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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

One Shiok Comment

• Spotify link to our last episode

One Shiok Thing

• 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

One Shiok Comment

• Comment thread by Singaporeing
• Comment by internetlurker96

One Shiok Thing

• 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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• Comment by Singaporeing
• Comment by Marty

One Shiok Thing

• 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

One Shiok Comment

• Comments on YLB #521 on YouTube
• Comments on YLB #521 on Reddit

One Shiok Thing

• 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

One Shiok Thing

• 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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• Comment by foxhound-19
• Comment by Marty-gv4nv

One Shiok Thing

• S'porean man, 31, wins 2nd place in international parkour competition
• Robosen Megatron is the Best Evil Robot You Can Buy

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This past week, the US President signed a bill that has been described effectively as a ban on social media app TikTok. What will the next 9-12 months entail for the Singapore-headquartered business, and should content creators start moving to other platforms? Closer to home, a home-based business got flak for leaving a series of rude messages to delivery riders outside their premises, with some consumers promising to boycott the business in response. Are people overreacting, or should businesses be more mindful of their words?

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TikTok Ban is REAL

• Congress’s $95 billion Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid package, explained - Vox
• The Bill that was passed - Official Document
• When a TikTok ban could start and what it means for you - The Washington Post
• Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned - The New York Times

Business Slammed for Rude Message to Riders

• #trending: Home-based business slammed for ‘rude’ signs targeting delivery riders

One Shiok Comment

• Comments on YLB517 with Jamus Lim
• Comment by imrunninglate

One Shiok Thing

• Beavis and Butt-Head - SNL with Ryan Gosling
• Limp Bizkit - Paraguay 2024 Asuncionico Full show

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Last week, Law and Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam clapped back at British publication The Economist with a rebuttal of their article about Lawrence Wong succeeding Lee Hsien Loong as PM. His Facebook post drew many comparisons between the UK and Singapore, and so far has seen a mixed reaction from online commentators. What could have been the impetus behind the response to the “sneer”? Elsewhere, a survey revealed that 1 in 2 Singapore workers would quit their job if asked to be in the office more often. Is this just a strawberry generation mindset, or does it point to societal attitudes towards work-life balance?

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:23) A message from Folklory
(01:55) Intro
(06:32) Shanmugam Rebuts “Sneering” From The Economist
(38:11) Singaporean Workers Threatening to Quit if Forced to Return to Office?
(58:46) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:45) One Shiok Thing

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Shanmugam Rebuts “Sneering” From The Economist

• Lawrence Wong will be only the fourth PM in Singapore’s history
• Facebook Post by K Shanmugam
• Shanmugam rebuts 'sneering' Economist article on Singapore's political succession
• Singapore’s Shanmugam rebuts ‘sneering’ Economist article on Lawrence Wong’s political succession | South China Morning Post
• [2023] MCI warns The Economist's bureau chief over 'actions that constituted interference in domestic politics'

Singaporean Workers Threatening to Quit if Forced to Return to Office?

• 1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: Survey
• Singaporeans Want Hybrid Work | Randstad Singapore

One Shiok Comment

• Reddit comments on #517
• Reddit comments on #516

One Shiok Thing

• “Friendly Father”: North Korea releases new song praising leader Kim Jong Un
• 3 Body Problem | Official Trailer

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Jamus Lim comes to the YLB studio for a deep dive into the Singapore education system and what Singaporeans need to do in their careers to prepare for the impending AI wave. On top of that, he talks about his expectations vs. reality as an MP (no jokes about cockles, we promise), redefining what it means to succeed in Singapore, and also destroys Terence’s One Shiok Thing with economics.

(00:00) On this episode
(00:19) A message from Folklory
(01:17) Intro
(05:49) How Fatherhood Has Shaped Jamus' Perspective On Politics
(08:39) Do Young People Have More Opportunities in Education Now?
(14:36) Has Singapore Education Peaked?
(19:40) Facing Resistance To Ideas
(23:47) How Jamus Is Preparing His Students For The Changing World
(31:13) Has Jamus Influenced Young People To Become Politicians?
(38:55) Expectation vs. Reality In Jamus' Political Career
(46:20) What Made Jamus Want To Enter Politics
(49:40) One Shiok Thing

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• The Internet is starting to Break - Here's Why.
• T-Pain on The Morning Shift podcast
• The Big Bang Theory on Netflix

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• X
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Actress Oon Shu An drops by the YLB studio to talk about her latest production, Tartuffe: The Imposter, why she loves to work with young creatives, and how choosing to follow your passion as your job might not be the best idea. We also go deep into her thoughts and feelings about the conflict in Gaza, and why it’s important for people with platforms to speak up.

(00:00) On this episode...
(00:32) Intro
(07:04) Social Media is Making Us Less “Weird”
(53:02) How Palestine is Liberating Us
(01:37:07) One Shiok Thing

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References

• When Gaza lost phone and internet connection under Israeli attack, this activist found a way to get Palestinians back online | CNN
• 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

One Shiok Thing

• OFFICIAL TRAILER: 99
• Wajib by Annemarie Jacir - Trailer
• The Present - Trailer
• Oscar winning actor & writer Tom Hanks gives the Oxford Union an acting lesson

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• Her latest production - Tartuffe: The Imposter

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