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This week, Singapore witnessed the historic handover of the PM role from Lee Hsien Loong to Lawrence Wong, which happened on a balmy Wednesday evening at the Istana grounds. What was unique, interesting, and strange about this once-in-a-generation swearing-in ceremony? Elsewhere, an advertisement peddling a “Masterclass in Leadership” featuring Tan Chuan-Jin received flak online, to the point the ad was removed. Is the criticism fair? Why should anyone begrudge him making an honest living?
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PM Lawrence Wong to S’poreans: ‘Join me and my team in our journey forward’'We will lead in our own way': Lawrence Wong takes office as fourth Prime Minister of SingaporeIn full: Lawrence Wong's first speech as Singapore Prime MinisterTan Chuan-Jin Masterclass Draws Flak
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NCMP Leong Mun Wai of the Progress Singapore Party stops by the YLB studio to tell us why he chose to return to Singapore after 18 years, why we should avoid voting with our feet,, and reveals his message to critics of his behaviour in Parliament.
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MOH is allegedly looking into tightening rules on MCs after receiving feedback about doctors issuing them improperly. What does this mean for employees who are genuinely sick? Elsewhere, it appears that surge pricing has come to concerts in Singapore, specifically for the Hamilton musical, and Laufey’s upcoming concert. Is this going to be a new paradigm for concert-going as we know it; and we debate whether this is a bad thing.
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MOH to tighten rules on MCs after feedback on docs issuing them excessively or improperly | The Straits Times[Jul 2023] Can you get an MC in under 1 minute? CNA tests telemedicine apps to find out - CNAClinic investigated for issuing MCs without audio or video consultation on telemedicine platform - CNA
Dynamic Pricing for Concerts Comes to Singapore
Surge prices for concerts, shows? Fans irked as dynamic pricing creeps into S'pore ticket sales - TODAY[Jun 2023] Taylor Swift Adds Dozens Of Overseas Shows—Here’s Why Tickets Could Be A Lot Cheaper Than In The U.S.
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In anticipation of Lawrence Wong taking over as PM next week, he sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Economist magazine. What did we learn about the PM-designate and his leadership style in this piece? Elsewhere, Singaporeans lamented the loss of yet another local icon; this time, it’s Thambi Magazine Store at Holland Village. Are we hypocrites for reminiscing about the store and calling for it to be saved, but not supporting the business while it was still around?
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Can Lawrence Wong Make Unpopular Decisions?
Lawrence Wong in his own wordsAn interview with Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s next PMPM-to-be Lawrence Wong willing to make 'hard decisions' but will listen to all views: Economist interview
How to Save Holland Village Magazine Store
End of an era as Thambi Magazine Store closes down after more than 80 yearsMeet the man who's keeping Holland Village's iconic Thambi Magazine Store goingHolland Village magazine store owner getting help to reopen shop at new spotLament Thambi magazine store closing, but stop the hypocritical heritage wailingNHB - Our Sg Heritage Plan 2.0 Information Centre: Industry
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This week in Parliament, MPs debated about road safety in Singapore after the recent accident in Tampines that killed two people. While penalties under the Road Traffic Act have been deemed to be adequate vis-a-vis other countries, why are people calling for increasing them? Elsewhere, massage chair brand OSIM’s Mother’s Day ad was criticised for fat shaming and for promoting domestic violence. Was it really that bad or was it just a case of wokeism?
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Penalties for Dangerous Driving Scrutinised
Penalties for dangerous driving adequate, will not be increased for now: MHARed-light cameras caught over 800 speeding violations in three weeks since activation of speed function - CNAFatal Tampines accident's traffic junction design based on 'international safety standards'[UK] MP calls for tighter rules for new drivers[AU] Speed review among recommendations to make Victorian roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists[US] Lessons from the Dutch Traffic Safety Revolution - Bloomberg
OSIM Mother’s Day Ad Fat Shames Mothers?
#trending: Osim apologises, tweaks Mother's Day ads that critics say could spur fat shaming, domestic violence
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In Lawrence Wong’s speech at Samaritans of Singapore’s gala dinner, he suggested that  Singapore will consider additional safeguards around excessive screen time and social media usage for children in order to protect their mental health. Is this considered government overreach? Elsewhere, actor Hossan Leong complained on social media about how a foreign musical last-minute cancellation of a show made the news, while a local production that faced a similar situation did not get the same coverage.
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Less Screen Time for Singapore Children
S’pore to consider additional safeguards around excessive screen time for children: DPM WongTeens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds'Not just about building more capacity at IMH': DPM Wong on enhancing mental health care in SingaporeThe Facebook Generation Wants Some Boundaries - The Atlantic
Hossan Leong Takes Shot at Hamilton Musical
Hossan Leong knocks Hamilton show cancellation due to illness: 'Contingencies must be put in place'Musical Hamilton’s May 2 show to go ahead after abrupt May 1 cancellation due to ‘unexpected illness’Candlelight Concerts: Official Tickets
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