by Ministry of Funny
The most uncensored conversations about censorable things coming out from the much-censored country of Singapore. Hosted by Haresh & Terence from the comedy house Ministry of Funny.
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April 19, 2025
<p><strong>★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★</strong> Sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.yahlahbut.com">https://www.yahlahbut.com</a> to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!</p><p>After 30 years in opposition politics, Dr. Chee Soon Juan is still in the fight. In this candid, wide-ranging interview, the Secretary-General of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) discusses why he’s contesting again, his thoughts on cost-of-living issues, and how mainstream media unfairly shaped public perception of him, and how social media changed everything for opposition parties. We talk about fear, failure, fatherhood, and why he’s contesting in an SMC and not a GRC. We also cover his strategy for GE2025, how does he handle political disagreements at home, and what’s his message to first-time voters.</p><p>(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans<br>(00:50) Intro<br>(02:20) Election Strategy and Challenges<br>(07:08) National Issues and Public Sentiment<br>(16:03) Reflections on Media, Image and Political Landscape<br>(21:00) Cafe Business and Personal Insights<br>(24:15) Voting Process and Public Perception<br>(27:50) Why Contest in SMC?<br>(34:27) Graduate Mothers Scheme & Early Political Involvement<br>(36:43) Independent Newspapers and Social Engineering<br>(37:22) Joining Politics and PAP Reflections<br>(40:37) SDP's Ideals<br>(48:42) Opposition Role and Policies<br>(59:14) Singapore's Place in New World Order<br>(01:03:48) Navigating Modern Challenges<br>(01:09:32) Youth Engagement and Pesonal Growth<br>(01:12:37) One Shiok Thing</p><p><strong>Find Dr Chee Soon Juan Here!</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.yoursdp.org/">Home - Singapore Democratic Party</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cheesoonjuan/">Dr Chee on Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheesoonjuan/?hl=en">Dr Chee on Instagram</a></li></ul><p><strong>One Shiok Thing</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iqra1ojEvM&ab_channel=Netflix">Black Mirror: Season 7 | Official Trailer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsQgc9pCyDU&ab_channel=ParamountPictures">Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning | Official Trailer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nparks.gov.sg/visit/parks/park-detail/east-coast-park">East Coast Park Map</a></li></ul><p><strong>Comment on this episode!</strong></p><ul><li>Reddit: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/">https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/</a></li><li>Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast">https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast</a></li></ul><p><strong>Follow us on our socials for the latest news</strong></p><ul><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut">https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut</a></li><li>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/">https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/</a></li><li>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod">https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod</a></li></ul><p>Mics and Headphones from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shure/">@shure</a></p><p>Chairs from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ergotune.co/">@ergotunechair</a></p><p>Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak</p>
April 18, 2025
<p>Koh Buck Song, poet, writer, and country brand advisor, has helped shape how the world sees Singapore. He joins us to unpack the essence of what it means to be Singaporean and how we see ourselves. We also discuss how our shared identity as Singaporeans makes us unique. We explore why multiculturalism is our secret sauce, how hawker centres are more than food courts, and what we’re missing when it comes to soul and identity.</p><p><strong>Our Sponsor - Singapore International Foundation (SIF)</strong></p><ul><li>This episode was done in partnership SIF, who brings communities together to share skills, ideas, and solutions to the global challenges of today.</li><li>As Singapore marks SG60, SIF also celebrates our nation’s rich multicultural heritage, unity and diversity that continues to shape who we are.</li><li>If you want to find out more about SIF and the work they do, follow them at @siforg (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/siforg">https://www.instagram.com/siforg</a>)</li></ul><p><br>(00:00) A Message From SIF<br>(00:55) Intro<br>(01:27) What Is A Country Brand Ambassador?<br>(03:13) SG50 to SG60 Transition<br>(18:42) Cultural Soft Power<br>(19:19) SG's Orchid Diplomacy<br>(22:35) Multiculturalism as Singapore's X Factor<br>(27:25) Brand Identity vs. Reality<br>(34:02) Cultural Investments and Future of Singapore<br>(35:50) Power Dynamics<br>(36:45) Cultural Export and Singapore Brandin<br>(38:41) The Role of Food in Singapore's Identity<br>(41:30) Hard Power vs. Soft Power<br>(54:22) Singapore's National Symbols and Identity<br>(59:13) Singlish as Part of Singapore's Brand<br>(01:06:08) One Shiok Thing</p><p><strong>One Shiok Thing</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCSqZLneYfE">Women's Premier League All-Stars vs Brisbane Roar Match Highlights</a></li><li><a href="https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-fc/scott-parker-key-decision-inspired-burnley-promotion-bid-5081696">Scott Parker discusses key decision that has inspired Burnley's promotion bid amid tense Championship battle</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhsVj_4ONoA">A Man on the Inside | Official Trailer</a></li></ul><p><strong>Comment on this episode!</strong></p><ul><li>Reddit: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/">https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/</a></li><li>Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast">https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast</a></li></ul><p><strong>Follow us on our socials for the latest news</strong></p><ul><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut">https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut</a></li><li>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/">https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/</a></li><li>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod">https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod</a></li></ul><p>Mics and Headphones from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shure/">@shure</a></p><p>Chairs from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ergotune.co/">@ergotunechair</a></p><p>Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak</p>
April 17, 2025
<p>Donald Low, Professor of Practice at the HKUST Institute for Public Policy, joins us to talk about his new book on COVID’s lasting impact on China, the consequences of Donald Trump’s tariffs & counterintuitive facts about the global economy. And of course, with his decade’s long experience in the Singapore civil service, we also discuss the upcoming GE2025, and how voters should think about the candidates.</p><p><strong>★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★</strong><br>Sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0NweTJadDBFMm9XOUJocFRlR2ZoUk5YOHQtZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttRzhrbTMxNFhNTzJ4UG03MGtoWFlpU3ZvODdrOXpHNG11WkE3RjRna3RXbDRsZldsS2dvMjdmbTN3VDQ2VTdyclJacFBPQ09OcmVrb0xWM1ZMWjdPcEZBaWxPWVkyYmpGYTNCbFlHY3VOVDFKcFlQNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yahlahbut.com%2F&v=LB5w2xGUr9Y">https://www.yahlahbut.com</a> to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!</p><p><strong>Find Donald Low at the links below:</strong></p><ul><li>His book, The Price of Zero: https://thepriceofzero.org/</li><li>Donald Low on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donald.l.fc </li></ul><p>(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans<br>(00:52) Intro<br>(05:14) Hong Kong vs Singapore COVID Response<br>(07:15) China's Pandemic Management<br>(12:28) Donalds Book: The Price of Zero<br>(25:41) Hong Kong Political Climate<br>(30:01) Resilience in Hong Kong and Singapore's Perspective<br>(32:43) Social Contracts and Expectations<br>(35:02) Trust in Government and Social Behaviour<br>(36:58) MNCs Shifting from Hong Kong to Singapore<br>(41:18) China's Economic Future and Global Impact<br>(49:20) Singapore's Domestic Consumption and Trade Dependency<br>(57:36) Economic Strengths and Trade Relationships<br>(58:08) China's Trade Surplus<br>(59:34) Singapore's Surpluses<br>(01:00:17) Economic Policies and Accumulation<br>(01:09:31) Economic Bans and Regulations<br>(01:15:38) Municipal vs National Issues in Elections<br>(01:21:52) One Shiok Thing </p><p><strong>One Shiok Thing</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg8e5gq8ljo">Katy Perry back on Earth after reaching space</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr42vIrNIjY">I went to France because I’m bored and then went home</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195917358-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-east">The Rise and Fall of the EAST</a></li></ul><p><strong>Comment on this episode!</strong></p><ul><li>Reddit: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/">https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/</a></li><li>Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast">https://t.me/YahLahButPodcast</a></li></ul><p><strong>Follow us on our socials for the latest news</strong></p><ul><li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut">https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbut</a></li><li>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/">https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/</a></li><li>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod">https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpod</a></li></ul><p>Mics and Headphones from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shure/">@shure</a></p><p>Chairs from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ergotune.co/">@ergotunechair</a></p><p>Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak</p>
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