#693: The Controversial Death of Jane Lee & Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East Library

The tragic death of Jane Lee, owner of Sumo Salad, has sparked nationwide debate about Singapore’s Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA). We break down what happened, the WICA loopholes she flagged before her passing, and why her case has rattled business owners and employees alike. Plus: Singapore’s libraries are moving into shopping malls, but is that a good thing?

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(01:30) Intro
(07:37) The Controversial Death of Jane Lee
(27:44) Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East Library
(42:06) One Shiok Comment
(45:00) One Shiok Thing

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The Controversial Death of Jane Lee

• MOM looking into alleged fraudulent work injury claim against Sumo Salad; police investigating owner's death
• MOM probing work injury claim flagged by late Sumo Salad boss Jane Lee: Dinesh
• What is the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA)

Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East Library

• From standalone sites to mall tenants: Is this the future of Singapore's libraries?
• LAB25 (Libraries & Archives Blueprint 2025)

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak

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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.