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With Haresh away this week, comedian Rishi Budhrani steps in to be the supersub once again! And the timing couldn’t have been better, as we talk about the ongoing fallout from the Jocelyn Chia controversy, and how the local standup comedy scene is feeling about this incident. Rishi also weighs in on entrepreneur George Goh’s announcement of his intention to run against Tharman for President.

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“Chilling” Effect of Jocelyn Chia Backlash

• Comedian’s Malaysia Joke Prompts Threats and a Diplomatic Incident | NYT
• Singapore comedian Kumar slams US comic Jocelyn Chia, apologises to Malaysians | ST
• Malaysian police seeking Interpol help to get ‘full identity’, location of comedian Jocelyn Chia | ST
• Jocelyn Chia gives her side of story on MH370 joke; says clip was missing 'context' | New Straits Times
• Commentary: Are there lines that shouldn’t be crossed when it comes to stand-up comedy? | Op-Ed by Rishi for CNA

Harvey Norman Ossia’s Founder George Goh Runs for President

• Businessman George Goh ‘confident’ of meeting criteria to run for President in Singapore | CNA
• Opera singer, philanthropist, entrepreneur: 6 things to know about presidential hopeful George Goh | ST
• "It's time for me to serve the nation," says presidential hopeful George Goh | YouTube

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[NOTE: This podcast was recorded 2 weeks ago, on 30 May 2023] Marathoner Soh Rui Yong, fresh from his men’s 10,000m medal win and viral show of sportsmanship at the SEA Games in Cambodia, joined us in the YLB studio to talk candidly about the entire experience back in Singapore colours.

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• SEA Games 2023: Two-time marathon champ Soh Rui Yong wins silver in 10,000m | ST
• S'porean Soh Rui Yong gives water to Indonesian 10,000m race leader who fumbled water bottle | Mothership
• Singapore's Soh Rui Yong shows sportsmanship as he shares his drink during SEA Games 2023 10km race | YouTube
• [UPDATE] Soh Rui Yong excluded from Singapore's Asian Games line-up; SNOC says he made 'disparaging' remarks | Today
• [UPDATE] Why SNOC has not selected Soh Rui Yong for Asian Games | ST

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This week, Singapore-born comedian Jocelyn Chia incurred the wrath of furious Malaysians after posting a video of her stand-up comedy performance, in which she insulted Malaysia and made a joke about the missing airliner MH370. Government officials from both countries have released statements, protests have been planned, and even other comedians, like Dr. Jason Leong, are facing blowback from this incident. Was the joke really THAT bad? Also, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced his intention to resign from the Government and to run for President, bringing to end months of speculation about who from the establishment will run at this year’s presidential election. But why did this momentous announcement bring a chuckle to us here at YLB?

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Singapore-Born Comedian Faces Backlash Over MH370 Joke

• Singapore-born comedian's MH370 joke draws Malaysians' ire
• Singapore apologises to Malaysians for comedian Jocelyn Chia's MH370 joke
• Umno Youth to protest Jocelyn Chia's insults in front of US Embassy in M'sia
• Jocelyn Chia backlash: Malaysian comedians weigh in on her MH370 joke

Tharman Runs for President

• SM Tharman to run for president, will resign from Govt and PAP on July 7 | The Straits Times
• Tharman's Meet-the-People session duties to be covered by Jurong GRC Shawn Huang
• Tharman Shanmugaratnam hopes to project Singapore's 'voice of reason' globally and be unifying figure domestically, if elected as president
• SM Tharman Shanmugaratnam's opening remarks at the doorstop interview
• Full transcripts of Tharman's resignation letter & PM Lee's response
• RDU calls for by-election as Tharman Shanmugaratnam is Jurong GRC's minority MP
• Presidential hopeful Tharman Shanmugaratnam used to write poems & play rugby

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This past week, ex-NMCP Daniel Goh announced his expulsion from the Workers’ Party. While it was not unexpected, we discuss what this move means for public perception of the internal workings of the WP. Elsewhere, MP Sun Xueling shared a Punggol resident’s rude and vulgar email addressed to her, underlining the needlessness of verbal abuse in giving feedback. However, we questioned the need for her post, as it might have unintended consequences.

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Daniel Goh Expelled From Workers’ Party

• Ex-NCMP Daniel Goh says he is expelled from Workers' Party
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• [2021] Facebook post by Daniel PS Goh
• [2022] Daniel Goh says Workers’ Party disciplinary committee formed to investigate his Facebook posts on Raeesah Khan

MP Sun Xueling Shares Vulgar Email From Resident

• Sun Xueling shares Punggol resident's rude & vulgar email feedback, hopes people can be 'civil'
• Don’t resort to threats and verbal abuse when giving feedback: Sun Xueling
• Facebook post by Sun Xueling
• Netizens say "highly paid" Sun Xueling shouldn't complain about "rude" email from resident

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• I ate at 100 chicken rice stalls, and sent them to the lab... | Top 4 Chicken Rice in Singapore
• ‘I can do everything but be humble’: Eric Cantona on his surprise new music career

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From 1st June, tray and crockery return will be more strictly enforced by enforcement officers in Singapore. What changes are expected, and will it make a material difference in making Singapore a more gracious society? Elsewhere, a migrant worker won a life-changing amount of money in a Squid Game-inspired company dinner and dance event. Why are there mixed feelings on the internet about the event?

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Stricter Enforcement of Tray Returns in June

• Enforcement officers to ask for particulars of diners who don't return used trays & crockery from Jun. 1, 2023
• Stricter rules for diners who don’t return trays and crockery from June 1: What you need to know
• NEA | Stepped-Up Enforcement Against Table Littering From 1 June 2023
• 2 diners received written warnings for not returning used crockery since enforcement began: Grace Fu

Migrant Worker Wins $18,888 in Squid Game in Singapore

• Migrant Worker Wins S$18,888 At Squid Game-Inspired S'pore Company Event, Bows & Cries In Gratitude

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This week, President Halimah Yacob announced that she will not stand for re-election in the 2023 Presidential Election. What does this mean for the presidential race ahead? Elsewhere, it was also announced that all national servicemen in the Singapore Armed Forces, Police Force and Civil Defence Force will receive an increase in their National Service (NS) allowance. Was this increase warranted, and more importantly, is it enough?

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President Halimah Rules Out Re-election

• FB Post by Halimah Yacob
• President Halimah Yacob will not stand for re-election in 2023 poll
• About 50 public service roles may fulfil elected presidency requirement: Chan Chun Sing
• CNA Explains: What you need to know about Singapore's upcoming presidential election
• President Halimah Yacob's support for women, the disadvantaged lauded; some people disappointed she will not seek re-election

NS Allowance Increased

• All national servicemen to get up to S$200 increase in NS allowance
• WP's Gerald Giam asks if NSF allowances could be raised due to inflation, Heng Chee How says items like lodging, food are paid for

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On the back of announcing record annual profits, Singapore Airlines is reintroducing elements of its in-flight dining experience, such as appetisers for economy class meals and hot towels, which were removed during the pandemic. Why the sudden change of course? Elsewhere, the Football Association of Singapore acting president made a number of announcements that underline the necessity for change in the country’s most popular sport. While these changes won’t reverse the national team’s abysmal showing at the recent SEA Games, are they enough to fix the sad state of Singapore football?

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SIA Brings Back In-Flight Dining Perks

• Criticism of SIA food fuelled by unmet expectations over 'world class' branding, travellers say
• S'pore Airlines posts highest net profit in its 76-year history
• SIA to 'take on board customer feedback' after paper serviceware trial sparks criticism
• #trending: Former SIA cabin crew offers explanation on ‘pathetic’ in-flight breakfast, but netizens aren’t biting

The Sad State of Singapore Football

• S'pore should revisit having more naturalised players to improve our national football team: FAS acting president
• MCCY 'working with' MINDEF to get early enlistment, leave & time off for footballers
• Singapore's football ecosystem must go back to 'basics' in order to rebuild

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This past week, a COVID-stricken PM Lee ordered an independent review of the Ridout Road situation to address the allegations that have arisen over the matter. How did a blogpost by an opposition politician escalate to this? Elsewhere, a Singaporean influencer has drawn flak for uploading a video showing how to manipulate IKEA’s ice cream machines to dispense more ice cream than the usual portion. Why has this “hack” drawn such strong reactions?

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PM Lee Orders Review of Ridout Road Bungalows

• Summary & updates on rental of Ridout Road properties by 2 ministers
• Shanmugam says he has ‘nothing to hide’ on Ridout Road property, calls allegations ‘outrageous’
• An Open Letter to the President demanding a Committee of Inquiry – The Ricebowl Singapore
• SM Teo Chee Hean to conduct independent review of Ridout Road bungalows: PM Lee

Influencer’s Ice Cream “Hack” Draws Flak

• Singapore vlogger faces backlash after showing Ikea ice cream ‘hack’ online

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Education Minister Chan Chun Sing spoke to students and staff at Raffles Institution’s bicentennial lecture this week, and emphasised that RI has a duty to bring others along and let more benefit. We break down the speech and why it’s representative of the times we live in. Elsewhere, Protected Area signs in Singapore will be getting a facelift, with a new silhouette that more accurately represents what a guard looks like. Why the sudden change?

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Chan Chun Sing urges RI Students to “Uplift” Others

• RI has duty to bring others along, let more benefit: Chan Chun Sing
• Students quiz Chan Chun Sing, who urges RI to help 'bring out the best' in wider education system
• Speech by Minister Chan Chun Sing at Raffles Institution Bicentennial Lecture, at Raffles Institution
• (VIDEO) Equip students with skills to connect with all across cultures, backgrounds: Chan Chun Sing

Protected Area Signs Get Makeover

• Protected Area & Protected Place signs updated, to be implemented in S'pore over 5 years

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Last Friday evening, the Singapore Land Authority responded to a series of blogposts from opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaratnam that questioned how Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan came to occupy two huge state-owned colonial bungalows on Ridout Road. We break down SLA’s response, and examine why this house rental issue is generating a lot of buzz on social media. Elsewhere, many Blackpink fans were left disappointed with their concert experience on the Singapore leg of the band’s world tour. Some placed the blame on poor concert etiquette, but was it ultimately just unrealistic expectations on the part of these disgruntled Blinks?

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Ministers Shanmugam and Vivian Revealed as Renters of Huge Colonial Bungalows

• Shanmugam, Balakrishnan bid above 'guide rent' for Ridout Road state properties: SLA
• Everything About the Rental of Houses in Ridout Road by Ministers K. Shanmugam & Vivian Balakrishnan
• Response to media queries regarding Kenneth Jeyaretnam’s social media posts on the rental of No. 26 and 31 Ridout Road
• Post by Ken Jeyeratnam
• Queries remain unanswered on ministers' alleged occupation of prime Singapore residences
• [2022] Written Answer by Minister for Law K Shanmugam to PQ on Rental Demand for Colonial B&W Bungalows

Blackpink Fans Disappointed by Concert

• 'I paid $300 to look at people's phones': Blackpink VIP ticket-holders left disappointed by 'worst concert' experience

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