A podcast and a fintech want Singaporeans to take transparency a lot more seriously this GE
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From April 24, hosts Haresh Tilani and Terence Chia will be releasing one episode a day during the hustings period, recorded across all 33 GRCs and SMCs in a roving APolitical Party Bus, supported by fintech platform Lendela.
Singapore, April 24, 2025 — As GE2025 takes shape, popular Singaporean current affairs and comedy podcast Yah Lah But, with the support of fintech platform Lendela, is hitting the road in a one-of-a-kind way—with a decked-out, fully mobile "APolitical Party Bus". From April 24, hosts Haresh Tilani and Terence Chia will be releasing one episode a day during the hustings period, recorded across all 33 GRCs and SMCs.
"We’re not affiliated with any political party. This is our way of giving Singaporeans the mic while bringing a touch of good ol’ humour to election coverage," said Yah Lah But co-host Terence Chia.
The series aims to inject transparency, humour, and authentic local voices into the national conversation around GE2025. With 10 GE-related episodes and covering ground over the 33 constituencies, the Yah Lah But APolitical Party Bus will traverse the island with mics rolling and minds open, offering listeners the chance to hear how Singapore is really feeling, unfiltered and on-the-ground.
Supported by Lendela as its Official Transparency Ally, the campaign hopes to bring its message of transparency and balanced discourse to Singaporeans across the island, providing a platform for all perspectives to be heard and considered, ultimately helping Singaporeans make an informed decision. As voters face an increasingly uncertain world, the APolitical Party Bus hopes to bring much-needed transparency into public discourse—on air and on the road.
“In a time of increasing economic uncertainty, growing concerns over the cost of living, and differing views on Singapore’s place in a changing world, it’s never been more important for Singaporeans to engage in transparent discourse, demand transparent policy-making, and expect transparent answers to difficult questions. We’re really excited to be supporting the brilliant Yah Lah But crew in bringing us all one step closer to that reality, and of course, in helping Singaporeans make an informed decision this GE,” said Bryan Tay, Singapore country manager at Lendela.
Track the Yah Lah But APolitical Party Bus on https://www.ministryoffunny.com/yahlahbut-ge2025 and follow their journey across Singapore in real time.
All episodes will be available on Spotify, YouTube, and major podcast platforms.
About Lendela
Founded in 2018, Lendela is a fast-growing fintech on a mission to simplify financing and enable greater financial access. The platform matches borrowers with personalised loan options through a simple application, empowering borrowers with choice and transparency while offering an alternative to the cumbersome and opaque traditional lending landscape. Since its inception, Lendela has facilitated close to half a million loan applications alongside more than 100 lending partners. In 2023, Lendela successfully raised US$5 million in an oversubscribed Series A to scale its unique model across Asia Pacific. The company’s backers include Singlife co-founder Walter de Oude’s Chocolate Ventures as well as prominent Singapore-based VC firm Cocoon Capital. Lendela currently serves customers in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.
About Yah Lah But
Hosted by comedians and content creators Haresh Tilani and Terence Chia, Yah Lah But is Singapore’s top current affairs and comedy podcast. With its signature blend of wit, critical thinking, and relatability, the thrice-weekly podcast has become a go-to platform for millennial and Gen Z audiences who want to stay informed without falling asleep.
Top 3 podcast on Spotify Singapore (Society & Culture)
Over 6 million streams and 650 episodes to date
Featured in The Straits Times, CNA, Al Jazeera, and Mothership
From dissecting trending news to interviewing MPs, artists, and activists, Yah Lah But delivers the headlines with a touch of good ol’ humour.
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