We kick off the second season with a tongue-in-cheek look at the ongoing search for escaped terror suspect Mas Selamat Kastari. Also featured in this episode are stories on the unveiling of Singapore’s latest ministry, the Ministry without Portfolio.
The show kicks off with a neighbourhood provision shop spat, with two shops promoting their own unique brand of cleaning detergents…actiongent and oppogent and how dvd pirates in Malaysia are also increasing prices to battle inflation. Other stories in this include the introduction of the Human ERP system also known as “Herpes” and a protest by employers of maids against a law that penalizes employers if their maids get pregnant.
This episode kicks off with an examination of the on-going brouhaha in Serangoon Gardens about converting a disused school compound into dormitories for foreign workers. Also in this ep, a story about what precautions motorists can take when driving up north to Malaysia.
Petrol prices drop by two cents and motorists across the island make a mad dash to fill up their tanks. The Noose tries to get itself recognized as a legitimate news source by clamouring to be nominated in the annual Mediacorp News awards. The Singapore Bus company unveils a new breed of public buses. Adrianna Wow gives it a go as a beer lady at a neighbourhood coffeeshop. And channel 5 launches a new hard hitting interview program called Hard to Talk.
The Noose investigates the financial crisis which has hit Singapore with worried investors queuing up to cash in their insurance policies. Singapore has been voted as the world’s top complainers in a new study. Also, we take a look at one Singapore hotel is fighting the habit of Singaporeans stealing things during hotel stays. Another story is whether Singaporeans will ever learn to clear their trays when they eat at food courts or fast food outlets. And finally, Singapore’s table tennis sensation Rose Pok goes berserk during a match.
We investigate training fatalities at the Basic Maid Training School. Also a look at the development plans for Pedra Branca and how some Singaporeans are finding creative ways to save in the face of increasing rice prices.
We take a look at how Singaporeans have been using the protest space at Hong Lim Park. Also, we investigate the nature of university orientation games. There's also a feature on Singapore's most over-exposed television celebrity Quah Liao Xian.
It was a year in which words like repent and curry brought out some pretty strong feelings amongst Singaporeans, a year in which half naked pictures of men put Orchard Road in the headlines and a year when rain turned out to be the foulest of four letter words for some people. All this and more as we look back on 2011.
In this hilarious episode, Singapore is to return all Malaysians living here following the expiry of a little known loan agreement while a new bill is tabled to outlaw analogies in parliament.
In this episode, laugh out loud as new Citizens attend mandatory assimilation classes; panda bears get distinctively local names; and the men in blue come under fire for using the fun-pack song as a torture device.
In this hilarious episode, NS enlistees find out they may soon be allowed to bring their maids to camp while several top designer brands sue a funeral supplies shop.
In this episode, incumbent versus the insurgent residents are caught in the crossfire between two rival provision shops. And The Noose investigates why some youth just cannot survive without their cell phones.
In this episode, a new tear and fear camp is launched to teach youth the importance of emoting. And The Noose investigates the phenomenon of men who carry the purses of their better halves.
In this hilarious episode, a survey on Singaporean motorists’ pet peeves throws up few surprises while getai organisers say they are feeling the effects of a foreign invasion.
Have a few laughs with The Noose team. In this episode they get embroiled in a phone tapping scandal while a condominium developer unveils plans for Singapore’s most extravagant housing project.
Laugh out loud as the Noose Team finds out how telling off a litter bug almost lands one man in the ICU. Plus news of a national initiative to promote social values through sports.
In this episode, a new chart is introduced to help youth avoid getting into “staring” incidents; Ang Mo Kio residents see red over a faulty playground and the possibility of entry fees for East Coast Park for those not living in the east.
Grab a few laughs in this episode as a new campaign is launched to make Singaporeans walk faster while Singapore’s favourite celebrity couple announces a shock break-up.
In this hilarious episode, a nation rallies to bring Leticia and Terry back together again as the Ministry without Portfolio launches a new guide for romancing in Singapore.
In this episode, The Noose uncovers how more bright young Singaporeans are ditching their studies to stand in line. And report on how a national drive to improve the cleanliness of public toilets brings out the ugly side of some Singaporeans.
Happiness…now available at a foreign worker dormitory near you. It’s the baby event of the year and people on both sides of the causeway are in a tizzy. And Singaporeans recall their school days as we look forward to SG50.
Doing good for others…you can bet on these guys to do just that. That’s my space…KTV hostess Lulu gets into a territorial spat with her co-workers. And move aside Anthony Chen, make way for Milo Milo.
Telemarketers take to the streets in a fight to survive. Getting a flat before the marriage…but are you sure you are emotionally ready for the commitment? And national servicemen are reportedly more gentlemanly now that they don’t have to sing that purple song.
Move over Serangoon Road, MediaCorp bites back with its own international standard drama series. Casino entrance levies look set to go up at both IRs imminently… And a spate of violence threatens Singapore’s safe image.
Want to keep a pet? Make sure you have a child first as new rules for baby shy Singaporeans kick in. Singapore’s reputation as an international food haven is on the rocks, and it’s not just because we can’t cook. And senior citizens share how their lives have been transformed by the Pioneer Generation Package.
Singapore’s public transport operators are adding new busses to their fleets but are they congesting the roads even more? A new musical on Singapore…except this is being produced by our friends from the Philippines. And there’s more to this hairstylist than meets the eye.
Singapore is the most expensive city in the world, but what does it mean for ordinary Singaporeans? Take the bus, you brat…the authorities consider new measures to control the traffic situation. Problem solving champions? Well, the authorities have got just the job for you.
Power to the teachers…a coalition of parents want to give teachers the fear factor again. Sir, may I drive your car...the authorities test a new valet system at checkpoints. Where are all the beauty queens…have beauty pageants lost their relevance in Singapore?
A Malaysian Minister’s visit to Singapore is marred by one breakdown after another. Students are giving teachers a run for their money with some hilarious test answers. And the authorities step up efforts to combat jaywalking.
Traffic offenders beware…the land transport agency now has ultra-hi-tech stealth capabilities. With more women entering the workforce, some men are choosing to stay home. And Singaporeans are warming up to a whole new arrange of fitness trends.
She helped to build a train station and now she will enjoy the benefits of the Pioneer generation package. Violent computer games lead to violent behavior…or do they? And a rare protest in Upper Thomson against a hipster invasion.
The value of your flat could buy you two European cars, so don’t complain. The Noose tracks down Cheryl and her friends to get to the bottom of the birthday fiasco. Local blogger Samosa Lee gets threatened by netizens for slamming Singaporean food. And the parent of a girl who is suing her school speaks up about the abuse she was subject to. And Xin Huahua seeks answers to global problems from some of the brightest minds in the country.
Scientists are baffled by the silence of the birds at Hong Lim Park. KTV hostess Lulu has been roped in to help the pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia get their groove on. The Noose investigates the appeal of a traditional breakfast dish given a hipster makeover. And celebrity barbar Johar Rambut goes on a walkabout to check out hairstyles.
The Noose talks to two civil defence officers who were filmed thrashing up their dormitory fir their side of the story. Changi Airport is set for another major expansion with plans to build a new technology-centric passenger terminal. The Noose investigates a crackdown by the authorities on Hello Kitty giveaways. And Xin Huahua seeks answers to global problems with some of the brightest minds in the country.
To drink or not to drink…The Noose finds out how the new alcohol consumption restrictions have affected the local party scene. Celebrity maid Leticia Bongnino decodes a supposedly inflammatory Facebook post about Singaporeans. Find out why a local footballer is suing his own club on grounds of discrimination. And Pornsak Sukhumvit files another ridiculously endearing report from Bangkok.
Drugs, gunshots, drama…the ghetto that is Orange Grove Road. Singapore goes on a charm offensive to woo more tourists. And if you paid peanuts, don’t expect champagne dreams and caviar wishes on that budget flight.
They’re supposed to be talent, but some foreigners are just not the brightest crayons in the box. Singapore’s women are now wanted as maids in other countries. And Pornsak Sukhumvit files another ridiculous report.
Forget the South China Sea, this couple from China want world domination through karaoke. Youth in Singapore are running scared because of a new phobia. And the Noose runs the rule over so-called food bloggers.
Taxi drivers get payback on psycho passengers with their in-vehicle cameras. Sensitive Singaporeans are rushing to make police reports over their injured feelings. And environmentalists want fireworks displays to be a thing of the past.
A number that more than 1.5 billion people equate with luck, prosperity, good fortune….six of one, half a dozen or the other, really. It’s a number that’s often associated with money and power. But 8, apparently, is also all about balance and spirituality and has virtues like being practical, realistic and intelligence. The Noose team….we’re not so sure. What we do know is that the most irreverent news team on the island, helmed by Michelle Chong, Chua Enlai, Alaric Tay, Suhaimi Yusof, Judee Tan and Siti Khalijah, will be back on air on June 24th, 2015. Woah! Did you just see that….2 X 4 = 8. And 2 + 0 + 1 + 5 = 8. Mind Blown. Huat ah!
You’ve heard of boxing as a sport, now pay attention to cardboard boxing. Made in China…but is it made safe for you? Would you like a pair of clean shoes with your meal? Introducing a new breed a hawkerpreneurs…
Jurong residents are in a state of shock after a failed UNESCO world heritage site bid. The price is right…across the causeway that is. And The Noose investigates an underground fight club.
Say what…you’ll need to take classes to understand what young people are saying these days. SG50 this SG50 that…but what will happen to Singapore in SG51? And can Singaporean music hit the highs of the 60s and 70s?
Nice try, you clown…a teen tries to pass his crime off as a prank. Tai-tais go head to head on Instagram to claim bragging rights. And SEA Games athletes organize a new multi-sport event to ease themselves into obscurity.
The Noose SG50 special revisits some of the classic stories of seasons past. From the plight of taxi drivers having to learn French to how athletics coaches went to extremes to identify talent that would go on to be regional champions.
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