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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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Haresh Terence

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Lawrence Wong
Lawrence Wong is a Singaporean politician and a member of the People's Action Party (PAP). He has served in various ministerial roles, including Minister for Finance and Minister for Education. Wong is known for his involvement in economic policies and public finance, and he has been a prominent figure in Singapore's political landscape, especially during election periods.
Chan Chun Sing
Chan Chun Sing is a prominent Singaporean politician and member of the People's Action Party (PAP). He has served in various ministerial roles, including Minister for Education and Minister for Trade and Industry. Known for his focus on education reform and economic development, Chan has been an advocate for addressing the pressures faced by students and parents in Singapore's competitive educational landscape. He emphasizes the importance of resilience and innovation in education, and he is actively involved in discussions about the future of Singapore's political landscape and governance.
Dr Tan See Leng
Dr Tan See Leng is the Minister for Manpower in Singapore. He has a background in business and has been involved in various economic policies and initiatives. Dr. Tan has faced challenges during his political career, including managing public feedback and addressing controversies, such as his comments on speaking Cantonese in Parliament. He is known for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and his focus on the role of foreign workers in Singapore's economy.

Topics Discussed

GE2025 rallies Chee Soon Juan Ong Ye Kung politics Singapore Opposition Parties Workers' Party Lawrence Wong candidate shifts Marine Parade GRC voter concerns Nomination Day Marine Parade WPs absence Harpreet Singh PAP candidates campaigning elections tuition education political diversity resilience elitism Foreign Talent Economic Anxieties Cantonese in Parliament COVID-19 Response Public Feedback Foreign Workers Internship Exposure vs Pay Healthcare Costs Sustainable Healthcare

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0:00 49:02

#652 - Unpacking the GE2025 Rallies & Yah Lah But Mentioned in a Speech Against Chee Soon Juan

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Haresh Terence
Keywords
GE2025 rallies Chee Soon Juan Ong Ye Kung politics Singapore

Our GE2025 Plans!!
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Singapores GE2025 rallies are officially underway, and we dive into the energy, tactics, and speeches from five partiesWP in Sengkang, SDP in Marsiling, PSP in Marymount, PAP in Woodlands, and PBP in Tampines. From Chee Soon Juans crowd control to WPs tightly-run lineup and Minister Ong Ye Kung mentioning Yah Lah But onstage, we break down the highlights and surprises. We also reflect on our Day 1 journey through Sembawang, Marsiling-Yew Tee, and Nee Soon, and how being on the ground in our APolitical Party Bus is changing how we see GE2025 unfold.

Want to know where were heading next? Track the Yah Lah But GE2025 bus live at ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025

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(00:00) Intro
(11:17) Unpacking the GE2025 Rallies
(42:20) One Shiok Comment
(45:57) One Shiok Thing

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0:00 47:47

#651 - Opposition Parties Blast WPs Pullout & Lawrence Wong Defends Last-Minute Candidate Shifts

Hosts
Haresh Terence
Guests
Lawrence Wong
Keywords
GE2025 Opposition Parties Workers' Party Lawrence Wong candidate shifts Marine Parade GRC voter concerns

Our GE2025 Plans!!
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This is our first on-the-ground episode of our Yah Lah But GE2025 coverage, where were travelling to all 33 constituencies over 8 days in our APolitical Party Bus. We break down WPs shock withdrawal from Marine Parade GRC, leaving over 130,000 voters uncontested - and setting off a wave of criticism. Then we unpack PM Lawrence Wongs post-nomination press conference, where he explained PAPs candidate moves and addressed voter concerns. And mid-way through the recording, a minister made an unplanned appearance. Youll have to listen to find out who it is (clue: hes been on our podcast before). While he may have appeared, but the hot takes remain fully ours.

Want to know where were heading next? Track the Yah Lah But GE2025 bus live at yahlahbut.com

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(00:00) Intro
(08:55) Opposition Parties Blast WPs Pullout
(26:13) Lawrence Wong Defends Last-Minute Candidate Shifts
(42:36) One Shiok Comment
(44:09) One Shiok Thing

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0:00 1:00:38

#650 - Nomination Day Surprises & Our Plan For Covering GE2025 In A Way Thats Never Been Done

Hosts
Haresh Terence
Keywords
Nomination Day GE2025 Marine Parade WPs absence Harpreet Singh PAP candidates campaigning elections

Our GE2025 Plans!!
Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!

GE2025 is officially underway - and your daily hustings coverage starts NOW. In this special kickoff to this series, Haresh and Terence unpack the biggest Nomination Day headlines: Marine Parades surprise walkover, WPs absence, Harpreet Singh in Punggol, and a last-minute PAP three-way trade. We talk WPs strategy, Gan Kim Yongs curious deployment, and why so many PAP candidates keep shifting ground. Plus, we finally reveal our plans for covering GE2025 in a way thats never been done before, with our own custom BUS.

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0:00 2:00:28

#649 ft. Chan Chun Sing - Regulating Tuition, GE2025 & The Role of Opposition Parties

Hosts
Haresh Terence
Guests
Chan Chun Sing
Keywords
GE2025 tuition education political diversity resilience elitism Singapore

Our GE2025 Plans!!
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Minister Chan Chun Sing opens up on Singapores most emotional pressure points: PSLE, streaming, tuition, and our obsession with comparison. He challenges the idea that we should do more to build resilience - maybe we should do less. We also talk about the need for political diversity as well as its misconceptions. He warns against slogan politics, and clarifies the difference between political leaders and politicians. We also tackle elitism, and the future of Singapore 100 years ahead. This episode was recorded on 16 Apr 2025.

(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans
(00:50) Intro
(06:35) Education and Resilience
(11:51) Parental Concerns in Education
(18:32) The Competitive Landscape
(26:37) Standardized Testing Debate
(27:18) Alternative Education Models
(34:21) Customization in Education
(37:50) Teachers' Role in Technology Integration
(45:22) The Value of Personal Growth
(48:49) Smaller Class Sizes and Teacher Resources
(54:45) The Role of Tuition in Education
(56:03) Challenges with Current Educational Practices
(57:16) Ethics in the Education Industry
(01:01:03) Cultural vs. Policy Change in Education
(01:06:41) Adapting Education for Diversity of Strengths
(01:11:03) Encouraging Innovation in Learning
(01:13:51) Political Systems and Governance
(01:18:18) Leadership in Politics
(01:20:13) Importance of Quality Ideas
(01:21:47) Diversity in Political Service
(01:22:59) Challenges and Standards in Leadership
(01:27:04) Role of Public and Private Sector in Politics
(01:35:40) Challenges and Commitment for Singapore's Future
(01:39:12) Global Appeal and Multiracial Society
(01:47:46) Engagement and Dialogue with Citizens
(01:52:51) Singapore's International Presence
(01:54:58) One Shiok Thing

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0:00 1:35:25

#648 ft. Dr Tan See Leng - Foreign Talent, Economic Anxieties & Speaking Cantonese in Parliament

Hosts
Haresh Terence
Guests
Dr Tan See Leng
Keywords
Foreign Talent Economic Anxieties Cantonese in Parliament COVID-19 Response Public Feedback Foreign Workers Internship Exposure vs Pay Healthcare Costs Sustainable Healthcare

★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★
Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!

Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng joins YLB to talk about Singapore’s economic anxieties, the role of foreign workers, and how his business background shapes his policies. From his COVID-era baptism of fire to recent controversies on speaking Cantonese in Parliament and the internship exposure vs pay debate, Dr. Tan answers everything—including audience backlash. He also reflects on optimism, ambition, and what makes Singapore’s small but mighty brand work. This episode was recorded on 14 Apr 2025.

(00:00) Our GE2025 Plans
(00:50) Intro
(02:44) Transition to Politics
(07:28) COVID-19 Response
(13:48) Challenges in Government Transition
(25:17) Handling Public Feedback
(27:19) Addressing Recent Criticism
(35:35) Cantonese in Parliament
(43:10) Fear of Foreign Workers
(54:22) Singaporean Talent Abroad
(01:03:14) Long-term Strategies
(01:07:42) Safeguards for Foreign Media
(01:08:05) Internship Remark Taken Out of Context
(01:10:11) The Value of Skills and Internships
(01:14:42) Healthcare Costs and Funding Models
(01:17:04) State-Funded vs Private Healthcare
(01:19:50) Sustainable Healthcare and Savings
(01:26:50) One Shiok Thing

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