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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 53 MIN

#678: Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments & Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water

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Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow defended the COE system, saying it “is not broken” and that defended allocating COEs to private-hire vehicles (PHVs) because it benefits a wider pool of Singaporeans compared to private car ownership. But is that fair or elitist? Meanwhile, 2,100 people have signed a petition for F&B outlets to provide free tap water, something echoed by WP’s Gerald Giam.Our Sponsor – Building and Construction Authority! If you want to find out more about a possible career in the Built Environment sector, check out https://www.buildsg.gov.sgWatch us live at Happy Ever Laughter Party!Click on the link below to enjoy up to 20% off on all shows (except 27 June)You don’t need a promo code, just use the link and select the “YLB Price”https://ticketing.sistic.com.sg/sistic/booking/laughter0625?promocode=laughter0625DM(00:00) We interviewed an engineer!(00:44) Intro(06:06) Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments(32:16) Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water(45:16) One Shiok Comment(47:36) One Shiok ThingOne Shiok ThingHaresh: This 47-Year-Old Quit Her VP Job To Become A Cobbler In BrooklynTerence: Wing OutdoorComment 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/yahlahbutpodBacklash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE CommentsSingapore to have 'many' autonomous vehicles in five years: Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey SiowActing Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow on COE system, private-hire cars and other transport issues[Our video from 2016] Driving Dog PRANK in SingaporePetition for Restaurants to Offer Free WaterShould tap water be free in Singapore restaurants? F&B operators weigh inFB Post by Gerald Giam'It's a basic service': Hundreds sign petition urging F&B outlets to provide free waterMics 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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