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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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#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...
#728: Shanmugam vs Pritam in Parliament & Fullerton Pulls Out of “Friends of Israel” Gala
Things got fiery in Parliament as Minister Shanmugam urged opposition parties to “clearly and immediately” reject identity politics - what followed wa...
#727: Less Than 1/3 of Bus Captains are S’poreans & Thousands Sign Pickleball Petition
During a recent doorstop interview, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow mentioned that less than one third of bus captains are Singaporeans, and ho...
#726: Ng Chee Meng Asks For “Empathy” After Income Insurance Rebuked & Shanmugam Praises Trump
NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng says empathy must play a bigger role, after Income Insurance was publicly rebuked by the SG courts for its “wholly unreasonabl...
#725 ft. National Coach of SG Football - What’s Broken & Why There’s Hope for the Lions
Gavin Lee, the interim head coach of the Singapore men’s national football team, shares his journey from giving up on playing professionally at 15 to...
#724: Is the F1 Singapore Grand Prix Good for SG & JB Drivers Slam LTA Restrictions
Has Singapore’s glittering F1 night been worth the multi-million dollar investment? We explore whether the economic returns have matched the hype. Els...
#723: “No More Work” From Home for NUS Staff & Man Tries to Hit Monkey at the Zoo
NUS has rolled out a five-day mandatory return-to-office policy for all staff starting 1 Oct 2025, but a number of staff are unhappy. Elsewhere, a vir...
#722: SG Population Hits Record 6.11m & Students to Get Central Kitchen Meals at 13 Schools
Singapore’s population has reached a record 6.11 million, largely driven by growth in the non-resident workforce, sparking renewed debates about space...
#721 ft. Kf Seetoh - Millionaire Hawkers & the Best Way to Save Hawker Culture
Kf Seetoh, founder of Makansutra and Singapore’s most outspoken hawker culture advocate, joins us to talk about the past, present and future of hawker...
#720: MP Says Now is the Best Time to Raise a Family in SG & Local “Cake Picnic” Event Slammed
MP Cassandra Lee sparked a firestorm by claiming that now is “the best time in Singapore to start & raise a family”. Elsewhere, an event organiser dra...
#719: Backlash for Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow’s MRT Comments & AI Course for Civil Servants
Rishi Budhrani joins us to discuss comments made by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow in Parliament about Singapore’s MRT system, which is under...
#718 ft. Chai Hong - How BTO Flats Affect SG Filmmakers & Making SG’s First Sci-Fi Comedy Movie
Filmmaker Cheng Chai Hong joins us to discuss his latest movie “We Can Save The World!!!”, and the power of storytelling in shaping how we see society...
#717: Agoda’s Layoff Terms Sparks Outrage & Kway Chap Stall Refuses to Sell 3rd Bowl of Kway
Agoda recently laid off 50 staff in SG and triggered backlash when they alleged threatened to remove severance packages from employees who reported an...
#716 ft. Goh Hanyan - Unpacking Recent Hawker Controversies & How We Can Save the Culture
Goh Hanyan answers questions relating to Socially-Conscious Enterprise Hawker Centres (SEHCs), which have been in the news lately. She draws from her...
#715: Foreign Freelancers Banned in SG & SAF Bulk Order Scam Hits Small Businesses
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#714: 14-Year Old Radicalised by Extremist and Incel Views & Gen Z’s Sober Party Trend
Singapore reported its first case of self-radicalisation involving a 14-year-old boy influenced by a mix of incel, far-right, far-left and ISIS ideolo...
#713 | Janadas Devan – The Absurdity of a Singaporean Identity and the Fragility of Cohesion
Janadas Devan, Chairman of the Singapore International Foundation’s (SIF) Board of Governors, reflects on Singapore’s 60-year journey from unexpected...
#712: Tharman’s "We First" Speech Opens Parliament & Couple Stranded on Pulau Ubin over $5 Fare
Singapore’s 15th Parliament opened with President Tharman’s call for a “we first” mindset, Speaker Seah warning MPs not to treat Parliament like TikTo...
#711: Cost of Living Tops GE2025 Concerns & TikToker Sparks IKEA Halal Food Debate
The IPS post-election survey after GE2025 reveals cost of living as the top voter concern, with PAP and WP credibility scores converging and younger v...
#710: Stephanie Tan on Choosing PSP over PAP, Being Labelled a “Homemaker” & Making PSLE Optional
Stephanie Tan, CEC member of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), sits down with us to discuss her journey from lawyer to civil servant to homemaker an...
#709: Edwin Tong Slams US Comedian’s Censorship Claims & Italian Swimmers Caught for Shoplifting
US comedian Sammy Obeid claimed his Singapore show was cancelled due to censorship over the Gaza crisis, but IMDA says it was because of a late licenc...
#708: U17 Footballer Dropped For Choosing Exams & Jack Neo’s AI LKY Video Deemed “Respectful”
A viral online post by local celeb Norfasarie about her son’s omission from the U17 national team, after prioritising N-level studies over a training...
#707: Platform Workers Press Ng Chee Meng & Safra’s Wild Plan to Go Beyond a Social Club
Platform workers met NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng to raise frustrations over unclear fares, illegal foreign riders, and the future of gig work. At the same...
#706 ft. Pritam Singh - Why SG’s Leader of Opposition Won’t Be PM & Dealing with Govt Scrutiny
Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh joins us after GE2025 to talk candidly about the Workers’ Party’s results, the challenges of opposition politics...
#705 ft. Dr Ang Swee Chai - Risking Her Life in Gaza as a Christian Surgeon for Palestinians
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ang Swee Chai recounts her arrest & interrogation in Singapore linked to her husband Francis’s escape, her decision to speak pu...
#704: Living with HIV - Stigmas, Rejections & Why HIV is No Longer a Death Sentence
Calvin Tan was diagnosed HIV-positive at a time when the illness carried heavy stigma in Singapore. He shares the shock of his diagnosis, the rejectio...
#703: Breaking Down PM Wong’s National Day Rally & Sengkang Bullies Suspended for Death Threats
PM Wong’s National Day Rally 2025 drew mixed reactions, with analysts noting its measured tone and opposition parties issuing their responses. We also...
#702 ft. Dr. Christine Yau - The Vision Problem You Can’t Escape & What You Can Do!
Dr Christine Yau – Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the International Eye Cataract Retina Centre – explains wh...
#701: KF Seetoh vs Ong Ye Kung Over Hawker Rules & SBS Transit Apologises for Train Breakdown
KF Seetoh accuses Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre of unfair rules and extra charges for stallholders. Ong Ye Kung responds, disputing the claims and clar...
#700: PM Wong vs Pritam on National Day Message & Wake Up SG Founder to Be Called to the Bar
National Day messages from PM Lawrence Wong and Workers’ Party Chief Pritam Singh highlight differing aspects on nation-building. We unpack their cont...
#699: Trial To Extend Liquor Licenses to 4am & Muslim Passenger Served Pork on SIA
Singapore will trial extended liquor hours till 4AM for nightlife spots in Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Upper Circular Road as part of a plan to revital...
#698 ft. Sandra Riley Tang - Her Viral Video Against HDB & Why She Quit Music After Coldplay
Sandra Riley Tang joins us to talk about her unforgettable performance with Coldplay in Singapore, her departure from The Sam Willows, and her passion...