#484 - Was SimplyGo U-turn the Right Move & Old Chang Kee Costs $7 in London?

The U-turn that came out of nowhere! Fresh from being sworn in as the Minister of Transport, Chee Hong Tat announced that the plan to transition fully to SimplyGo by 1st June would be shelved. Does this show that the authorities are listening to feedback, or is it just delaying the inevitable? Elsewhere, a viral TikTok showed that an Old Chang Kee sardine puff from the Trafalgar Square outlet sells for about $7, triggering a range of responses from incredulous Singaporeans. Is the higher price in London warranted?Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf 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.comWas SimplyGo U-turn the Right Move?LTA shelves plan to replace older public transport payment cards with SimplyGo by JuneCommuters no longer need to switch to SimplyGo as LTA U-turns on move to replace older ticketing systemSimplyGo timeline: How it came about and why the change of mind on EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay card replacementSingapore’s rare U-turn on transport payment: will SimplyGo ‘policy blind spot’ become an election issue? | South China Morning PostCommentary: SimplyGo Ez-link woes — why contactless card payments haven't taken off in S'pore as they have elsewhereMPs voice support as MOT & LTA postpone transition to SimplyGoOld Chang Kee Costs $7 in London?#trending: S$7 for Old Chang Kee sardine puff? Netizens reel over steep prices at homegrown brand's London outletOne Shiok CommentComments on YLB Video on TikTokOne Shiok ThingChinese-developed nuclear-powered battery can last 50 years without rechargingAqua gets candid about their new resurgence since "Barbie"Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.