They train together. They travel together. They compete together. And yes… they’re a couple too. Matilda Lai and Nur Aufa Emil join Sports Minutes after representing Singapore at the Commonwealth Games, with another big 3x3 basketball event coming up very soon on home soil. We chat about their journeys, setbacks, injuries, sacrifices and what it’s like having someone beside you who understands exactly what elite sport demands.

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

They train together. They travel together. They compete together. And yes&hellip; they&rsquo;re a couple too. Matilda Lai and Nur Aufa Emil join Sports Minutes after representing Singapore at the Commonwealth Games, with another big 3x3 basketball event coming up very soon on home soil. We chat about their journeys, setbacks, injuries, sacrifices and what it&rsquo;s like having someone beside you who understands exactly what elite sport demands.
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.

Sports Minutes with Zia-ul Raushan

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

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’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&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.

MONEY FM 89.3

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: Matilda & Aufa, two different journeys, one shared love...for basketball!

Kai Whitmore has done the sightseeing, (tried to) learn Singlish and watched plenty of Singapore football. Now, it’s time to play. With Young Lions desperately hoping to improve on their sorry showings - Kai arrives with ambition, experience, pedigree and a rather obvious long-term target - the national team. But first, will the Young Lions roar in the season ahead?

🎧🇸🇬 Tune in as Sports Minutes builds you to the 26/27 Singapore Premier League season!

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

Kai Whitmore has done the sightseeing, (tried to) learn Singlish and watched plenty of Singapore football. Now, it&rsquo;s time to play. With Young Lions desperately hoping to improve on their sorry showings - Kai arrives with ambition, experience, pedigree and a rather obvious long-term target - the national team. But first, will the Young Lions roar in the season ahead?
🎧🇸🇬 Tune in as Sports Minutes builds you to the 26/27 Singapore Premier League season!
Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Kai Whitmore is a Young Lion now, but will he eventually be a part of Gavin's pride?

The Singapore Premier League is finally back this weekend - and Balestier Khalsa are coming into the new season with plenty to talk about. A squad overhaul, big-name departures, a Japanese recruitment revolution, new sponsors and a new-look management team. At the heart of it all is veteran coach Marko Kraljevic, joined by fresh energy in the boardroom courtesy of Navin Nambiar. So is this the Tigers’ long-awaited reboot?

🎧🇸🇬 Tune in as Sports Minutes builds you to the 26/27 Singapore Premier League season!

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

The Singapore Premier League is finally back this weekend - and Balestier Khalsa are coming into the new season with plenty to talk about. A squad overhaul, big-name departures, a Japanese recruitment revolution, new sponsors and a new-look management team. At the heart of it all is veteran coach Marko Kraljevic, joined by fresh energy in the boardroom courtesy of Navin Nambiar. So is this the Tigers&rsquo; long-awaited reboot? 🎧🇸🇬 Tune in as Sports Minutes builds you to the 26/27 Singapore Premier League season!
Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Will Balestier Khalsa's off-pitch push translate to on-pitch striders? | 26/27 Singapore Premier League

No head coach no problem for the Lion City Sailors, as Ilhan Fandi bagged a memorable brace on his debut to help the Sailors clinch the 26/27 Playback Community Shield at the expense of Tampines Rovers. But now in search of their a SIXTH head coach in SEVEN years, will the choppy waters smell trouble for the domestic season ahead? Plus, who makes your team in the SPL Fantasy League? Our picks might surprise you!

🎧🇸🇬 Tune in as Sports Minutes builds you to the 26/27 Singapore Premier League season!

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

No head coach no problem for the Lion City Sailors, as Ilhan Fandi bagged a memorable brace on his debut to help the Sailors clinch the 26/27 Playback Community Shield at the expense of Tampines Rovers. But now in search of their a SIXTH head coach in SEVEN years, will the choppy waters smell trouble for the domestic season ahead? Plus, who makes your team in the SPL Fantasy League? Our picks might surprise you!
🎧🇸🇬 Tune in as Sports Minutes builds you to the 26/27 Singapore Premier League season!
Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Matilda & Aufa, two different journeys, one shared love...for basketball!

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