EPISODE · Apr 27, 2025 · 52 MIN
#654 - PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics & SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally
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★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★ Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!As GE2025 hustings hit full swing, Lawrence Wong calls a rare press conference warning against race and religion in politics, though some headlines painted a murky picture. We dive into the real issues, including foreign interference concerns and how WP got dragged in. Plus, an SDP candidate referring to a teammate using a racial slur at a rally has sparked major online backlash - what happened and why this matters. We also recap our journey covering Aljunied GRC, Tampines, Pasir Ris, Changi and more, as the APolitical Party Bus tours Singapore’s east.🚍 Want to know where we’re heading next? Track the Yah Lah But GE2025 bus live at ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025. Our Sponsors Lendela makes borrowing fair and transparent by making banks bid for your loan, putting the power back in your hands. With over 70 financial institutions to match with, always make an informed decision on your loan at https://www.lendela.com/ Special thanks to Westpoint Transit — the ones driving this campaign, quite literally. As a leader in Singapore’s private chartered transportation scene, they keep us moving from GRC to GRC. Check out their fleet at https://www.westpointbus.com.sg/(00:00) Intro(07:35) PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics(31:57) SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally(48:05) One Shiok Comment(50:20) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingVidGrid - watch multiple news channels in your browserDon Say One (@donsayone)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 Slams Identity PoliticsPM Wong: Identity politics has no place in S'pore & we should never mix religion & politicsGE2025: Singapore identifies foreigners trying to influence elections; Meta directed to block access to Facebook postsReligious teacher says he had talks with WP, urged party to prioritise rights of Malay/Muslim communityGE2025: WP says it did not make promises to any individual in exchange for political supportJoint MHA-ELD Statement on Takedown of Foreign Online Election AdvertisingThe Workers' Party media statement on Foreign InfluenceSDP Candidate Uses Slur During RallyGE2025: Chee Soon Juan says Bukit Batok residents remain in his heart despite move to Sembawang West[2020] Meet Gigene Wong, the '$30 listed-company CFO' from Progress Singapore PartyVidGridMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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★ Our GE2025 Plans!! ★ Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.yahlahbut.com to find out firsthand where we'll be during each day of the campaigning period. It's gonna be epic!As GE2025 hustings hit full swing, Lawrence Wong calls a rare press conference warning against race and religion in politics, though some headlines painted a murky picture. We dive into the real issues, including foreign interference concerns and how WP got dragged in. Plus, an SDP candidate referring to a teammate using a racial slur at a rally has sparked major online backlash - what happened and why this matters. We also recap our journey covering Aljunied GRC, Tampines, Pasir Ris, Changi and more, as the APolitical Party Bus tours Singapore’s east.🚍 Want to know where we’re heading next? Track the Yah Lah But GE2025 bus live at ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025. Our Sponsors Lendela makes borrowing fair and transparent by making banks bid for your loan, putting the power back in your hands. With over 70 financial institutions to match with, always make an informed decision on your loan at https://www.lendela.com/ Special thanks to Westpoint Transit — the ones driving this campaign, quite literally. As a leader in Singapore’s private chartered transportation scene, they keep us moving from GRC to GRC. Check out their fleet at https://www.westpointbus.com.sg/(00:00) Intro(07:35) PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics(31:57) SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally(48:05) One Shiok Comment(50:20) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingVidGrid - watch multiple news channels in your browserDon Say One (@donsayone)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 Slams Identity PoliticsPM Wong: Identity politics has no place in S'pore & we should never mix religion & politicsGE2025: Singapore identifies foreigners trying to influence elections; Meta directed to block access to Facebook postsReligious teacher says he had talks with WP, urged party to prioritise rights of Malay/Muslim communityGE2025: WP says it did not make promises to any individual in exchange for political supportJoint MHA-ELD Statement on Takedown of Foreign Online Election AdvertisingThe Workers' Party media statement on Foreign InfluenceSDP Candidate Uses Slur During RallyGE2025: Chee Soon Juan says Bukit Batok residents remain in his heart despite move to Sembawang West[2020] Meet Gigene Wong, the '$30 listed-company CFO' from Progress Singapore PartyVidGridMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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