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#815 “We’re going to be the laughing stock of the world”
Published 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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Recently, Singapore grabbed international headlines — but not for the right reasons. What began as the cancellation of American comedian Sammy Obeid’s show quickly escalated into a messy clash with the Singapore government, culminating in a POFMA order. Was Obeid simply chasing attention, or did the government make things worse by doubling down and fanning the flames?
(02:57) Heartwarming efforts to search for 11-year-old boy
(09:15) Indonesian riots
(13:15) Southeast Asians sending food and aid via Grab
(16:22) Anti-Chinese sentiment in Indonesia?
(21:21) Sammy Obeid saga