Days before National Day, the Lions have the chance to give Singapore another reason to celebrate. A draw against Indonesia on 7th August will send them into the AFF semi-finals, but the stakes go beyond football. Deepanraj Ganesan joins Sports Minutes to discuss belief, resilience, memories of past battles with Indonesia, and why the momentum behind Singapore football must continue regardless of the result.

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Days before National Day, the Lions have the chance to give Singapore another reason to celebrate. A draw against Indonesia on 7th August will send them into the AFF semi-finals, but the stakes go beyond football. Deepanraj Ganesan joins Sports Minutes to discuss belief, resilience, memories of past battles with Indonesia, and why the momentum behind Singapore football must continue regardless of the result. 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: Will the Lions get the National Day celebrations started with AFF Championship qualification?

Few names carry as much weight in Singapore football as Noh Alam Shah. From legendary striker to more recently a head coach - Alam Shah joins Sports Minutes to reflect on leaving Tanjong Pagar United, his biggest coaching lessons, and the future that lies ahead. He also previews Singapore's blockbuster meeting with Indonesia, offering the insight only someone who's lived both sides of the rivalry can.

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raushan@sph.com.sg

Few names carry as much weight in Singapore football as Noh Alam Shah. From legendary striker to more recently a head coach - Alam Shah joins Sports Minutes to reflect on leaving Tanjong Pagar United, his biggest coaching lessons, and the future that lies ahead. He also previews Singapore's blockbuster meeting with Indonesia, offering the insight only someone who's lived both sides of the rivalry can. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Noh Alam Shah on Tanjong Pagar exit, Singapore's AFF assignment against Indonesia and more

One save. One moment. One nation celebrating. At just 19, Lionesses' goalkeeper Izairida Shakira held her nerve in a high-pressure penalty shootout to send the Singapore Women's National Team to the ASEAN Championship and etch her name into local football history. But what was going through her mind? We relive the save that sparked a nation, explore her rapid rise, and hear why she believes the best is still to come.

READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/goalkeeper-izairida-shakira-the-heroine-as-lionesses-down-cambodia-for-asean-cship-spot

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raushan@sph.com.sg

One save. One moment. One nation celebrating. At just 19, Lionesses' goalkeeper Izairida Shakira held her nerve in a high-pressure penalty shootout to send the Singapore Women's National Team to the ASEAN Championship and etch her name into local football history. But what was going through her mind? We relive the save that sparked a nation, explore her rapid rise, and hear why she believes the best is still to come. READ MORE: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/goalkeeper-izairida-shakira-the-heroine-as-lionesses-down-cambodia-for-asean-cship-spot">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/goalkeeper-izairida-shakira-the-heroine-as-lionesses-down-cambodia-for-asean-cship-spot</a> Got a story to tell? Get in touch! <a href="mailto:raushan@sph.com.sg">raushan@sph.com.sg</a>

Sports Minutes: Izairida Shakira on 'that shootout' save, her rapid rise and dreaming big

Top of the group after two wins from their opening two ASEAN Championship matches, yet questions remain about Singapore's performances. Will the lack of a true identity come back to haunt the Lions, with regional powerhouses Vietnam and Indonesia up next? We hear from head coach Gavin Lee and man-in-form Ilhan Fandi on Sports Minutes, as well as The Straits Times Sports Correspondent Deepanraj Ganesan.

READ MORE:
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/ilhan-fandi-scores-again-as-lions-beat-timor-leste-to-move-top-of-asean-cship-group-a?ref=top-stories

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

Top of the group after two wins from their opening two ASEAN Championship matches, yet questions remain about Singapore's performances. Will the lack of a true identity come back to haunt the Lions, with regional powerhouses Vietnam and Indonesia up next? We hear from head coach Gavin Lee and man-in-form Ilhan Fandi on Sports Minutes, as well as The Straits Times Sports Correspondent Deepanraj Ganesan.
READ MORE: <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/ilhan-fandi-scores-again-as-lions-beat-timor-leste-to-move-top-of-asean-cship-group-a?ref=top-stories">https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/ilhan-fandi-scores-again-as-lions-beat-timor-leste-to-move-top-of-asean-cship-group-a?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: Will the Lions get the National Day celebrations started with AFF Championship qualification?

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