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#815 “We’re going to be the laughing stock of the world”
25 minutes Posted Sep 4, 2025 at 10:00 pm.
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?
Heartwarming efforts to search for 11-year-old boy
Indonesian riots
Southeast Asians sending food and aid via Grab
Anti-Chinese sentiment in Indonesia?
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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