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A Department of Statistics report recently found that more women remaining single is one of the contributing factors for Singapore’s baby drought. However, the ST article headline covering this report was slammed for seemingly laying the blame squarely on women. We discuss why the headline didn’t paint an accurate picture of the situation. Elsewhere, a Singaporean kid brought a handmade poster to the Singapore-South Korea football match at the Sports Hub, only to be told that his poster was not allowed. However, other people who brought posters supporting the Koreans were allowed entry. Why the inconsistency?
(00:00) Intro(06:32) Singles to Blame for Lack of Babies in SG(33:24) Kid’s Poster Banned From Sports Hub Football Match(46:59) One Shiok Comment(51:19) One Shiok Thing
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Singles to Blame for Lack of Babies in SG
Rising share of singles is one main reason for Singapore’s great baby drought: ReportSingapore’s total fertility rate hits record low in 2023, falls below 1 for first timeSingapore Department of Statistics | Using Decomposed Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to Understand the Drivers for the Decline of TFR in SingaporeExtreme heat affects men’s fertility and birth outcomes: NUS study
Kid’s Poster Banned From Sports Hub Football Match
Kids’ handmade poster for S’pore-South Korea match deemed too large, forced to throw it awayKids stopped from bringing poster in support of Lions against South Korea as it was larger than allowed
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The Best Athlete Who Ever Lived | I AM BOLTHow the CCP made Messi their sacrificial lamb
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This week, an 18-year-old involved in a motorcycle chase that killed a Land Transport Authority (LTA) officer tried to absolve himself of blame in his first court appearance. His comments sparked outrage online, with many online commenters questioning why he was not charged for causing the death of the officer. We do a layman dissection of the legal situation. Elsewhere, some Singaporean students have decided against going to the US for their university studies, stating that they feared how pro-Palestinian protests would get in the way of their studies. We discuss why they might want to rethink their decision.
(00:00) Intro(02:24) LTA Officer’s Death Sparks Outrage Against Teen(23:39) Singaporean Students Reconsider US Universities(43:13) One Shiok Comment(44:42) One Shiok Thing
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LTA Officer’s Death Sparks Outrage Against Teen
'I gambled my life as much as he gambled his': Teen in SLE bike chase that killed LTA officer chargedLTA enforcement officer dies in bike chase along SLE, 18-year-old motorcyclist arrestedSLE chase: Teen motorcyclist faces 6 charges including dangerous driving, says he wasn't to blame for LTA officer's deathMurder vs Culpable Homicide in Singapore (and Penalties)
Singaporean Students Reconsider US Universities
Some Singapore students decide against going to elite US colleges over campus protests
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WWE wrestler Dante Chen will be 1st S'porean to compete in a S'pore Cane matchEthan & Hila Reacts To Old H3H3Production Videos & Explains The Creative Process
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Earlier this week, Science Centre Singapore cancelled a ticketed event organised to discuss the differences between sex and gender, after an outcry from some members of the public. Could Science Centre have done anything differently to make this event palatable? Elsewhere, a Crystal Jade promo where diners could get free char siew for reciting a Cantonese insult drew flak for being “demeaning” to children. Is this another case of the “wokeness movement” making life very burdensome?
(00:00) Intro(05:29) Science Centre Cancels Talk About Sex and Gender(27:21) Crystal Jade Offers Char Siew For Cantonese Insult(48:36) One Shiok Comment(53:41) One Shiok Thing
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Science Centre Cancels Talk About Sex and Gender
Science Centre cancels talk discussing differences between sex and gender following public outcryScience Centre cancels event discussing sex and gender after public feedback - CNAScience Cafe Events by Science Centre Singapore
Crystal Jade Offers Char Siew For Cantonese Insult 
Free char siew offer at Crystal Jade outlets splits patrons — some say it 'demeans' kids, others find it funnyCrystal Jade’s char siew promotion draws flak with ‘demeaning’ Cantonese phraseThe video ad on Crystal Jade’s IG‘Giving birth to char siu is better than giving birth to you’: Cantonese insult goes viral after Singapore restaurant promo
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What Mbappe's transfer to Real Madrid means for everyoneFrom China To US: The Illegal Trek Chinese Migrants Are Making To America | Part 1/3 - Walk The Line
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This past weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise appearance at the Shangri-La Dialogue, where he called on Asian countries to join an upcoming Swiss-led peace summit to discuss the terms needed to end the war. While he was applauded by many and even hailed for his “leadership” by Minister of Defence Ng Eng Hen, online commenters criticised the move to host him here. Why the mixed reception? Meanwhile, a new Raffles statue at Fort Canning ignited debate about attitudes towards our colonial past, with even Tommy Koh, Gwee Li Sui and Neil Humphreys wading into the discussion. Is this another case of wokeness gone too far?
(00:00) A message from Folklory(00:51) Intro(07:32) Ukrainian President Zelensky Calls Out China(32:07) New Raffles Statue Sparks Debate About Colonialism(48:31) One Shiok Comment(52:40) One Shiok Thing 
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Want to start a podcast but don’t know how? We want to help!Fill up this short survey to tell us your biggest concerns or questionsWe’ll try our best to develop a solution for YOU!It’ll really help us out, and will take just 2 minutes. Thanks!Ukrainian President Zelensky Calls Out China
Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Singapore, in hopes of rallying support from Asian countriesWatch: Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talksSingapore and Ukraine sign air deal during President Zelensky’s visitUS defense chief hails security partnerships in Asia in face of Russia, China threatsNew Raffles Statue Sparks Debate About Colonialism
‘Colonialism is not neutral’: Third public statue of Sir Stamford Raffles ignites online debate'The Coloniser' is the perfect female villain wrestler for S'pore Pro WrestlingOne Shiok Comment
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This week, PM Wong waded into the case of the migrant worker who was fired for his involvement in a loan shark harassment case, when he wrote a letter to ICA and MOM about the issue. However, the appeal didn’t work, and the migrant worker, Mr Sharif, was forced to leave Singapore this morning. What was the entire fiasco really about? Elsewhere, passengers and crew of Singapore Airlines  have come forward with gripes about SIA’s new safety measures after last week’s turbulence incident. Why are people already calling these new safety measures an “overreaction”?
(00:00) A message from Folklory(01:42) Intro(07:11) Migrant Worker in Loan Shark Case Leaves Singapore(34:42) SIA Passengers Lament New Safety Measures(49:19) One Shiok Comment(51:58) One Shiok Thing
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Special pass of migrant worker fired over 'loan shark' harassment not extended further after last ditch appealMigrant worker, 46, fired over 'loan shark' harassment case, to leave S'pore by May 31 MOM and police refute claims they had asked migrant worker’s employer to deport him#SharifStays: An urgent updatePAP MP Christopher de Souza cleared of improper conduct as lawyer; 'extremely pleased' at being vindicated
Goofy Topic
SQ321 incident: SIA’s new safety measures affecting in-flight service, raising crew stress levelsSIA taking more cautious approach to meal service, safety measures during flight turbulence
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$30,000,000 AI Is Hiding a ScamA woman has mapped out public toilets with bidet in S'pore
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A recent study by the Singapore Department of Statistics found that hawker food prices rose by 6.1% in 2023, the highest increase since 2008. The study also provoked the ire of KF Seetoh and other online commenters; why were people upset about it? Elsewhere, NTU student activists were up in arms about ExxonMobil’s involvement in a new lab initiative on their campus. Is this just another manifestation of the “wokeness” movement or do they have a point here?
(00:00) A message from Folklory(02:08) Intro(11:21) Hawker Prices Increasing at Slower Rate(35:39) NTU Student Activists “Protest” New Lab Initiative(50:12) One Shiok Comment(57:32) One Shiok Thing
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Hawker Prices Increasing at Slower Rate
Hawker food prices rose by 6.1% in 2023, but cost pressures easing7 hawkers joined succession scheme in two years; others cite lack of incentives to joinSHawker Food Price Trends Across Cooked Food Establishment Types | SingStatDOS | SingStat Website - FAQ on Consumer Price Index (CPI)Progressive Wage Model for the food services sectorFB Post by KF Seetoh
NTU Student Activists “Protest” New Lab Initiative
'We don't buy it': Student activists protest ExxonMobil's role in S$60m low-carbon research lab at NTUNTU Divest (@ntudivest) on InstagramFossil-Fuelled Universities | Students for a Fossil Free FutureNTU Singapore, ExxonMobil and A*STAR launch S$60 million corporate lab
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Paris Hilton and Carter Reum on AI, Parenting and “Creating the Next Disney”Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 | Official Trailer | Disney+
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