ST's podcast team composes an original song to set the tone for its new podcast series Music Lab.  Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Music Lab theme: ST podcast producer Eden Soh (composer/arranger-guitar), ST podcast editor Ernest Luis (guitar) Trailer on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSlcUEl1LWc Written, produced and mixed by: Eden Soh Follow Music Lab Podcast episodes here every month: Channel: https://str.sg/w9TX Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/w9TB Spotify: https://str.sg/w9T6 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/w9T2 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Discover more ST podcast channels: In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (new): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #musiclabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headphones are recommended for this series. Synopsis: A 6-part series by The Straits Times in Singapore, exploring recent real crimes that gripped, horrified and laid bare the issues that afflicted societies in Asia. Episodes drop every fourth Tuesday of the month from April 25, 2023.  From April till September 2023, listen to the events surrounding a spine-chilling find in a Bangkok temple. Or the gruesome death of a domestic helper in Singapore. But for the first episode dropping on April 25, you will discover a 21st-century crime that could well happen in more countries in an increasingly interconnected world. This was the insidious cybersex underbelly in South Korean society that trapped girls in a digital prison in 2019. We at The Straits Times, investigate how these tragedies left their mark on victims and communities, and also exposed the dark side of societies.  Get notifications of new episodes on your favourite audio apps - Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts - when you follow ST’s True Crimes Of Asia. Executive producers: Ernest Luis (ernest@sph.com.sg) and Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Follow ST's True Crimes Of Asia every month here: Channel: https://str.sg/i44T Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/i44q Spotify: https://str.sg/i44c Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/i4Y5 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Discover more ST podcast channels: In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (new): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #truecrimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a trailer as our podcast team composed a theme song for this new music podcast channel.  Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. Find out which renowned Singapore hip-hop artiste we speak with first, in the full episode that will drop on Jan 25. The next act to be featured in our series is being lined up by ST's music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi, so follow us on your favourite audio apps below to be notified of the latest episodes. Produced by: Eddino Abdul Hadi (dinohadi@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim, Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh Edited by: Eden Soh Follow Music Lab Podcast episodes out here every month: Channel: https://str.sg/w9TX Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/w9TB Spotify: https://str.sg/w9T6 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/w9T2 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Eddino Hadi's stories: https://str.sg/wFVa Music Lab theme Parting Clouds: Eden Soh (composer/arranger-guitar), Ernest Luis (guitar)  --- Discover more ST podcast channels: In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL --- Special edition series: The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #musiclabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straits Times’ Regional Correspondent, Leslie Lopez shares the latest on Indonesia entering a hard lockdown to stem the spread of Covid-19, the slow pace of Malaysia’s latest RM150 billion package rollout, and how calls from Malaysia’s King to reconvene Parliament might be putting pressure on Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh gives an analysis of the progression over linking the $579 billion bipartisan infrastructure deal and 'Family Plan', the Biden administration's challenge against Georgia’s new tightened law, the reaction behind the sentence of white ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Prime Time, Howie Lim speaks to Claire Huang, Hong Kong correspondent for The Straits Times for an update and analysis of the latest from the territory. Earlier this week, 455,000 fully vaccinated Hongkongers registered for a lucky draw aimed at boosting the city's Covid-19 inoculation drive. On Thursday, 500 police officers raided the offices of pro-democracy paper Apple Daily, alleging its reports breached a national security law. #asianinsider    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 114: Breaking at the Olympics and the Singapore scene; EPL wrap 19:29 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee, and sports broadcaster Shehzad Haque, as they talk about North London clubs Spurs and Arsenal slipping up again, while Manchester United and Liverpool celebrate high-scoring wins.Abraham, Sazali and Lee also talk about breaking, or breakdancing as known to some, which was given a huge boost when the International Olympic Committee included it, alongside surfing, skateboarding and sports climbing, as events to be included at the Olympics in Paris 2024. They discuss the following: 1. Where has it gone wrong for Arsenal and Spurs? (1:18) 2. Why Man United’s title bid could be a “mirage” (6:06) 3. The Red Devils’ underrated straight shooter (8:58) 4. The breaking scene in Singapore (12:26) 5. Should breaking be considered a sport? (14:44) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/JbxqSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep.113: Singapore athletes fight back against body shaming, mistreatment 17:30 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz about local athletes speaking out against a culture of abuse - both physically and mentally - which they have been victim to for years.They are later joined by ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan to recap the weekend’s talking points in European football as an odd season continues. In the English Premier League, the top teams all drop points, while in the La Liga, Real beat Atletico in the Madrid derby which means a fairytale season continues for Real Sociedad at the top of the table.They discuss the following: 1. Mostly good, some ugly, reactions to stories of athlete abuse (1:23)2. Some examples of what some local athletes have had to endure (2:58)3. Is there anything manager Mikel Arteta can do to salvage Arsenal’s season - and his job? (6:45)4. In an odd EPL season, the Saints of Southampton shine bright (10:00)5. David Silva, Adnan Januzaj powering a dream Sociedad season (15:48) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/JbxqSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 112: What to make of foreign dominance in the SPL? 19:54 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. Albirex Niigata were crowned Singapore Premier League champions for the fourth time in five seasons on Dec 5. Their win also ensured that the wait for a local club to lift the league title continues into 2021. Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee on whether Albirex winning the title again should jolt local football, and whether having foreign teams in the SPL is good for the game here.The three are joined by ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan to recap the weekend’s talking points in European football. Tottenham Hotspur reclaim top spot in the English Premier League and Arsenal slip to their worst start in 45 years, Manchester United pull off another comeback, the Kop power Liverpool to a big win over Wolves, and Chelsea avoid a banana peel by seeing off Leeds. They discuss the following: 1. A wake up call for local SPL teams and players? (0:54)2. Do Albirex and Brunei DPMM benefit S’pore football? (4:14)3. A Mourinho masterclass - in tactics and acting (10:26)4. A worldie by Paul Pogba, but little else (13:23)5. Which sides are shaping up as contenders to the EPL? (15:49) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/JbxqSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 111: Squeaky bum time in the Singapore Premier League 22:12 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. It’s squeaky bum time in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) with a new league champion set to be crowned on Saturday (Dec 5) so this week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and sports broadcaster Shehzad Haque about whether Tampines Rovers can hang on to the top spot they climbed to last weekend, and win their first league title since 2013.The three also discuss the legacy that Diego Maradona left on the footballing world, as well as talk about all the latest English Premier League action - whether Tottenham Hotspur are legitimate title contenders, Man United’s match-winner Edinson Cavani in hot soup over a social media post, and Arsenal’s bizarre bluntness in attack. They discuss the following:1. Can Tampines hold on to top spot for two more games? (1:38) 2. A lack of women coaches in Singapore sport (6:00) 3. What Maradona meant to football (8:52) 4. A discussion on the weekend’s EPL action (14:10) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/JbxqSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 110: Quah Ting Wen on competing in Int'l Swimming League 13:59 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan and they discuss the English Premier League which returned after football’s international break. They agree Liverpool’s victory over Leicester City underlined the Reds’ class, but disagree over whether Tottenham Hotspur have what it takes to mount a serious title challenge after their 2-0 win over Manchester City.They are joined in the second half of the show by national swimmer Quah Ting Wen, who shares her experience competing at the International Swimming League (ISL) in Budapest this past month. The 28-year-old multiple SEA Games gold medallist wrote four columns for ST charting her journey in Hungary, and talks about how swimming among the world’s best has helped her as she works toward her goal of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. They discuss the following: 1. Liverpool crisis talk premature (1:08)2. Are Spurs the real deal? (2:44)3. Quah Ting Wen talks about her ISL experience (6:42)4. Is swimming as a career viable? (9:13) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/JbxqSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109: Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? Should international friendlies be scrapped? 15:47 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham talks to ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan, who discuss history-making milestones: Lewis Hamilton’s record-equalling championship win at the Turkish Grand Prix, and golfer Dustin Johnson’s Masters tournament win - in style - at Augusta National.Adrian and Sazali are also joined by sports broadcaster Shehzad Haque, and they talk about whether international football friendlies should be scrapped with the coronavirus pandemic still not under control. They discuss the following: 1. Is Hamilton Formula One’s G.O.A.T? (0:50)2. An acid test for an Singapore Premier League title contender (7:37)3. International friendlies: Pointless? (9:57)4. England: Man United in disguise? (12:28) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Subscribe to #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/JbxqSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 108: SPL title race hots up; United rescue their manager 16:17 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham and ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talk about the Singapore Premier League (SPL), which has reached its halfway point, as well as a hijacked Zoom session hosted by Singapore Athletics, which led to a police report being made.They are also joined by ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan and they recap the weekend’s talking points in the English Premier League, as well as in the Spanish La Liga and Italian Serie A. They discuss the following: Could we see a three-horse race develop in the SPL? (2:53) Local football mourns the loss of former national footballer Salim Moin (3:42) Zoom troubles for Singapore Athletics (5:26) Stay of execution for Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - but for how long? (10:44) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg) Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 107: New normal for attending live sports events? 15:01Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Adrian Abraham and ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz talk about the Inside the Matrix event held by mixed martial arts organisation One Championship on Oct 30, which saw the return of spectators at a live sports event for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, albeit with new procedures - which included a swab test.They are also joined by ST content producer Zia-ul Raushan and recap the weekend’s talking points in the English Premier League. They discuss the following: 1. What the future of watching sport events in Singapore could look like (2:24) 2. A big result for Tampines Rovers in the Singapore Premier League (4:37)3. What next for Solskjaer and Manchester United after the Arsenal defeat? (7:42)4. Is Diogo Jota the successor to Roberto Firmino at Liverpool? (11:44)Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Adrian Abraham (matta@sph.com.sg) Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Adrian Abraham and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 106: Fans set to return to live sport 19:26 minsSynopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Rachel Kelly and ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz welcome One Championship chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong to talk about his mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation’s Into The Matrix event taking place on Oct 30, which will herald the return of spectators at live sports events in the Republic. They discuss the following: 1. When and how the decision was made to include spectators (3:37) 2. Whether being under the microscope as a pilot project is stressful (8:28) 3. What fans can look forward to at Into The Matrix (16:01) 4. This week’s Game of Two Halves Moments of the Week (17:59) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Rachel Kelly (rachelk@sph.com.sg) Follow Sazali on Twitter Edited by: Nadiah Koh and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 105: SPL returns to a palpable buzz; are Man United back in it? 14:33 minsSynopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Howie Lim chats with ST sports correspondent David Lee and Hougang United defender Lionel Tan to talk about what is different about the Singapore Premier League as it resumes from the coronavirus-induced break. They also have differing views about whether their favourite English team Manchester United's fortunes, but agree that the video assistant referee robbed archrivals, Liverpool, the Merseyside derby. They discuss the following: 1. What has been different about the Singapore Premier League as it resumes from the coronavirus-induced break (0:52) 2. Was it a surprise win for Hougang over favourites Tampines? (5:35) 3. What does the truce between Singapore Athletics and national marathoner Soh Rui Yong mean (7:38) 4. Have Manchester United turned the corner after beating Newcastle 4-1 (10:34) 5. Thoughts about the video assistant referee, which was a key player in the Merseyside derby that ended 2-2(12:27) Produced by: David Lee (davidlee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Follow David Lee on Twitter Edited by: Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 104:  It’s Game On in the Singapore Premier League after almost 7 months 14:41 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points. This week, Money FM's Rachel Kelly and ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz welcome Football Association of Singapore (FAS) general secretary Yazeen Buhari, who talks about how the national football body worked toward a restart of the local professional league - which will resume on Oct 17 after being suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic - and what fans can expect once kickoff arrives. They discuss the following: How long FAS had been planning the resumption (1:36) Whether there was a point where it seemed the SPL might not return in 2020 (5:52) The new normal: swab tests, where substitutes sit, and are there handshakes (8:36) Could we see fans back at the stadiums for SPL games before 2020 ends? (11:46) Not one, but two Game of Two Halves Moments of the Week (13:04) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Rachel Kelly (rachelk@sph.com.sg) Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Nadiah Koh and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 103: Huge defeats for Man Utd, Liverpool; sporting #Covidiots flouting safe distancing 13:51 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. This week, Money FM's Howie Lim chats with ST sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee and they try to make sense of one of the most bizarre matchdays in English Premier League history, when both Manchester United and Liverpool were embarrassed by heavy defeats within hours of one another. They discuss the following: Whether Man United’s and Liverpool’s losses were one-offs or signs of trouble (2:02) A United fan’s brutal assessment of the problems within the club (3:25) Are table-toppers Everton the real deal? (7:35) Why are Singaporeans flouting the ‘rule of five’ at public sports facilities like basketball and street soccer courts? (8:55) Live sport set to return to Singapore for the first time since circuit breaker measures (11:28) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Nadiah Koh and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 102: New S’pore Athletics chief Lien Choong Luen describes his vision of “golden era” in the local scene 14:10 mins Synopsis:  #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. This week, Money FM's Rachel Kelly and ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz speak to new Singapore Athletics (SA) president Lien Choong Luen on what lies ahead for his team as they begin their two-year period leading the national track and field body, and what needs to be done for the ailing sport to thrive again. They discuss the following: What the new SA management committee seeks to achieve in its first 100 days (1:07) What he plans do about the legal issues the SA is embroiled in, that he and his team have inherited (4:04) What the strong mandate given to his team by the local athletics fraternity at the SA elections means (5:03) Whether he believes local track and field can get back to the success of the 60s and 70s, remembered by many as Singapore’s “golden era” in the sport (9:23) Local track and field’s “missed opportunity” in 2015 (10:51) The “travesty” that is this episode’s #GameOfTwoHalves Moment of the Week (12:37) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg) & Rachel Kelly (rachelk@sph.com.sg) Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Nadiah Koh and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 101: EPL round-up, and success in elite sport with unconventional methods 19:17 mins Synopsis:  #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. This week, Money FM's Howie Lim hosts ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and the trio talk about the English Premier League action over the weekend, and what the performances of Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs and Manchester United mean for each side. They also look at the 1.85m, 109kg Bryson DeChambeau’s maiden golf major win at the US Open, and delve into athletes who try to seek success in their sport by going against norm or by the traditional playbook. Spanish triathlete Diego Mentriga also gets a mention for his instinctive act of sportsmanship. They discuss the following: 1. A highlight of the Liverpool-Chelsea clash which wasn’t the red card or either of the two goals (0:49) 2. The disconnect between big clubs’ spending amidst the pandemic (2:46) 3. What Gareth Bale can bring to Spurs, and should Man United fans be concerned? (6:18) 4. Golfers Bryson DeChambeau and Matthew Wolff proving at the US Open that going against the grain can be rewarding (8:28) 5. This week’s Game of Two Halves Moment of the Week (14:33) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Nadiah Koh and Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 100: Lions skipper and Liverpool fan Hariss Harun reviews Leeds goal fest 12:20 mins Synopsis:  #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. The English Premier League returned over the weekend, and defending champions Liverpool were given a scare by newly-promoted Leeds United before winning 4-3.Money FM's Rachel Kelly hosts ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and national football captain Hariss Harun - a Liverpool fan - to review the action. They discuss the following:1. What they think Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds can achieve this season (1:32)2. What it is like to start a football season as defending champions, and how to handle that pressure and early setbacks (3:00)3. Hariss on going head to head with Andres Iniesta in the Asian Champions League (5:31)4. This week’s Game of Two Halves Moment of the Week (10:02) Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Rachel Kelly (rachelk@sph.com.sg) & Ernest Luis Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter Edited by: Nadiah Koh & Muhammad Firmann Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 99: The big EPL kickoff: Are Chelsea contenders or pretenders? 14:20 mins  Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Howie Lim calls up ST assistant sports editor Jonathan Wong and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics: 1. The English Premier League kicks off this weekend, and all eyes are on big-spending Chelsea - is their summer shopping spree enough to turn them into genuine title contenders, or will it backfire on Frank Lampard? And which manager will get the sack first this season? 2. There were some surprises over the weekend in Formula One - Lewis Hamilton finished seventh at the Italian Grand Prix after starting on pole - and the US Open - with huge favourite Novak Djokovic being disqualified after a bizarre incident with a line judge. Our podcasters weigh in on the unexpected turn of events. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 98: Where next for Messi; what next for Singapore Athletics 11:52 mins  Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports journalists Nicole Chia and David Lee to discuss the following topics. Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi continues to angle for a move after falling out with his employers, but who can afford him and what are the potential obstacles? Singapore Athletics president Tang Weng Fei will step down after a tumultuous term. What are some of the ongoing disputes and what does the future hold for Singapore Athletics? Produced by: ST Sports DeskEdited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope LeeFollow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 97: ST Run goes virtual; group that bid for Newcastle under scrutiny 11:25 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Howie Lim calls up ST sports editor Lee Yulin and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics. 1. The Straits Times launches its first-ever virtual run. Find out more about this unique initiative.2. Since putting in a much-publicised bid to take over English Premier League club Newcastle United, Singaporeans Nelson and Terence Loh and Bellagraph Nova Group co-founder Evangeline Shen, have come under scrutiny following an admission from a spokesman that the group doctored some images in its publicity materials.  Produced by: ST Sports DeskEdited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope LeeFollow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 96: Singaporean ownership of top European clubs; Barcelona's woes 12:40 mins  Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondents David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics. A deeper look at the Loh cousins' (local entrepreneurs Terence Loh and Nelson Loh) bid to take over Newcastle United and why fans are unhappy with Peter Lim's management at Valencia. Barcelona lost 8-2 to Germany's Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final to finish a season without a trophy for the first time since 2008. Will they turn the corner or lose more ground to Real Madrid? Produced by: ST Sports DeskEdited by: Nadiah Koh & Penelope LeeFollow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88 Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 95: AFF Suzuki Cup postponed to 2021; can Arsenal or Chelsea challenge Liverpool for EPL next? 13:28 mins  Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondents David Lee and Sazali Abdul Aziz to discuss the following topics. First half: The 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup has been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. What are the considerations and ramifications? Second half: Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to lift a record 14th FA Cup. What are the main talking points and can either team challenge Liverpool for the English Premier League title in the next season? Produced by: ST Sports DeskEdited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope LeeFollow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 94: Athlete abuse in Singapore and world sport; are Man United returning to glory days 11:48 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports reporter Nicole Chia and sports corresponden David Lee to discuss the following topics: A deeper look at athlete abuse in Singapore and world sport. Why has former national skater Yu Shuran and former national gymnastics coach Gerrit Beltman come out respectively to talk about being abused and being an abusive coach?  The English Premier League is done and dusted. What were the big stories on the final day and how far are Manchester United away from their glory days? Produced by: ST Sports DeskEdited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope LeeFollow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 93: Are athletes well represented in NSAs; key battles in EPL's final week 13:17 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath, sports correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee to discuss the following topics: What is the fuss about Singapore Athletics' latest general meeting and what is the state of athlete representation in national sports associations in Singapore The English Premier League title is decided, but there is still plenty to look forward to in the final week of the season with tantalising battles for Champions League spots and to avoid the drop. Produced by: ST Sports DeskEdited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope LeeFollow #GameOfTwoHalves podcasts every Tuesday and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 92: New NUS geography department module to tackle football's global impact; Sportslink closes down 11:11 minsSynopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz, ST sports reporter Kimberly Kwek and Dr Shaun Lin, a lecturer from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) geography department.  They discuss the following topics: The introduction of an unusual module titled Worlds Of Football that will be taught at NUS next semester. Dr Lin talks about how geography and football are related, the different aspects of football that will be covered in the course and what the department hopes to achieve from the module. The closure of the beloved home-grown sports retail store Sportslink on July 3. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 91: Singaporean cager Ariel Loiter nets prestigious NCAA basketball scholarship 12:39 minsSynopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. In the first half, Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up national cager Ariel Loiter, the first Singaporean to earn a full scholarship to play NCAA's Division 1 basketball in the United States. The Colgate University-bound Loiter talks about how she fell in love with basketball, her long-term targets and shares advice for other young, aspiring local female athletes. In the second half, ST sports reporters Nicole Chia and Kimberly Kwek talk about the fates of two major local sports events: the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. The Oct 10-11 Singapore Sevens was cancelled last week owing to the coronavirus pandemic, while it remains to be seen whether the Dec 5-6 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will go ahead as planned. Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 90: What Liverpool's first league title in 30 years means to fans 13:40 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up digital editor of The New Paper Jonathan Roberts, ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Liverpool's English Premier League title win and what it means for the team and its fans. 2. Men's tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has come under fire for his involvement in the Adria Tour, an exhibition series meant to bring some of the world's top players to the Balkans. Several tennis players, including Djokovic himself, and their coaches have contracted Covid-19. Safety measures at the event were lax, with physical distancing not practised and the absence of required testing for Covid-19. Why is the criticism valid and how should athletes be using their influence and voice in these times? 3. Why the ActiveSG indoor sports halls were closed on Sunday and how SportSG is stepping up measures to prevent users from flouting the rules.  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian Insider (special edition): US-China trade war, Huawei and digital tax issues 10.41 minsSynopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every Friday. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.In this episode of the Asian Insider, The Straits Times' associate editor Vikram Khanna chats to Howard Yu, Lego Professor of Management and Innovation at the IMD Business School in Switzerland. They discuss how companies are being affected by the US-China trade war, and issues relating to digital taxes.Produced by: Jonathan RobertsEdited by: Jonathan RobertsDear readers,We are conducting consumer research to find out what types of content you like. Please click on the link below to participate in a short survey which will help us serve you better. Respondents stand a chance to win $100 shopping vouchers and get invited to participate in consumer interviews.Link: https://sph.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MwYEyWCtmRKUHH Follow Asian Insider podcast and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/JoVB Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JoV2 Google podcasts: https://str.sg/JoVu Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 46: Goal 2034 or own goal?; What does it take to be a pro athlete in Singapore? 12:24 mins Synopsis: A Game Of Two Halves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Is the Football Association of Singapore's aim of having a team at the 2034 World Cup just a pipe dream? What needs to be done to make this grand plan come to fruition? GEM - glamour, endorsements, money. But not all of Singapore's professional athletes get to live the good life. For some, there is also struggle and suffering.   In this episode, ST sports editor Lee Yulin, assistant sports editor Low Lin Fhoong and sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz give their take on these issues. Produced by: Lee Yulin and Sazali Abdul Aziz Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate #GameOfTwoHalves podcast on:Spotify: http://str.sg/ovjRApple Podcasts: http://str.sg/o8MKGoogle Podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS Website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsFeedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story  3:41 mins Synopsis: This is an excerpt from the book A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story by Tan Ooi Boon. The book - first published in 1996 - has been reissued by Straits Times Press, 2019. It is available at $26.75 (inclusive of GST) at leading bookstores and from stbooks.sg The Kindle version can be downloaded for US$9.99. This is the true story of a British serial killer - John Martin - who went on a world tour to hunt. This episode is about how the sensational crime was first discovered in Singapore. Listen to Part 1:  Check ST Press' Facebook page. Produced by: Tan Ooi Boon, Amanda Wong and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Discover more ST podcasts on:  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt On website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Podcast: A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story 2:46 mins Synopsis: This is an excerpt from the book A British Serial Killer In Singapore: A True Story by Tan Ooi Boon. The book - first published in 1996 - has been reissued by Straits Times Press, 2019. It is available at $26.75 (inclusive of GST) at leading bookstores and from stbooks.sg The Kindle version can be downloaded for US$9.99. Below is a short excerpt on how the writer reported on the case for The Straits Times: This is the true story of a killer who went on a world tour to hunt. British serial killer John Martin was no ordinary criminal. Compared with other murderers, he was a master of his own class because he had a dark skill that shocked even the most hardened cops. This skill helped him to escape and avoid detection after each murderous rampage. In just a few months in 1995, his crime impacted 6 countries - United Kingdom, Belize, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa and Canada – and sent a shockwave globally. How could one man inflict so much harm in such a short time? Listen to Part 2: Check ST Press' Facebook page. Produced by: Tan Ooi Boon, Amanda Wong and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Discover more ST podcasts on:  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt On website: http://str.sg/stpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 34: What to do in Singapore May 23-June 6 - Burger And Lobster (food); Hallyupopfest (gigs) 6:01 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Eunice Quek, who had the chance to try the newly opened Burger And Lobster at Jewel Changi Airport, and Desiree Loh, who is reporting on the K-pop festival HallyuPopFest on May 25 and 26. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 33: What to do in Singapore May 16-30: Ghost Call (arts); sliced fish soup in Kaki Bukit and Sumire Yakitori House (food) 8:17 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Olivia Ho, who talks about the text-and-movement performance Ghost Call at Goodman Arts Centre. This collaboration between playwright Nabilah Said and Raw Moves artistic director Ricky Sim runs from May 16 to 18. Hedy Khoo makes her debut on the podcast series, sharing two food recommendations: Sumire Yakitori House at Bugis Junction and Teochew Fish Porridge at Kaki Bukit Market & Food Centre, Bedok North Street 3. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 32: What to do in Singapore May 9-23: Singapore Cocktail Festival and Violet Oon Singapore at Jewel (food); This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls (play)  10:51 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks.  This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Anjali Raguraman who talks about snagging $12 cocktails at the Singapore Cocktail Festival (May 10-12). Eunice Quek chats about the exclusive dishes at Violet Oon's newest outlet at Jewel. Akshita Nanda also speaks about the latest Pangdemonium play This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls, written by Ken Kwek in response to the #MeToo movement. It is on at the Drama Centre from May 10-26.  Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on: Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc  iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg  Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts  Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks EP 30: What to do in Singapore April 25-May 9 - Eureka Popcorn & Yun Nans (food) at Jewel Changi; Showtek at Marquee (gigs)  7:55 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Wong Ah Yoke, who recommends Eureka Popcorn and Chinese restaurant Yun Nans, both at the new Jewel Changi. Anjali Raguraman chats with us about the new mega-club Marquee and two upcoming acts American DJ Kaskade (April 26) and Dutch electronic duo Showtek (April 27). Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Picks Ep 28: What to do in S'pore March 28 to April 4: Odette & Alt pizza (food); Rubber Girl On The Loose (play) 11:29 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times highlights the best films, concerts, restaurants and arts events you can catch in Singapore over the coming weeks. This week, Melissa Sim hosts colleague Olivia Ho, who recommends Rubber Girl On The Loose, a play co-produced by Cake as part of The Esplanade's The Studios series, as well as Eunice Quek, who talks about fine dining French restaurant Odette, which was recently ranked No. 1 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2019 list. She also recommends new flavours at Alt Pizza, which stands out because of its sourdough crust. Produced by: Melissa Sim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe, like and rate Life Picks on:   Spotify: http://str.sg/oeGc   iTunes: http://str.sg/oeXg   Google podcasts: http://str.sg/o8Gx   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Times Singapore Budget 2019 Roundtable 47:46 mins Synopsis: This year's Budget saw Singapore double down on its economic restructuring push, against the backdrop of a weakening economy, with growth hit by global trade worries.  On the business front, Singapore unveiled new and extended schemes to help firms and workers, alongside tighter restrictions on foreign workers. Social support was also announced, from increasing spending on healthcare for an ageing population to tax rebates for some citizens. But will these measures go far enough? Is there a need to rejig initiatives instead of staying the course set in previous years? Moderator: Genevieve Cua, wealth editor, The Business Times Roundtable panellists: Larry Sim, tax partner, KPMGSelena Ling, head of treasury research and strategy, OCBCEugene Tan, associate professor of law, Singapore Management UniversityKurt Wee, president, Association of Small and Medium Enterprises This podcast was brought to you by OCBC. Click here to watch the roundtable highlights: Click here for The Business Times' Budget 2019 coverage More ST & BT podcasts on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special episode as Sazali Abdul Aziz talks with national bowler Muhammad Jaris Goh, the freshly crowned Straits Times Athlete of the Year 2019. The award capped a hat-trick of awards. The week before the ST gong, Goh was named Singapore Bowling Federation's Bowler of the Year and became one of four Singapore Sports School alumni to receive the Moo Soon Chong Outstanding Student-Athlete Award. But even with the incredible success, Goh is humble to a fault.  "It hasn't sunk in," said Goh, when he sat down with ST about an hour later. "When my name was announced, I thought, 'No way!'. After I got back to my seat, SBF president Jessie Phua even came up to me and said, 'Yes Jaris, this is real'." Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz, Adam Azlee   Subscribe, like and rate A Game of Two Halves:   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: http://str.sg/o8MK On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/oXeS On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's Talk Movies - Bohemian Rhapsody reviews with local personalities Micapella, Dru Chen and Sylvia Toh 6:25 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times film critic John Lui chats with local personalities about the latest films: what they liked, what they didn't, and John's own views, all in one show. The movie Bohemian Rhapsody opens this week and after a media preview, we spoke with our guests in the following order - local acapella group Micapella, singer-songwriter and Warner Music recording artist Dru Chen, and writer and humorist Sylvia Toh Paik Choo. Produced by: John Lui Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Singapore Premier League takes a break for the International Friendlies. These will be the first matches under the guidance of interim coach Fandi Ahmad - who was given the role to guide the national team to and through November's Suzuki Cup. First are matches against Mauritius and Fiji. They may not sound like much, but they are ranked higher in the Fifa ranking than Singapore. Jonathan Roberts talks to correspondents Sazali Abdul Aziz and David Lee about the new line-up and the players who Fandi should also be considering... Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prospect of a Singaporean getting into the EPL has been in the news recently. But aside from the issue of deferrment of National Service, what criteria would a Singaporean have to fulfill to lay in one of the biggest football leagues in the world. Host Jonathan Roberts talks to ST Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz discuss the issue and look at the current SPL player who was unable to join the EPL. Elsewhere, the two look at the issue of Albirex Niigata winning the inaugural Singapore Premier League earlier than expected. Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After one month of football, we arrive at the World Cup Final. Giants have fallen, minnows have risen and now we look forward to a France v Croatia finale. Our panel – Jonthan Roberts, Sazali abdul Aziz and Shamir Osman – dissect the heartbreak of the semi-finals and look forward to the biggest match of all. Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second of our World Cup Semi-Final podcasts, Jonathan Roberts and ST assisstant sports editor Rohit Brijnath discuss whether this World Cup is lacking its usual dose of mercurial talents. Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup 2018 is down to four teams. It's France v Belgium and Croatia v England, as if you didn't know. The panel discusses the journey through the quarter-finals and the semi-final match-ups.  Plus, David Lee, our man in Russia hits the streets to deliver his latest video postcard... Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Round of 16 done and dusted, host Jonathan Roberts invites ST sports correspondent Shamir Osman and SPH Head of Podcasting Ernest Luis to dissect the England match against Colombia, the Quarter-Final match-ups and give evidence on their greatest World Cup villains. And for the half-time show, Our Man in Russia, David Lee posts his latest audio postcard. Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another Straits Times World Cup podcast. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by ST sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz and SPH head of podcasting Ernest Luis to discuss the highs and lows of the group stage (hint: nobody likes Argentina), who looks hot for the knockout stages (hint: nobody likes Argentina) and just what is the art of TV punditry?Plus David Lee has another postcard from Russia. Watch out, he attempts to sing... Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one week on since the big kick-off. While it started with Robbie Williams pitching his greatest hits album, that was swiftly followed by an extraordinary opening match and series of surprises, both good and bad. World Cup 2018 has already seen its fair share of upsets, some involving the rise of the divisive VAR technology. Host Jonathan Roberts is joined by SPH head of podcasting Ernest Luis and Stomp editor Azhar Kasman to discuss the highs and lows so far. A word of warning, Mr Kasman is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. Also in this episode, David Lee sends his first audio postcard from Russia where, aside from meeting the fans and reporting on the matches,  he has been getting to grips with the local food. Watch out for the next episode after the Group Stage... Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a final that Liverpool fans will probably prefer to forget. Their main striker brought down, two goalkeeping blunders and a team seeming trying to keep it together. It all ended 3-1 to Real Madrid for a record third consecutive final win. Host Jonathan Roberts (a Liverpool fan) also tries to keep it together as he discusses the aftermath and implications of that night in Kiev with ST Sports correspondent Sazali Abdul Aziz... Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp have scored a historic three-way partnership to broadcast the 2018 World Cup in Russia from June 14 to July 15 in Singapore. This is the first time there has been no price hike since paid World Cup subscriptions were introduced here in 2002. Fans will be paying the same prices as they did in 2014 to watch the World Cup on their home screens or mobile devices. These remain at $94.16 (early bird price till May 22) and $112.35 for those who sign up after. How was this pulled off? Did a united team bid work for once, in the Singapore context?   Produced by: Jonathan Roberts & Ernest Luis   Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Under V. Sundram Moorthy, the Lions had no results as well as style, and after two years of underachievement as national coach, the Football Association of Singapore has announced that he would step down "by mutual consent" despite his contract having 11 more months to run. The timing of the decision - with less than seven months to go until the Nov 8 to Dec 15 Suzuki Cup, which Singapore have won four times - raised eyebrows.   Produced by: Jonathan Roberts & Ernest Luis   Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: On March 21, 2018, The Football Association of Singapore announced the launch of the Singapore Premier League (SPL). A rebranding of the former S.League (which lasted 22 seasons).   FAS President Lim Kia Tong said at the launch: "This is definitely not a cosmetic relaunch".   ST Sports Correspondent Wang Meng Meng and Head of Podcasting Ernest Luis join host Jonathan Roberts to discuss whether this will revive the fortunes of Singapore football.   Produced by: Jonathan Roberts & Ernest Luis   Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg   Download ST & BT podcasts for offline listening: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts   On website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts   On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU   On iTunes: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP   On Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.