Last Friday, Minister Josephine Teo defended the government’s stance of financially supporting SPH Media Trust to the tune of $900 million over 5 years. She explained the government’s stance and answered questions posed by Pritam Singh and Leong Mun Wai. What underlies the concern about SPH Media Trust’s funding and business models? Also in parliament, MP Shawn Huang nearly came to tears when recounting the success of a cybersecurity pilot program, and raised eyebrows when he gave a shoutout to his daughter for her birthday. Bubble tea, expiring degrees, birthday shoutouts - what is with the new MPs and their interesting choices of Parliamentary topics?

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Minister Josephine Teo defends SPH Media Trust

• Josephine Teo addresses questions by Leong Mun Wai & Pritam Singh on government's funding of SPH media

MP Shawn Huang cries about SG science and tech

• Jurong MP Shawn Huang Gets Emotional In Parliament While Speaking On S'pore's Science & Technology

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In parliament, Minister Shanmugam commented on the courts’ recent judgement in the constitutional challenge to Section 377A, and reinforced that the government will not proactively enforce the law. Is this a step in the right direction? In the same parliamentary sitting, MP for West Coast GRC Ang Wei Neng put forth a “radical idea” of setting expiry dates on degrees conferred by local universities. After receiving a massive backlash online, he clarified that his idea was merely “food for thought”. Is the backlash warranted?

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Minister Shanmugam comments on 377A

• Government considering 'best way forward' on 377A, will respect different viewpoints: Shanmugam - CNA

MP Ang Wei Neng suggests expiry date for degrees

• MP Ang Wei Neng responds to 'fervent' reactions over suggestion for expiration date for local university degrees

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In this episode, we speak to local creative Dew Francis of “Just Saying” fame, and discover what it takes to produce and star on Singapore’s most beloved online talk show. Known for being “raw” and “authentic” in everything he does, Dew also reveals how COVID changed him for good, including how it motivated him to get in the best shape of his life. Oh, we also have a deep philosophical debate about why he loves Singapore Social but hates Single’s Inferno!

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In the past few days, the news cycle has been dominated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What is going on, how are people around the world responding, and how should we in Singapore think about this? We also discuss how detrimental the ban on team sports has been for the national psyche, and dissect the MTF’s decision to postpone the resumption.  

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What the Russia/Ukraine war means for Singaporeans

• '[My parents] called me in tears to say goodbye in case they do not make it': Young Ukrainians in S’pore on pain of being away from family during invasion

How to help Ukraine

• Official Website of the Ukraine, administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Ukrainian Institute

SG postpones resumption of team sports

• The Big Read: With team sports yet to fully resume after prolonged timeout, society is all the poorer for it

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To celebrate the launch of our MARS TV series, we have one of the stars from the show as a guest; today, actress/writer Malene Waters touches down on YLB’s “campsite”! In her first ever podcast, Malene goes deep about her obsession with Excel spreadsheets, her Twitter beef episodes, and why she’s so into serial killers!

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On Monday, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung sent a letter to public healthcare workers to boost their morale and encourage resilience in the face of the Omicron wave. Did it have the desired effect? Elsewhere, SG influencer Chrysan Lee called out cyber bullies and other lewd commentators who made jokes about her chest being flat. Is this the most effective way to deal with cyberbullying today?

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Ong Ye Kung pens letter to healthcare workers

• The letter from Ong Ye Kung - Healthcare workers may not need to take unpaid leave if they run out of sick leave

SG influencer names and shames online trolls

• S'pore influencer names & shames online users who make degrading comments about her chest

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• I Built Shoes To Walk On Water! by YouTuber JLaservideo

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About Budget 2022

• From a GST hike to CDC vouchers: 9 things you need to know about Budget 2022

Peace!

Iris Koh, the founder of anti-vaccine group, Healing the Divide, raised over S$96,000 in one week to foot her legal fees in court hearings. Are there that many anti-vaxxers in SG willing to help her by donating that much money to her? Also, one of SG’s top runners, Soh Rui Yong, was excluded from the SG contingent travelling to May’s SEA Games based on his conduct. Is this a fair outcome for Soh and for Singapore?

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Healing The Divide’s Iris Koh raises almost $100K for legal fees

• Iris Koh, Healing the Divide founder, raises S$96,000 in just 1 week to foot legal fees

Runner Soh Rui Yong excluded from SEA Games

• Top marathoner Soh Rui Yong excluded from SEA Games as conduct ‘continued to fall short’: SNOC

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Hold up! Another star of our MARS TV series enters YLB’s orbit! This time, Vikneswary Se brings her deep philosophical thoughts about love and relationships to the podcast, plus she also talks about her work as a tutor and why she’s obsessed with teaching phonetics. Oh, we also cover other child-friendly topics like clubbing, dancing and lots and lots of alcohol!

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On Sunday night, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Singaporeans in Ukraine to leave the country as soon as possible, given the threat of an imminent Russian invasion. What exactly brought about this tense political situation that has escalated so quickly? Elsewhere, a Wall Street Journal columnist wrote about her insistence on wearing shoes into others’ homes, and this enraged a lot of readers outside of the US. Is there any merit to what she’s advocating?

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Singaporeans in Ukraine advised to evacuate

• Singaporeans in Ukraine advised to leave as soon as possible: MFA

WSJ writer gets backlash about wearing shoes indoors

• WSJ op-ed argues for keeping shoes on inside the house, triggered netizens having none of it

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