#642 - PM Lawrence Wong Goes Viral & Calvin Cheng’s Gaza Comments Spark Backlash

PM Lawrence Wong’s speech on US tariffs and global trade shockwaves didn’t just make headlines in Singapore - it went viral around the world, earning praise from political commentators and international audiences. But is it a true rallying cry that will inspire confidence? Elsewhere, the saga regarding former NMP Calvin Cheng’s comments about sending a group of activists to Gaza has triggered a series of negative reactions, with the latest one from PM Wong himself. Calvin Cheng has since apologised, but is it too little, too late?(00:00) Words of Wisdom(01:00) Intro(10:05) PM Lawrence Wong Goes Viral(31:58) Calvin Cheng’s Gaza Comments Spark Backlash(51:11) One Shiok Comment(55:11) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok Thing2 brilliant goals earn lead! | Lion City (SGP) - Sydney (AUS) | Highlights AFC Champions League Two™Declan Rice’s 2 Free Kicks Against Real MadridNominate a Senior over 60 for Words of Wisdom!We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrs as part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project for SG60You can check out the first wave of recordings on the same siteHelp us keep these stories alive by nominating your loved ones!Comment on this episode!Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastFollow us on our socials for the latest newsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/FB: https://www.facebook.com/yahlahbutpodPM Lawrence Wong Goes Viral'Very, very powerful': PM Wong's response to Trump tariffs strikes a chord with audiences worldwideWorld suffers if US-China relations fray with tariffs: PM WongTRUMP RAMPAGE | How Far Can He Go?Calvin Cheng’s Gaza Comments Spark BacklashCalvin Cheng's remarks 'completely insensitive, unacceptable'; Singapore must nurture and protect its cohesion: PM WongMasagos, Shanmugam disagree with former NMP Calvin Cheng's views on Israel-Palestine conflictEx-NMP Calvin Cheng 'deeply remorseful' over comments on pro-Palestine activistsVivian says he did not ‘like’ FB post offering to relocate S’poreans to Gaza; Meta investigatingNo intention of 'downplaying tariffs': PSP's Leong Mun Wai calls for new trade deal with US[2016] Police report filed against former NMP Calvin Cheng for controversial comments about terrorists' childrenMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.