They were born in the same year, but their football journeys have taken very different turns. Saifullah Akbar and Nazhim Harman - both part of the class of '99 at the Singapore Sports School - sit down with Sports Minutes to talk about career crossroads, family legacies and finding purpose through a project that somehow made it out of the group chat!

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raushan@sph.com.sg

They were born in the same year, but their football journeys have taken very different turns. Saifullah Akbar and Nazhim Harman - both part of the class of '99 at the Singapore Sports School - sit down with Sports Minutes to talk about career crossroads, family legacies and finding purpose through a project that somehow made it out of the group chat! 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

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: Saifullah Akbar & Nazhiim Harman on their contrasting careers, quasi-famous fathers and OBFC

The Lions are out of the AFF Championship, yet Singapore football is buzzing. Gavin Lee says belief cannot be bought - and his team's bravado has given fans reason to believe again. But beneath the undeniable feel-good factor lie uncomfortable questions: Is belief papering over deeper cracks? Who replaces the old guard? And can goodwill alone carry Singapore football forward?

READ MORE: 
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-is-a-football-country-belief-runs-high-after-lions-asean-championship-outing?ref=top-picks

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raushan@sph.com.sg

The Lions are out of the AFF Championship, yet Singapore football is buzzing. Gavin Lee says belief cannot be bought - and his team's bravado has given fans reason to believe again. But beneath the undeniable feel-good factor lie uncomfortable questions: Is belief papering over deeper cracks? Who replaces the old guard? And can goodwill alone carry Singapore football forward? READ MORE:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-is-a-football-country-belief-runs-high-after-lions-asean-championship-outing?ref=top-picks">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-is-a-football-country-belief-runs-high-after-lions-asean-championship-outing?ref=top-picks</a>
Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Lions have found belief under Gavin Lee, but can belief alone win trophies?

Oakley Cannonier scored goals for Liverpool. Plenty of them. He experienced Anfield, trained around stars and even played a part in one of Red's most iconic nights. Yet the club eventually let him go. Why? Oakley joins Sports Minutes to discuss the decision that ended his boyhood dream, the questions it left him asking, and why he has chosen Singapore's Hougang United to resurrect a career that once promised so much.

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

Oakley Cannonier scored goals for Liverpool. Plenty of them. He experienced Anfield, trained around stars and even played a part in one of Red's most iconic nights. Yet the club eventually let him go. Why? Oakley joins Sports Minutes to discuss the decision that ended his boyhood dream, the questions it left him asking, and why he has chosen Singapore's Hougang United to resurrect a career that once promised so much. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Oakley Cannonier on how his career changed almost as quickly as THAT Trent corner

The Lions are wounded, but not out just yet. Thailand head into the second leg with a 2-goal advantage, leaving Singapore with a mountain to climb if they are to reach their first AFF Championship final since 2012. But with their fans refusing to give up, Gavin Lee says neither will his team. So, will the Lions turn a difficult night into an unforgettable comeback?

READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lions-face-uphill-battle-after-3-1-loss-to-thailand-in-asean-cship-semi-final-1st-leg?ref=top-stories

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

The Lions are wounded, but not out just yet. Thailand head into the second leg with a 2-goal advantage, leaving Singapore with a mountain to climb if they are to reach their first AFF Championship final since 2012. But with their fans refusing to give up, Gavin Lee says neither will his team. So, will the Lions turn a difficult night into an unforgettable comeback?
READ MORE: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lions-face-uphill-battle-after-3-1-loss-to-thailand-in-asean-cship-semi-final-1st-leg?ref=top-stories">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lions-face-uphill-battle-after-3-1-loss-to-thailand-in-asean-cship-semi-final-1st-leg?ref=top-stories</a>
Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Saifullah Akbar & Nazhiim Harman on their contrasting careers, quasi-famous fathers and OBFC

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