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In parliament, DPM Lawrence Wong revealed that Temasek will launch an internal review into its FTX investment, and also characterised the loss as “disappointing”. Was that statement enough to ease the public pressure on the state investment firm? Elsewhere, Will Smith appeared on Trevor Noah’s Daily Show program to promote his new movie, and also addressed his Oscars slap incident. Why is online opinion divided about this interview?

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Temasek to review “disappointing” FTX investment

• Temasek’s FTX write-off will not affect contribution to Singapore’s reserves: Lawrence Wong
• Singapore's Temasek holds internal review of $275 million FTX-related loss
• Temasek suffered ‘reputational damage’ over FTX losses, conducting internal review: Singapore DPM Lawrence Wong
• Temasek’s loss on FTX an ‘egg on face’, but it is unfazed by ‘twiddles of market’: Singapore’s Ho Ching
• From the NY Times to WaPo, the media is fawning over Bankman-Fried
• Did Sam Bankman-Fried's Millions Buy the Media's Loyalty?

Will Smith polarises opinion

• Will Smith’s appearance on Trevor Noah’s Daily Show draws varied reactions from Hollywood
• Will Smith: Have Emancipation reviews been influenced by the slap?
• Will Smith - “Emancipation” | The Daily Show

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• Japan 2-1 Spain | Match Highlights
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At this week’s parliamentary debate on the repeal of Section 377A, the Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh lifted the party whip to allow Workers' Party MPs to vote freely on their conscience regarding the touchy subject. Reception to this action of his was mixed, with some calling it weak leadership, while others saying this is what democracy looks like. Who’s right? Elsewhere, Balenciaga has apologized for a series of bizarre campaign ads that featured images of children alongside “bondage bears”, court documents about a case involving child pornography, and a coffee table book with disturbing images of bloodied toddlers. Now they’re even suing the creative agency behind one of those ads. What’s going on in the house of Balenciaga?

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Pritam Singh lifts party whip on 377A

• Day 2 of Section 377A debate: Which MPs support the repeal, and what they say
• As it happened: Singapore passes legislation to repeal Section 377A, amend Constitution to protect marriage definition
• As it happened: Debate to repeal Section 377A, amend Singapore's Constitution to protect definition of marriage adjourned
• Pritam Singh: WP to lift party whip for debate & vote on 377A repeal
• Timeline: Repealing Section 377A and amending the Constitution to protect the definition of marriage

Balenciaga’s bondage bears scandal

• What to Know About the Balenciaga Ad Scandal
• Balenciaga suing production company for $25 million over controversial campaign
• Kim Kardashian ‘Re-Evaluating’ Balenciaga Deal After Bondage Ad Crisis | BoF
• [2019] How Balenciaga Became the Art World’s Favorite Brand | GQ

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Chinese citizens are taking to the streets in major cities across the country, in an unprecedented protest against the government’s Covid-zero policy and prolonged lockdowns. We discuss the significance of these protests, and what might happen next. Closer to home, Minister Shanmugam deadlifted a new personal best of 125kg at a community fitness event. Was this just a soft flex, or will it really inspire more people towards hitting their fitness goals?

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Covid protests spread across China

• Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China COVID-19 protests
• China Protests: Xi Jinping Considers Next Move as Covid Zero Anger Mounts
• China’s COVID protestors, censors play cat-and-mouse game online
• Clashes in Shanghai as COVID protests flare across China

Shanmugam deadlifts 125kg at event

• Shanmugam deadlifts at fitness event in Chong Pang, achieves new personal best of 125kg

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• Hervé Renard’s PASSIONATE Speech At Half-Time Changed The Course Of Saudi Arabia vs. Argentina
• Fooled Them All: Kanye West Hit Em With That "Gotcha"

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An OCBC report revealed that young Singaporeans want to retire “in style”, which translates to $6K in expenses a month. We dissect the results and other surprising statistics about Singaporeans’ relationship with money. Elsewhere, Haidilao got flak after offering a performance-based discount based on one’s PSLE 2022 results. Was it really wrong of them to offer this incentive to families celebrating their child’s results?

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Singaporeans want $6K a month to retire “in style”

• Younger Singaporeans expect to retire earlier and ‘in style’ with S$6,000 monthly expenses, but worry they can’t afford it: OCBC report
• OCBC Financial Wellness Index - Singapore Financial Wellbeing Highlights
• OCBC Financial Wellness Index 2022 - Report Doc

Haidilao offers performance-based discount for PSLE students

• Haidilao gives PSLE students S$30 off at City Square outlet, scraps grade-based discounts

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• #trending: ‘Metro guy’ at World Cup in Qatar becomes internet sensation who is ‘more famous than Messi’
• My Favorite New $699 Toy: Hands On With the Elite Optimus Prime | PCMag

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After the latest General Election, Malaysia is facing a hung parliament for the first time ever, with two rival factions tussling for power. The king has been tasked with the tough decision of selecting the new PM. We go through the sequence of events that led us to this situation, and try to break it down for the average Singaporean to understand. Closer to home, we might have an extra 1.5 hours of quiet time in our neighbourhoods, if the recommendations of the Community Advisory Panel on Neighbourhood Noise are adopted. Do we need more quiet time in Singapore?

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Malaysia king to decide on next PM

• Malaysia king to choose prime minister in post-election crisis
• Malaysia’s Election: More Turmoil Ahead?
• Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?

 Singapore might soon have an extra 1.5 hours

• Extending quiet time by 1½ hours among recommendations to tackle neighbourhood noise in Singapore

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• What Qatar Doesn't Want the World to See | WORLD CUP 2022 | Johnny Harris
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It’s a special episode today, where Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Trade & Industry, dropped by the YLB studio for a frank conversation that went deep. He opened up about his struggles with his A-level exams, why he left his private sector career behind to enter politics, and the secret MP’s book club…

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• The Wildest Start To An NBA Season I've Ever Seen | Jxmyhighroller
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Ex-employees of Twitter Singapore have come forward with accounts of how the layoffs at their office were handled, and it’s not a good look for the social media giant. How did the process compare to other recent Big Tech layoffs? Elsewhere, buskers are lamenting the restrictions on performing at Orchard Road, which were implemented to control crowds during the holiday season. We debate the merits of such restrictions, especially after what the world witnessed in Itaewon.

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Twitter Singapore layoffs

• 'Zero empathy', 'total upheaval': Inside Twitter's layoffs in Singapore | CNA
• Dr. Elon & Mr. Musk: Life Inside Tesla’s Production Hell | WIRED
• Musk tells Twitter staff: Bankruptcy isn’t out of the question | CNA

Orchard Road buskers not allowed to perform during holiday season

• Buskers riled by year-end restrictions on performing at Orchard Road due to crowd control | CNA

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• 19 McDonald's S'pore outlets to screen all 64 FIFA World Cup 2022 matches | mothership
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A British expat recently took to social media to blast his condo security guards as “racist” for their differential treatment of his migrant worker colleagues who were invited to his place for a party. He even added that Singapore needs to “grow up”. We examine if there is merit to his complaints. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, in which he criticised Manchester United’s coaches, ex-players, senior management, and even the club facilities. What led to such an uncharacteristic outburst from one of the GOATs of football?

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Expat blasts ‘racist’ condo security guards

• 'Singapore, you need to grow up': Expat claims 'racist' security guards stopped friends from entering condo | asiaone
• Man surprised after his wallet with S$460 cash was returned in S’pore, wishes to treat finder to beer | mothership
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Ronaldo drops bombshell interview

• Is Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United? Piers Morgan interview fallout and what happens next | sportingnews
• Cristiano Ronaldo has destroyed his Manchester United legacy with Piers Morgan interview | Manchester Evening News
• MAN UTD FAN VIEW: Cristiano Ronaldo has stabbed Erik ten Hag in the back AND front | Daily Mail

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The crypto ecosystem experienced another massive shakeup this week when one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, FTX, unexpectedly went bankrupt. We discuss how Singapore is linked to FTX’s collapse, and what lessons can be learnt from this debacle. Elsewhere, as Qatar gets ready to welcome World Cup 2022, its appointed football ambassadors have not been doing the host nation’s image any good with their media appearances. Why is there such angst about Qatar’s hosting of the competition?

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The collapse of FTX

• ‘It’s all gone’: FTX bankruptcy has retail traders bracing for losses | CNA
• The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried | BBC News
• Crypto exchanges race to soothe clients’ nerves after FTX collapse | Financial Times
• Crypto exchange FTX crash: What investors, including Temasek Holdings, are saying | TODAY
• Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda’s Balance Sheet | CoinDesk
• FTX users may be cashing of bankrupt crypto exchange through a Bahamas loophole | CNBC
• FTX Bankrupt. SBF out as CEO. What now? | The Milk Road

Qatar World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality 'damage in the mind'

• Qatar World Cup ambassador's interview halted after calling homosexuality 'damage in the mind' | mothership
• FIFA urges World Cup teams to focus on football over politics | Euronews

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• How badminton champ Loh Kean Yew unleashes his winning smash | The Straits Times
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