Buckle up for this episode where we dive into the baffling world of eye-wateringly high car prices in Singapore. Why does buying a car here feel like you’re buying a spaceship? From Certificates of Entitlements, our infrastructure and other policy considerations, we unravel the factors that make driving in Singapore feel like something out of Crazy Rich Asians. Join us for a joyride through the economic and policy potholes, with plenty of laughs along the way.   Tell You First is an original podcast produced by Mediacorp and Ministry of Funny (@ministryoffunny).   Credits:   Hosted and Produced by Terence Chia (@tchia) and Haresh Tilani (@hareshtilani) Sound Engineering - Tristen Yeak (@yeakstreet) Project Manager - Dominique Lee Commissioning Editor - Danny Koordi   If you would like to listen to more, you can follow the podcast on the Melisten App, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.   Podcast artwork by Denise Nicole Yap, you can reach her on Instagram @deniseardeniseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s Prison island on Pulau Senang was an experiment in 1960 that was ahead of its time, and attracted global attention for all the right reasons. The first 3 years were billed as a success, until an uprising led to deadly riots that saw 4 people killed and 18 people sentenced to be hanged for murder. We cover the bare facts, but also look into the factors that led up to the experiment, the people involved, and whether it was a bad idea to begin with or just a bad outcome. Tell You First is an original podcast produced by Ministry of Funny (@ministryoffunny) and brought to you by Mediacorp.   Credits:   Hosted and Produced by Terence Chia (@tchia) and Haresh Tilani (@hareshtilani) Sound Engineering - Tristen Yeak (@yeakstreet) Project Manager - Dominique Lee Commissioning Editor - Danny Koordi   If you would like to listen to more, you can follow the podcast on the Melisten App, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.   Podcast artwork by Denise Nicole Yap, you can reach her on Instagram @deniseardeniseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us in this premiere episode of Tell You First, as we deep dive into the colourful world of Parrot Astrology with our special guest, 987FM Radio Producer/Presenter Joakim Gomez! We discuss the intriguing history and quirky charm behind this unique form of fortune-telling, including the sensational story of Mani the parakeet from the 2010 World Cup. Whether you're a sceptic or a believer, this episode promises to entertain and enlighten you about this avian art of prediction.Tell You First is an original podcast produced by Ministry of Funny (@ministryoffunny) and brought to you by Mediacorp. CreditsHosted and Produced by Terence Chia (@tchia) and Haresh Tilani (@hareshtilani)Guest - Joakim Gomez (@joakimgomez)Sound Engineering - Tristen Yeak (@yeakstreet)Project Manager - Dominique LeeCommissioning Editor - Danny KoordiIf you would like to listen to more, you can follow the podcast on the Melisten App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.Podcast artwork by Denise Nicole Yap, you can reach her on Instagram @deniseardeniseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.