signals real change or safe stability. We break down the key promotions, political signals, and the continued dominance of public sector picks. Then, we turn to the viral photos of Yale-NUS books being discarded in recycling bins, sparking public outrage. Was it a logistics problem, a communications failure, or a symptom of something deeper about how institutions close chapters in Singapore?

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(11:26) PM Wong Unveils “Strongest” Cabinet Line-Up
(48:34) Yale-NUS Dumps 9,000 Books
(01:08:19) One Shiok Comment
(01:09:57) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

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PM Wong Unveils “Strongest” Cabinet Line-Up

• PM Wong unveils first full Cabinet: No second DPM, three coordinating ministers named
• No sharp turns in PM Wong’s first post-election Cabinet, but leadership shifts afoot: Analysts
• S'pore Cabinet reshuffle 2025: Who's going where?

Yale-NUS Dumps 9,000 Books

• Hundreds of Yale-NUS books discarded, sparking concerns among alumni over waste and loss
• NUS apologises for 'operational lapse' in dealing with books from Yale-NUS College library
• 'All of that work has just vanished': Yale-NUS faculty members criticise handling of library books

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Jeremy Tan, the independent candidate who contested Mountbatten SMC in GE2025 and earned a historic 36% vote breaks down what it’s really like running solo in a system built for parties. We talk about his motivations, regrets, his focus on Bitcoin, reflections on opposition unity and why Singapore needs more independents.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:53) Intro
(03:50) Campaign Strategy and Rally
(05:20) Opposition Dynamics
(06:50) Jeremy's Personal Journey
(13:12) Motivations for Running
(14:53) Post-Election Opinion on Opposition
(22:09) Jeremy's Rally Prep
(28:07) A 'Clean' Fight with Goh Sze Kee?
(32:07) Policy Discussions and Criticisms
(38:26) Engagement with the Community
(41:40) Personal Reflections and Future Plans
(48:20) Opposition Volunteer's Network
(54:19) Do You Have to be Extroverted to Campaign?
(56:43) Family Reactions
(01:00:20) Municipality and Town Council Innovations
(01:06:04) Political Landscape and Youth Motivation
(01:14:45) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing

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• A New World in the Making: Life and Architecture in Tropical Asia

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