We talk endlessly about how to fix Singapore football. But are we overlooking a potential solution?Women's football appears to be making strides, developing its own talent pipeline and unearthing gems like Amelia Tan, who at just 15, has already broken into senior football. So, is the women's game getting something right that the men's game can learn from?

Izz Haziq Izan, Programme Lead for Lion City Sailors' Women & Girls division, and Amelia herself join Sports Minutes to tell us more.

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We talk endlessly about how to fix Singapore football. But are we overlooking a potential solution?Women's football appears to be making strides, developing its own talent pipeline and unearthing gems like Amelia Tan, who at just 15, has already broken into senior football. So, is the women's game getting something right that the men's game can learn from?
Izz Haziq Izan, Programme Lead for Lion City Sailors' Women &amp; Girls division, and Amelia herself join Sports Minutes to tell us more. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Delve beyond the headlines in the world of sport to suss out the synergy between sport and daily life by tuning in daily for all the big sporting stories, quirky anecdotes and hot takes on Sports Minutes.

Delve beyond the headlines in the world of sport to suss out the synergy between sport and daily life by tuning in daily for all the big sporting stories, quirky anecdotes and hot takes on Sports Minutes.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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In the world of sport, delve beyond the headlines to discover the synergies between sports and daily life. Big stories, quirky anecdotes, and hot takes.

Sports Minutes puts Singapore football at its core, bringing to life the stories beyond the scoreboard - the people, the pressure, and the purpose that drive the beautiful game.

Beyond football, it expands beyond the pitch into the wider world of Singapore sport - spotlighting defining journeys and building deeper connections with the athletes who carry national pride. More than sport, Sports Minutes is about identity, belief, and what it means to represent Singapore.

Sports Minutes puts Singapore football at its core, bringing to life the stories beyond the scoreboard - the people, the pressure, and the purpose that drive the beautiful game.
Beyond football, it expands beyond the pitch into the wider world of Singapore sport - spotlighting defining journeys and building deeper connections with the athletes who carry national pride. More than sport, Sports Minutes is about identity, belief, and what it means to represent Singapore.

Sports Minutes: Could Women's football be the fix for Singapore's sporting ambitions?

A father who once wore Singapore’s colours. A son now rising through Atletico Madrid’s academy. And a family that bet it all on a footballing dream..all the way in Spain. Now, Kyen Sasikumar is on the cusp of representing Singapore at the Under-15 World Cup. But what does it take to chase the dream - and what does it cost? We bring Kyen and former Lion R. Sasikumar together to talk ambition, sacrifice, pride and legacy.

READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/madrid-based-kyen-sasikumar-looking-to-deliver-for-spore-u-15s-at-fifa-youth-world-cup-and-festival

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A father who once wore Singapore&rsquo;s colours. A son now rising through Atletico Madrid&rsquo;s academy. And a family that bet it all on a footballing dream..all the way in Spain. Now, Kyen Sasikumar is on the cusp of representing Singapore at the Under-15 World Cup. But what does it take to chase the dream - and what does it cost? We bring Kyen and former Lion R. Sasikumar together to talk ambition, sacrifice, pride and legacy. READ MORE: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/madrid-based-kyen-sasikumar-looking-to-deliver-for-spore-u-15s-at-fifa-youth-world-cup-and-festival">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/madrid-based-kyen-sasikumar-looking-to-deliver-for-spore-u-15s-at-fifa-youth-world-cup-and-festival</a>
Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: A father's gamble, a son's gain? R. Sasikumar and Baku-bound son Kyen on chasing goals and chasing dreams

Back-to-back Asian championship crowns? Check. World Cup-bound? Check. The Singapore Women’s Netball Team aka the Vandas have delivered on court, winning back-to-back continental titles and qualifying for the 2027 Netball World Cup. Yet, why does it feel like they deserve more attention? Head coach Tara Steel and vice-captain Angelina Lim join us to discuss the team’s ambitions, the team's challenges and whether Singaporeans are doing enough to support our champions.

Got a story to tell? Get in touch!
raushan@sph.com.sg

Back-to-back Asian championship crowns? Check. World Cup-bound? Check. The Singapore Women&rsquo;s Netball Team aka the Vandas have delivered on court, winning back-to-back continental titles and qualifying for the 2027 Netball World Cup. Yet, why does it feel like they deserve more attention? Head coach Tara Steel and vice-captain Angelina Lim join us to discuss the team&rsquo;s ambitions, the team's challenges and whether Singaporeans are doing enough to support our champions. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: From Asia to the World, Singapore Netball is on the rise...but are we meeting them halfway?

Millions watch the drivers on race day. But what about the man calling the shots behind the scenes? At the Singapore Grand Prix, Sports Minutes sits down with Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of TGR Haas F1, to reflect on his journey from engineer to team leader, the search for the next generation of talent, and the ambition driving the team forward.

Got a story to tell? Get in touch!
raushan@sph.com.sg

Millions watch the drivers on race day. But what about the man calling the shots behind the scenes? At the Singapore Grand Prix, Sports Minutes sits down with Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of TGR Haas F1, to reflect on his journey from engineer to team leader, the search for the next generation of talent, and the ambition driving the team forward. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Could Women's football be the fix for Singapore's sporting ambitions?

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