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In parliament, Opposition MP Jamus Lim suggested some government actions, like letting the currency appreciate, to counter the rising cost of living in Singapore. Sounds easy, but is it really? We discuss whether Minister of State Alvin Tan said enough in his rebuttal to calm anxious Singaporeans. Also, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee stated that “by controlling rent, we could end up reducing the incentive for coffee shop owners to invest in improving their coffee shops to provide better services and facilities to customers”. We speculate what “better services and facilities“ that customers might be missing out on in their neighbourhood coffee shops.

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Jamus Lim and Alvin Tan debate over response to rising cost of living

• Jamus Lim and Alvin Tan spar over response to cost-of-living issues
• Full video of "sparring" - Adjournment motion on tackling rising cost of living

Government dismisses rent control for coffee shops

• Rent control of coffee shop stalls might affect improvements

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The chairman of Chang Cheng Group, the new owner of the Yishun coffeeshop which was recently sold for $40 million, has promised not to raise coffee and cai png prices when he takes over in October. We examine the recent trend of coffeeshops being sold for staggering sums of money, and discuss what this means for your average cai png customer. Elsewhere,  Cathay busker Jeff Ng’s viral rise to fame has been tempered by social media exposés of his past from his ex-girlfriend and other music industry players. What can the budding singer-songwriter do now to get back in the good books of the public?

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$40 million Yishun coffeeshop promises not to raise prices

• Tampines coffee shop sold for record $41.68m; tenants say rent doubled
• Coffee shop in Yishun sold for $40 million, in second such sale this year
• New owner of S$40 million Yishun coffeeshop promises not to raise coffee & cai png prices

Cathay busker Jeff Ng gets cancelled by ex-girlfriend

• 'He's a changed man': Cathay busker Jeff Ng's wife defends him as others spill on his 'entitled attitude'
• Newly famous busker Jeff Ng apologises publicly after ex-girlfriend calls him the 'worst person I’ve ever met'
• 'Everyone deserves a second chance': Crowd gathers at Cathay despite busker Jeff Ng cancelling show

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K Shanmugam recently jousted with British journalist and presenter Stephen Sackur on a 24-minute BBC podcast interview for the programme HardTalk. While the interview had some coverage on mainstream media, it has generally gone under the radar… until now, because we listened to it, and highly recommend that everyone listen to it. Why? Elsewhere, the judge’s ruling for influencer Rachel Wong’s defamation case set a lot of tongues wagging. We dive into the murky waters of alleged infidelity, wedding night shenanigans, and Instagram-speak.

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Shanmugam defends SG policies on BBC’s HardTalk

• BBC asked Shanmugam about S'pore's 'social controls', 'draconian' drug laws and Section 377A. Here's how he responded | Today Online
• BBC HardTalk - Transcript of Interview by Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law
• Shanmugam when asked if Malays or Indians can be S'pore PM: How many non-white PMs have there been in the UK? | Mothership
• BBC HardTalk link to podcast with Shanmugam

Rachel Wong’s defamation case

• High Court orders influencer Rachel Wong to turn over correspondence with 2 men to woman who accused her of infidelity
• 7 savage quotes from the judge on S'pore influencer Rachel Wong's defamation case

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In a recent speech, DPM Lawrence Wong unveiled the ‘Forward Singapore’ roadmap to review and refresh the country’s social compact by engaging Singaporeans through 6 pillars. We go through some of the details and what we think about this new exercise. Separately, it was announced that Singapore will host the first Tour de France criterium race in South-east Asia in October this year. We discuss whether this will lead to a deluge of spandex on Singapore roads.

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Lawrence Wong unveils Forward Singapore exercise

• DPM Wong launches Forward Singapore exercise to 'review and refresh' country's social compact
• S'pore's meritocracy can be improved to become more open & compassionate: Lawrence Wong
• Charting Our Way Forward | Forward Singapore

Tour De Singapore cycling race announced

• Tour de S'pore soon a thing as Tour de France to stage cycling race here on Oct. 29-30

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Over the weekend, the US Supreme Court overturned the historic 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that recognised a woman's constitutional right to an abortion. This ignited a political firestorm within the country and also sent shockwaves around the world. We break down the reasons why. Closer to home, at an AIA insurance roadshow event, an insurance agent reversed her decision to gift a toddler with a balloon, which infuriated the child’s mother. Some have come forward to defend the agent’s actions, while others have labelled her a cheapskate. We discuss the norms of balloon gifting, and how the situation could have been better handled.

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US Supreme Court overturns abortion rights

• Roe Vs Wade Overturned: A Timeline Of Abortion Access In The Us
• Americans' privacy threatened by Supreme Court's Roe decision, experts say
• 5 key arguments from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Insurance agent takes back balloon from toddler

• 'It’s all from your own pocket': Insurance agents weigh in on giving out freebies at roadshows

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As the economy continues to shock everyone, it’s getting increasingly confusing to figure out what to do about our personal finances. So we speak to someone at the forefront of the industry, Wenbin Wong, head of GrabFin Singapore. We dive deep into his thoughts on the current economy, the newly-launched GrabFin brand, and everything they are trying to do to help their users financially. But we also ask some hard questions, like “Why should we trust a company like Grab with our money?”

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Just in time for Pride Month, a recent study on Singaporeans’ attitudes towards same-sex relationships by market research firm Ipsos found that 44% of respondents still support 377A, which was a drop from 55% in 2018. What does this mean for the future of the controversial law, and Pink Dot? Elsewhere, the internet split into two camps over an incident at Le Jardin, where a disgruntled customer complained about an additional $50 fee to bring his own cake to his friend’s birthday dinner at the restaurant. Is the customer always right? 

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Singaporeans’ attitudes toward 377A shift

• Support for Section 377A drops as attitudes towards same-sex relationships shift, survey finds
• Pink Dot returns to Hong Lim Park for the first time since COVID-19 pandemic started; MPs among attendees
• Our Survey Shows Not Enough Singaporeans Understand Section 377A. That Needs to Change.
• HDB amends graphic 'to avoid misunderstanding' after suggestions that original depicted same-sex couple

Uproar over restaurant’s $50 fee for birthday cake

• Diners claim they were asked to pay S$50 to bring cake into restaurant at Fort Canning, restaurant refutes allegations
• Netizens leave 5-star reviews to counter 'cheapskates' on Fort Canning restaurant's no outside food policy, corkage fee S$20, not S$50
• Words We're Watching: What is Cakeage | Merriam-Webster

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On our 300th episode, we want to thank everyone by answering the hottest questions as chosen by YOU! Do we believe in ghosts? How does Haresh prepare his mercurial mouth for acting roles? Did Terence’s voice give him trouble in terms of making friends while growing up? Are kids on the horizon? These and many more other questions in this EPIC 2-hour episode!

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A viral Facebook post from an ex-police officer alleged pregnancy discrimination at her former workplace, which prompted the Singapore Police Force to respond with their own statement. Does she really have a case here, or is there more to this story? Elsewhere, SIA and Scoot announced a new scheme to allow customers to reduce their carbon footprint while travelling by paying for “SAF Credits”. What on earth is this unfortunately-named scheme about, and does it really do any good for the environment?

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Ex-police officer alleges pregnancy discrimination

• 'I realised I did not matter': Police officer resigns over alleged pregnancy discrimination, police responds
• Pregnant officers are not penalised, complaints of discrimination looked into seriously: Police
• S'pore police officer, who is 30 weeks pregnant, continues working during circuit breaker

SIA and Scoot customers can pay to reduce carbon footprint via SAF credits

• SIA, Scoot customers can opt to pay more to reduce carbon footprint through sustainable aviation fuel credits

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Earlier this week, PM Lee announced several Cabinet changes, the most prominent being Lawrence Wong’s promotion to Deputy Prime Minister. While this wasn’t unexpected, were there any other surprises? In the local courts, a judge ruled that a $1 million red packet presented at a wedding tea ceremony is to be included in the matrimonial assets to be split between the couple as they go through their divorce. We discuss why this case is a warning to those looking to flex their wealth at their wedding.  

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Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy PM

• PM Lee announces Cabinet changes, with Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy Prime Minister
• 'Give every ounce of my strength to serve Singapore': Lawrence Wong on being appointed Deputy Prime Minister
• Lawrence Wong's deputy will be decided later by him, says PM Lee | The Straits Times
• Singapore’s PM-in-Waiting Embodies Broader Shift in Finance Hub

Divorced couple to split $1 million wedding red packet

• S'pore couple to split S$1 million wedding red packet after divorce: Court

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