{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#628 - Tan See Leng’s Cantonese Catchphrase & Should Thaipusam be a Public Holiday?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6110dc28\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4015,"description":"Last week in Parliament, Minister of Manpower Dr Tan See Leng chided PSP’s Leong Mun Wai with a viral Cantonese movie quote that is dividing public opinion. Was it a power move, or unnecessary condescension on his part? Meanwhile, Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim is pushing for Thaipusam to be reinstated as a public holiday, arguing that Singapore’s public holiday distribution is unequal. But will the government ever consider adding another day off?(00:00) Intro(07:30) Tan See Leng’s Cantonese Catchphrase(42:55) Should Thaipusam be a Public Holiday?(58:21) One Shiok Comment(01:00:53) One Shiok ThingFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutTan See Leng’s Cantonese CatchphraseLeong Mun Wai responds to Tan See Leng's Cantonese quip, says he is voicing concerns from the public63% of resident PMET growth from 2014 to 2024 from local-born Singaporeans: Tan See LengClip of quote from Andy Lau movie Blood Brothers[Paywalled] Zaobao article about response to Tan See Leng’s quip[January 2025] Leong Mun Wai Challenges Tan See Leng on Underemployment and PME Ratio in ParliamentShould Thaipusam be a Public Holiday?After MP Jamus Lim calls for Thaipusam public holiday return, Singapore ministry says up to employers to allow religious worshipHOLIDAYS (AMENDMENT) BILL [1968]YAHOO POLL: Do you think there's a need for another public holiday in Singapore?Why do devotees pierce themselves during Thaipusam?One Shiok CommentComment from Availabe_Ad9766Comment from d61helixOne Shiok ThingMichael Lewis on what he learned by studying the elitesThe Art Of Destroying The DealMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Lvk5K12uIp8q5bBqjTX7ifPJqJOT83Ao1XFNVRr_Xoo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZTdl/ZGY1MDIzMGVjZThh/OWI0MzllMzQ5ZWQ2/Zjg0ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}