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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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#768: Secrets to Overcoming Self-Doubt & Turning Your Passion Into a Career
Ruth Saw, an adult professional trainer, reflects on her personal journey of confidence and growth, and how lived experience shaped her approach to le...
#767: Pritam vs Indranee as Parliament Deems Him Unfit as LO & Bayfront MRT Stops Dancers
Tensions were rife as Parliament backed a motion expressing regret over Pritam Singh’s conduct, deeming him unfit to continue as Leader of the Opposit...
#766: PAP’s Jasmin Lau Refutes TraceTogether "Fiasco" & S’porean Challenged by Warner Bros
MOS Jasmin Lau and WP MP Kenneth Tiong spar in Parliament over an amendment that will allow public sector data to be shared with trusted external part...
#765: Pritam Singh’s LO Role Under Fire from Indranee & Hwa Chong Denies Punishing Students
Leader of the House, Indranee Rajah, files a motion to consider Pritam Singh’s suitability as Leader of the Opposition, while Hwa Chong addresses clai...
#764: Is Singapore Really Multicultural? A Youth Leader’s Unfiltered Take
Amalina Nasir, a youth leader and advocate for interfaith work in Singapore, shares her work bridging young Singaporeans with global communities. Draw...
#763: Backlash for NMP Dr Haresh’s PAP Shirt & Uproar at Hwa Chong’s New Canteen Food
A photo of an Incoming NMP, Dr Haresh Singaraju, wearing a PAP shirt sparks renewed debate over the scheme’s neutrality. Elsewhere, “cookhouse-style”...
#762: S’pore “Concerned” by USA’s Capture of Venezuelan President & 9 New NMPs Announced
The Singapore MFA expresses “grave concern” over US intervention in Venezuela, but what does it mean for regular citizens like us? Elsewhere, the new...
#761: PM Wong’s Message for 2026 vs Opposition Parties & Backlash for STOMP Article on Yong Tau Foo
PM Wong delivered his New Year’s message, highlighting Singapore’s 4.8% economic growth over 2025, while also calling for a refreshed strategy going i...
#760: Footballers vs Ministers, How S'pore Looks from Abroad & What We Learnt While in the UK
After an epic trip to the UK in early December, we reflect on the whole experience, discussing football & sporting culture in the UK vs Singapore, cla...
#759: S’porean Architect on How Feng Shui Made Him World-Famous & Why COVID Saved Him | Dear Modern
Recorded onsite in London, we speak with Cliff Tan, architect and creator of Dear Modern, on how a “very Singaporean” path led him to global fame. Cli...
#758: S'porean in Premier League Football On What We Need to Succeed Overseas | Sean Bai, Burnley FC
Recorded onsite at Burnley FC, we speak with Sean Bai, Chief of Staff of Football about Singapore’s AFC Asian Cup qualification, belief under pressure...
#757: Best Foreign Interference, Most “Umbrage” News Story & More - The Inaugural SINKIE AWARDS!
It’s the first-ever SINKIE AWARDS! This is the inaugural version of our own Yah Lah But Year-end Awards, and it’s unlike any Singaporean award show yo...
#756: SEA Games Athletes Slammed by SNOC for Poor Performance & Backlash for SG Mermaid Influencer
Singapore won 52 gold medals at the SEA Games, but during a review, Mark Chay, Secretary General of SNOC, criticised football and badminton performanc...
#755: Bertha Henson on Support for PM Wong, What Pritam Said on the Assembly & Her New Book
Bertha Henson returns to talk to us about her reflections on GE2025, how the senior and new ministers have been faring, as well as her latest book: “H...
#754: What the Bondi Beach Shooting Means for S’pore & Backlash for $2 Coffee at Bras Basah Stall
A shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach prompted global scrutiny and increased police patrols in Singapore, alongside statements condemning hate-based viol...
#753: Mediacorp Pulls Pritam Interview Over Contempt & Wedding Venue Slams Influencer for Request
Mediacorp removed a CNA interview with Pritam Singh after concerns it could amount to contempt of court, with both parties issuing apologies. Separate...
#752: Head Coach Gavin Lee on What Football Means to S'poreans & The One Moment He Cried in HK
Gavin Lee, the newly instated Singapore national team head coach, returns to YLB to discuss his appointment, the experience clinching a spot at the As...
#751: HDB Resident Satisfaction Drops in 13 Areas & Backlash Against Stanchart Marathon
HDB’s latest survey shows resident satisfaction falling in 13 of 17 areas, including cleanliness, noise and privacy. Elsewhere, the Standard Chartered...
#750: Are Chinese Singaporean Men “Ugly”? Viral Sketch Sparks Heated Debate | Yah Lah But Live!
We recorded our first-ever live podcast recording outside of Singapore! With a small intimate crowd in the heart of London! We talk about a recent vir...
#749: Pritam Singh Loses Appeal Against Conviction & MRT Delay Sparks Calls for Better Comms
The High Court upheld Pritam Singh’s conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee, prompting public and political responses. Separately, an East-...
#748: 3 in 5 Employers Planning Hiring Freeze in 2026 & Dad Slams CCTV of Son Allegedly Stealing
A new SNEF survey shows nearly three in five employers planning a 2026 hiring freeze and slower wage growth. Separately, a Haji Lane shop posted CCTV...
#747: Trump Envoy Credits USA for Singapore “Miracle” & Sports Hub Rebranded as “The Kallang”
Anjani Sinha , the Trump-appointed US ambassador to SG, ruffled feathers when he said that the US has helped with the Singapore “miracle”. Elsewhere,...
#746: SG Workers Want Free Lunches, Cheap Transport & Metal Nets Installed to Block Pickleball
New workforce surveys show Singapore employees prioritising flexiwork, free lunches and subsidised commutes for returning to the office, but is it rep...
#745: Backlash for PM Wong’s Comments on China-Japan Tension & Tiong Bahru Flats Fail HIP Vote
PM Wong’s comments on China–Japan tensions sparked waves of reaction from Chinese netizens. Meanwhile, two Tiong Bahru blocks narrowly missed qualifyi...
#744: Should Gavin Lee Be The Next Football Head Coach & Miss Mexico Booed After Miss Universe Win
Now that Singapore’s football team has qualified for the AFC, the big question is whether Gavin Lee should become the Lions’ next permanent head coach...
#743: Minister David Neo Apologies for “Idiot” Remark & PM Wong’s Toolkit For Wealth Inequality
Jacky Ng joins us to unpack the news around Acting MCCY Minister David Neo, who apologised after getting backlash for calling Hong Kong fans and footb...
#742 - Viral School Canteen Vendor Closes Stall & Andie Chen's $100m Target for His F&B Company
Andie Chen joins us to unpack the recent news of a popular school canteen vendor announces closure after receiving complaints from parents and the pub...
#741 ft. IPS Researcher - Why Religion is Rising in SG & Can AI Replace God? | Dr Mathew Mathews
Dr Mathew Mathews joins us to unpack Singapore’s latest race and religion survey by IPS, from national identity trends to why many still rank religiou...
#740 ft. Broadway Beng - How Government Grants Hurt Theatre & How to Fix the Arts Scene in SG
Sebastian Tan, aka Broadway Beng, deep dives into his life as a performer - from the hard start to his career, going on 13-month tour around the UK as...
#739: Ong Beng Seng Keeps PR Status Despite Conviction & Indian Tourist Has Meltdown in McDonalds
After being fined $30,000 for abetting obstruction of justice, property tycoon Ong Beng Seng has kept his Singapore PR status - receiving only a warni...
#738: Edwin Tong Slams Pritam Singh’s Remark on CNA & Backlash for Bill Gates’ Climate Memo
Minister of Law Edwin Tong took issue with Pritam Singh’s “court of public opinion” remark during a recent episode of the The Assembly by CNA. Elsewhe...
#737: WP’s Andre Low on What His Telegram Leak Taught Him About Online Safety
Workers’ Party NCMP Andre Low joins us to discuss his first months in Parliament, the Online Safety Bill debate, and how the opposition approaches tru...
#736: 38 Oxley Rd to Become National Monument & Pritam vs Indranee on Noor Deros “Gatecrash”
NHB officially recommended that 38 Oxley Road, Lee Kuan Yew’s former home, be gazetted as a national monument, which sparked a rebuke by Lee Hsien Yan...
#735: ACS Alumni Angered by Association to Scam Syndicate & Cash Rewards for Catching Rats
After news broke that an alleged scam syndicate in Cambodia involved a former ACS (Independent) student, the ACS Old Boys’ Association (OBA) issued a...
#734: Backlash for Twelve Cupcakes’ Abrupt Closure & SM Lee Urges Immigrants Not To Flaunt Wealth
Popular bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes suddenly shuttered on 29 Oct 2025, leaving 80 employees jobless overnight and the food workers’ union fuming. Els...
#733 ft. K Shanmugam: The Debate Around His Ministerial Statement on Race & Religion in Politics
Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, joins us to unpack his recent ministerial statement on race and religion in Parliament, as well as the subs...
#732: PM Wong Felt Pain Dropping People For GE & Chendol Stall Owner Fires Back at TikTok Critic
In a recent interview, PM Lawrence Wong told the Financial Times that the hardest part of leadership is managing people, and that dropping long-time c...
#731: Lapses Found in Megan Khung’s Tragic Case of Abuse & Marine Parade’s $1m Bus Service Ends
A government review has found multiple lapses across agencies in the tragic case of four-year-old Megan Khung, who died after prolonged abuse. Elsewhe...
#730: 3 Women Acquitted of Pro-Palestinian Walk to Istana & SCC Votes Against Renaming “Men’s Bar”
Three women who organised a walk to the Istana in support of the Palestinian cause have surprisingly been acquitted after a year-long case. Elsewhere,...
#729 ft. Ex-NMP: We Shouldn’t Run for Elections! The Problem with The Scheme | Anthea Ong
Former Nominated MP and social changemaker Anthea Ong discusses the NMP scheme - what it was meant to be, why it’s misunderstood, and how it can evolv...