According to a study conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) and CNA, Singaporeans have become more open to having a non-Chinese prime minister or president. Having just appeared in the topically-relevant CNA documentary “Regardless of Race”, we break down the study’s findings and figure out what it means for our future. In the United States, a Minnesota-based eBay seller was discovered to have life-sized LKY wax figures for sale, at a cool $15,900 USD each. We speculate who might actually buy these figures, and why…

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S'poreans more open to non-Chinese PM

• More S'poreans open to having non-Chinese as PM or president: CNA-IPS study

Life-sized LKY wax figure appears on eBay

• US-based eBay store selling life-sized Lee Kuan Yew wax figures for S$21,571

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It was a real pleasure this week to have Dr Janil Puthucheary, Chairman of OnePeople.sg and Senior Minister of State at MCI, swing by the YLB studio for a chat. We speak to him about his experience helming the CNA documentary, “Regardless of Race” (which we also appeared in), the secret MP’s football team, and even discuss whether Will Smith should be punished!

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The slap that was heard around the world! By now, everyone has heard or has aired an opinion about whether Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars ceremony is justifiable. We discuss why it’s not a straightforward answer. In SG, chaos ensued at Swatch stores due to the large crowds that queued to buy the Omega x Swatch moonswatch collaboration. Why the crazy hype for this non-limited release?

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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars

• Will Smith and Chris Rock's Oscars 2022 Incident: Everything to Know

Omega x Swatch collaboration causes chaos in SG

• Omega x Swatch queues: ‘It’s not life and death’ – Shanmugam

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Late on Sunday night, the government issued a POFMA direction correction to Wake Up Singapore regarding the alleged story of a miscarriage that occured under KKH’s watch. What is the general sentiment towards Wake Up Singapore now that the truth is out? Also, an opinion piece on Mothership about wedding ang bao market rates triggered fierce debates online; $370 for a dinner at Capella Hotel? Can we replace ang baos with gifts? We discuss these questions and more.   

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POFMA issued to Wake Up SG over KKH allegations

• Wake Up Singapore apologises for posting woman's claims that she lost her baby following KKH police report

Wedding ang bao rates spark discussion

• Thanks for inviting me to your wedding dinner but please don't expect an ang bao to 'cover cost'

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On Thursday, PM Lee announced the easing of COVID restrictions in Singapore, most notably the limit on group sizes and the mask mandate outdoors. We discuss some of these measures and how people are feeling about them. Elsewhere, the restaurant group Tung Lok shamed one of its customers on social media after he ordered and refused to pay for his dish, an Irish duck; the customer allegedly disputed the exact origins of the duck. What the duck? We discuss why this might not have been the best PR approach for the company.

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Singapore eases COVID restrictions

• Singapore eases Covid-19 rules: What you need to know - from mask wearing to gathering rules

Tung Lok shames customer for ducking bill

• Tung Lok Group roasts diner for refusing to pay over 'not an Irish duck' claim, gets flamed by netizens instead

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Lia Thomas, a transgender collegiate athlete from the US, sparked fierce debates this past week when she competed in and won several women’s events at a NCAA swimming competition. Many called this a moment of change for the sport, while others were appealing for the NCAA to disallow transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports entirely. How can one talk about this dicey issue without getting cancelled? Also, in response to McDonald’s pulling out of Russia in protest of their invasion of Ukraine, the restaurant chain Uncle Vanya has filed a patent for a fast food chain logo that is eerily similar to McDonald’s own logo. What is going on in Russia?

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Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas sparks fierce debate

• Lia Thomas NCAA Swimming Championship Controversy Continues | National Review

Russia replaces McDonald’s

• Russian fast food chain to take over McDonald's, logo looks like McDonald's logo but sideways

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The Kim-Kanye-Pete controversy took a dark turn when Kanye West used a racial slur to attack Trevor Noah, which led to the suspension of his IG account. Wait, what Kim-Kanye-Pete controversy; why are we even talking about this celebrity feud? Is it really newsworthy or is there something deeper to discuss? Closer to home, otters went on a killing spree in Yio Chu Kang and decimated a private pond of its population of 8 koi and 50 goldfish. Coupled with recent sightings of otters in town, will this event swing public opinion about the presence of otters in our urban areas?

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Kanye West’s IG suspended for using racial slur on Trevor Noah

• Kanye West’s Instagram account suspended over racial slur attack on Trevor Noah

Otters go on killing spree in Yio Chu Kang

• Otters kill 8 koi fish & 50 goldfish reared for 13 years in Yio Chu Kang, family dog couldn't save them

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In the run up to the Johor state elections last weekend, Malaysian politicians went back and forth about whether Singapore would have been more or less developed if it was under Umno’s rule. Why was Singapore dragged into this debate between political rivals? Elsewhere, at her second round match at the tennis tournament, the Indian Wells Masters, Naomi Osaka was reduced to tears by a fan shouting “Naomi, you suck!” Severely rattled, she ended up losing the match, and raised the question: how else can we prevent verbal abuse of athletes?

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M’sia politicians drag Singapore into Umno debate

• Umno-led BN wins two-thirds majority in Johor polls | The Straits Times

Naomi Osaka rattled by heckler at Indian Wells

• Tennis 2022: Naomi Osaka brought to tears after being heckled at Indian Wells

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As we move beyond the pandemic, can the no-MC-needed sick leave policy that many employers have been practising still continue into the future? Also, the UK government sanctions Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for his close ties to the Kremlin, but is this fair for the fans of the club?

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Can Singapore work with honour-based MC system

• Some firms rethinking MC policy, but will an honour-based sick leave system be a reality in the long run? | CNA

Chelsea football club faces sanctions because of Russian owner

• Chelsea frozen, Roman Abramovich sanctioned - Can teams still play? How does it impact transfers, spending?

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Against the overwhelming trend of corporations pulling out of or cutting business ties with Russia, Uniqlo doubled down on its decision to keep its almost-50 stores open in the country. The CEO even justified the decision by stating that clothing is a basic human need. Does their explanation have any merit? Closer to home, a pair of dog owners refused to cancel their Gojek booking after the driver rejected them because of their pets. He filmed their heated interaction, which has since gone viral and has divided opinion online. Who’s in the wrong?

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Uniqlo defends decision to stay in Russia

• Uniqlo keeps Russian shops open as clothes a 'necessity' - BBC News

Gojek driver clashes with dog owner about cancellation of ride

• Angry Gojek driver insists dog owner cancel his ride, for booking the 'wrong service'. He refuses. Who is right?

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