#365 - Tin Pei Ling’s Grab Gig Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns & Calvin Cheng Shames Cash-Only Businesses

Recently, MP Tin Pei Ling announced that she would be joining Grab Singapore as its director of public affairs and policy. Concerns about conflict of interest were raised online, and the story even gained traction and made headlines internationally. At the end of last week, Grab announced that her role would be changed to one of corporate development, and the MP and the PAP both also released press statements addressing the issue. Is there real cause for concern here, or was it much ado about nothing? Elsewhere, Calvin Cheng ignited angry comments on his Facebook post which called people to name and shame businesses that refused to accept digital payments. Was he justified in doing so?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTubeJust Try Only, our new weekly newsletterFolkloryIf 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.com!Get 20% off with promo code “LOVE20”, offer ends at midnight on 16 Feb 2023Tin Pei Ling’s Grab Gig Raises Conflict of Interest ConcernsPAP MP Tin Pei Ling no more at Grab public affairs, moves to corporate development after conflict of interest accusationsAmid questions about conflict of interest, Tin Pei Ling says role as MP 'distinct' from new job at Grab - CNAGrab moves MP Tin Pei Ling to 'corporate development' role after debate over conflict of interestSingapore ruling party MP Tin Pei Ling switches roles at Grab after public outcryCommentary: The nature of MP Tin Pei Ling’s new role at Grab muddies perceptionNSF was AWOL for over 9 years before surrendering himselfPAP MPs must expect sharper questioning with more opposition in Parliament, outlines PM Lee in Rules of PrudenceCalvin Cheng Shames Cash-Only BusinessesCalvin Cheng calls for boycott of businesses that only accept cash, commenters say there may be valid reasonsOne Shiok CommentComment by internetlurker96Post by zeezeewayOne Shiok ThingWinnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey TrailerWhy E-ink innovation is so slow | TechAltarEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.