Last week, Law and Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam clapped back at British publication The Economist with a rebuttal of their article about Lawrence Wong succeeding Lee Hsien Loong as PM. His Facebook post drew many comparisons between the UK and Singapore, and so far has seen a mixed reaction from online commentators. What could have been the impetus behind the response to the “sneer”? Elsewhere, a survey revealed that 1 in 2 Singapore workers would quit their job if asked to be in the office more often. Is this just a strawberry generation mindset, or does it point to societal attitudes towa ..read more

Jamus Lim comes to the YLB studio for a deep dive into the Singapore education system and what Singaporeans need to do in their careers to prepare for the impending AI wave. On top of that, he talks about his expectations vs. reality as an MP (no jokes about cockles, we promise), redefining what it means to succeed in Singapore, and also destroys Terence’s One Shiok Thing with economics. Find us here! Our website  YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory Capture stories & memories from your parents while they are still around! Click here to chat with us on WhatsApp, or ..read more

Actress Oon Shu An drops by the YLB studio to talk about her latest production, Tartuffe: The Imposter, why she loves to work with young creatives, and how choosing to follow your passion as your job might not be the best idea. We also go deep into her thoughts and feelings about the conflict in Gaza, and why it’s important for people with platforms to speak up. Find us here! Our website YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory Capture stories & memories from your parents while they are still around! Click here to chat with us on WhatsApp, or find out more info at Folklory.c ..read more

We knew this was coming, but it still surprised us when it was finally announced. DPM Lawrence Wong will be taking over as Singapore’s Prime Minister come 15th May. Are we ready for a new PM? What does this announcement mean for the timing of the upcoming General Elections? Elsewhere, authorities announced that all employers must institute a process for workers to make formal requests for flexible work arrangements from December onwards. Does this move the needle on employment welfare, or is it just a grand wayang? Find us here! Our website YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG Our Sponsor: FoodPa ..read more

This past weekend, Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, supposedly in response to an earlier act of aggression on the Iranian consulate in Syria. The international response has been swift to condemn the attack, but also cautious in support for an Israeli counter strike. Why so? Also, it was announced that the Pope will be visiting our shores come September, the latest feather in the cap for Singapore’s standing as an international events hub. What can we expect from this historic papal visit? Find us here! Our website YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Folklory If you’r ..read more

This week, some local writers voiced their objections to the Infocomm Media Development Authority’s (IMDA) plans to build a South-east Asia-focused large language model (LLM), even though a consultation via a survey within the local writing community is still ongoing. Why the outrage over this seemingly innocuous survey? Elsewhere, it was revealed that Singapore’s last trishaw operator had halted tours as early as last year, due to the unavailability of a site to store the trishaws. Are we about to lose this piece of Singapore transport history? Find us here! Our website YLB Subreddit YLB Tik ..read more

Terence Lee, Editor-in-chief at Tech in Asia joins us to share his journey of being in the tech scene for so long, and now leading one of the most influential tech publications in Asia. And which covers stories so incisive they often receive cease-and-desist letters. He also was instrumental in getting his team to cover our story of being screwed over by HOOQ, which was published in Mar 2023. Terence gives us a peek into what it’s like, the challenges of investigating startups, and what keeps him and his team going. Find us here! Our website YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG Folklory Capture ..read more

Minister Desmond Lee has been serving as Minister for National Development since 2020, and joins us to discuss the challenges faced by Singaporeans looking for a HDB. We ask him some important questions about housing affordability, Singapore as a global hub vs being a home and whether or not expectations for housing are being set too high. Find us here! Our website YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTube Our Sponsor: Ministry for National Development! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Ministry for National Development. For more info on what we discussed, here are some im ..read more

We got comedian Sharul Channa in to talk about her upcoming hour-long standup performances and to contribute her thoughts on some hot topics. Last week, the Ministry of Home Affairs explained the bill tabled to grant more powers to the police to apprehend suspects with mental disorders, but mental health experts are concerned it’s too heavy handed. Elsewhere, a man confronted a nearby mosque for having too much “noise”, but is it fair for him to do that? Find us here! Our website YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a ..read more

Sudhir joins us once again to share the first-hand experience of getting POFMA-ed after his company, Jom Media, received the notice in 2023. He also shares his thoughts on the local political scene, his excitement for the upcoming election as well as why “slow journalism” is important for issues like the Israel-Gaza conflict. He also shares a peek into 2 long-form pieces his team is publishing on what’s happening in the middle east. And not to forget the topics of Pritam, Iswaran & the latest video by President Tharman. Find us here! Our website YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG Folklory ..read more