{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#565 ft. Jo Tan - Taking Higher Mother Tongue Just Because You Can? & Are Micro-Weddings the Next Big Idea?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9729b42e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5661,"description":"From 2026, MOE is making it easier for students to qualify for Higher Mother Tongue classes. But why is studying your language at a more difficult level so desirable in Singapore? We ask former Higher Chinese student and now theatre practitioner (in both English and Chinese!) Jo Tan. Also, we discuss the growing trend of micro-weddings, and whether they address the problems of organising traditional big weddings, or create problems of their own!!\nCloud Expo Asia Event\n\nDon't miss Cloud Expo Asia 2024, the premier event for cloud computing professionals. Connect with experts, explore the latest trends, and gain valuable knowledge\nRegister today and be part of the cloud revolution! Register your FREE Ticket now at https://www.gevme.com/CEA24/?promo=&source=other_organic_Podcast \nFind out more:Website   \nLinkedIn \nFacebook \nX\n\n(00:00) Cloud Expo Asia 2024\n(01:02) Intro\n(20:00) Taking Higher Mother Tongue Just Because You Can?\n(53:28) Por Por's Big Fat Surprise Wedding\n(59:20) Are Micro-Weddings the Next Big Idea?\n(01:26:39) One Shiok Thing\nFind us here!\nOur website\nYLB Subreddit\nYLB Telegram Channel\nYLB TikTok\nYLB IG\nYLB YouTube\nTaking Higher Mother Tongue Just Because You Can?\n\nMore students will be allowed to take up Higher Mother Tongue in secondary 1 from 2026\nTeased by classmates as 'jiak kentang', PM Wong highlights importance of bilingualism in his 1st Mandarin NDR speech\nFrom 2026, Higher Mother Tongue qualification in Sec 1 will not be tied to overall PSLE scores\nChan Chun Sing Facebook Post\n\nAre Micro-Weddings the Next Big Idea?\nThe elders might disapprove, but some couples are opting for cheaper, intimate 'micro-weddings'\n\nFind Jo Tan\nInstagram\nPor Por's Big Fat Surprise Wedding\nReview of Dungeons & Distractions\n\nOne Shiok Thing\nFighter Pilot Rates 'Top Gun' Action Scenes For Realism | How Real Is It? | Insider\nKampung Halloween\n\nMics and Headphones from @shure\nChairs from @ergotunechair\n\nEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/P-FL68bNyrAJP_EUfxDZLWp-CdkgeA4hsvYhFh8IVPw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNGVh/NjE1ZTIzODk2ODEx/ZmIwNDkwZWU1NDEy/ZGE4OS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}