Two boys aged 15 and 16 were detained under the Internal Security Act after their online revealed their extensive self-radicalisation. This follows the case of an 18-year-old who was also recently detained for wanting to set up a caliphate on Coney Island. Why is this happening to Singaporean youths? Elsewhere, Yakult and Vitagen are getting into a culture war, with Vitagen firing shots at Yakult’s ‘D’ Nutri-Grade rating with their recent advertisements. Why are people getting riled up by Vitagen’s snarky campaign?

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2 Self-Radicalised Teenagers Detained Under ISA

• 2 teens dealt with under ISA: Boy, 15, is youngest detainee to date, another 16-year-old radicalised through gaming platform

Yakult and Vitagen’s Culture War

• Cultured or not? Vitagen taunts Yakult over 'D' Nutri-Grade rating, draws brutal comments

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• What is Saudi Arabia's giant cube-shaped skyscraper 'The Mukaab', the size of 20 Empire State Buildings?

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Critics slammed Puffin, the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s books for removing colourful language and rewriting lines from beloved works such as Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and Matilda, all in the name of inclusivity and progress. Are the critics right? Closer to home, Grab has started offering riders an option to request a “Quiet Ride” on their app, which would entail drivers needing to keep quiet for the duration of the ride. Why was this necessary?

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 Roald Dahl Books Censored

• Roald Dahl books rewritten to remove language deemed offensive

Grab Launches “Quiet Ride” Option

• Grab Singapore launches Quiet Ride for users who prefer minimal conversation

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This week, DPM Lawrence Wong delivered Budget 2023, having promised that it would be his “Valentine's Day present” to help Singaporeans cope with inflation. What stood out most  to Reggie, boss of personal finance network The Financial Coconut (TFC)? Was this the most left-leaning budget ever delivered? Is Singapore declaring war on the rich? How should the average Singaporean feel about the goodies announced during this budget? And why did everyone want to go to Taiwan and eat Saizeriya after this podcast?

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Budget 2023

• Singapore Budget 2023 statement by DPM Lawrence Wong

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Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his love letter to Singaporeans, the Budget 2023 on Valentines’ Day. We make sense of all the announcements, and discuss whether the enhanced baby bonus will finally solve Singapore’s declining birth rate issues. Elsewhere, the civil service announced that it will start using ChatGPT for research and speechwriting. Is this a step in the right direction, given the fears that people have about AI taking over our jobs?

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Budget 2023: What Stood Out

• Budget 2023: What you need to know - from more cash payouts to higher property and car taxes

Civil Servants Use ChatGPT to Write Speeches

• Civil servants to soon use ChatGPT to help with research, speech writing

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• Private DM clarifying the topic of LKY’s 100th birth anniversary 

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Recently, MP Tin Pei Ling announced that she would be joining Grab Singapore as its director of public affairs and policy. Concerns about conflict of interest were raised online, and the story even gained traction and made headlines internationally. At the end of last week, Grab announced that her role would be changed to one of corporate development, and the MP and the PAP both also released press statements addressing the issue. Is there real cause for concern here, or was it much ado about nothing? Elsewhere, Calvin Cheng ignited angry comments on his Facebook post which called people to name and shame businesses that refused to accept digital payments. Was he justified in doing so?

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Tin Pei Ling’s Grab Gig Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns

• PAP MP Tin Pei Ling no more at Grab public affairs, moves to corporate development after conflict of interest accusations

Calvin Cheng Shames Cash-Only Businesses

• Calvin Cheng calls for boycott of businesses that only accept cash, commenters say there may be valid reasons

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The past 2 days of Parliament featured a heated debate about public housing, with PSP’s Leong Mun Wai putting forth 2 radical proposals that were ultimately rejected. Do any of his ideas have merit? In the same Parliamentary sessions, plans to celebrate LKY’s 100th birth anniversary were revealed, but is there a better way to commemorate the occasion?

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Parliament Debates Public Housing

• PSP calls for housing policy 'reset', Government stresses HDB flats remain affordable and accessible

LKY’s 100th Birth Anniversary

• 100th anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew's birth to be commemorated with MAS coin, other initiatives

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After surviving the pandemic, Malaysian stand-up comedian Dr Jason Leong finally makes it to the YLB studio in person! We talk about the new Malaysian government, Tin Pei Ling x Grab, and why he still unabashedly loves Singapore. And oh, he’s got a new Netflix special coming soon as well.

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A few days ago, Youtube star MrBeast released a video that featured him paying for 1,000 cataract surgeries to help blind people see again. The video has gone viral and has been warmly received, but there are people calling him the “antichrist” for doing this. Why the divide? Closer to home, a court case in Singapore has garnered international attention because of its strange premise; a man sues a woman for friendzoning him. Is there any merit to this unprecedented legal action?

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Youtuber MrBeast cures blindness

• 1,000 Blind People See For The First Time | MrBeast YouTube

Friendzoned man sues woman

• Friend-zoned: Man sues woman for trauma after she rejected him, Singapore News - AsiaOne

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Conservative commentator Matt Walsh ignited debate when he responded to an innocent tweet praising Jewel Changi Airport by attributing its beauty to Singapore’s harsh punishments against drug trafficking and petty crimes. Both conservatives and liberals in America have had a lot to say about his hot take, but what about us in Singapore? Closer to home, an employer was caught on camera tussling with and hitting her domestic helper, but she claims she was only reacting to seeing her child get hit by her helper. Who’s in the wrong here?

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Matt Walsh praises Singapore’s strict laws

• Video of Jewel Changi waterfall sparks debate about whether nice airport is due to S'pore's death penalty

Employer gets police warning for fighting with helper

• 'How can I see my child get hit and not do anything?' Police called in after maid and employer get into fight at home

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It’s the return of our regular guest co-host, Andie Chen! While Terence is away, we chat about the surge of car-sharing companies in Singapore since COVID. Even though their growth is tapering off, more people are using their services. And with car prices reaching all-time highs, it seems like boom time for them. But a recent string of accidents and growing complaints from customers are casting a shadow. Elsewhere, migrant workers at Tuas Dormitory were treated to a pole dancing show for CNY 2023 celebrations. Was that appropriate or disrespectful? 

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The pros and cons of car-sharing in SG

• Accidents involving car-sharing vehicles: Users claim poor upkeep but experts say drivers' inexperience a more likely factor

CNY pole dancing for migrant workers divides the internet

• Migrant workers at Tuas South Dormitory treated to pole dancing for CNY 2023

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