Chia Han Keong
Chia Han Keong has over 20 years of experience as a sports journalist/editor for various Singapore newspapers and has covered major sporting events such as the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2021 SEA Games. His other personal interests include music and travelling.
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Singapore sports round-up (11-17 March): EA Sports/LALIGA launch community pitch, Loh Kean Yew loses to Lee Zii Jia
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (11 to 17 March).
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WTT Singapore Smash: New singles champions emerge, but China paddlers still sweep all five titles
Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu were new singles winners at the WTT Singapore Smash, but China continued to sweep all five titles at hand. Read on.
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Footballing Weekly: Singapore Youth League could be the most important development for local football in 2024
The recent launch of the Singapore Youth League could be the most crucial step in local football development in 2024. Find out why.
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WTT Singapore Smash 2024: Double shocks as world No.1 Fan Zhendong, Olympic champion Ma Long crash out
The WTT Singapore Smash saw massive upsets as both world No.1 Fan Zhendong and reigning Olympic champion Ma Long crash out in the men's singles event. Read on.
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QR code immigration clearance for travellers by car to begin at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on 19 March
Travellers arriving and departing Singapore by car via Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints can use QR codes for faster immigration clearance from 19 March. Read on.
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WTT Singapore Smash 2024: Izaac Quek can't repeat last year's giant-killing run, as he falls at the first hurdle
Singapore's top men's paddler Izaac Quek could not repeat his stellar 2023 run at the WTT Singapore Smash, falling at the first hurdle this year. Read on.
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Singapore sports round-up (4-10 March): Lions head coach announces 1st squad, Loh Kean Yew beats nemesis
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (4 to 10 March).
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Singapore Women's Open: Kim Jae-hee makes decisive birdies, then holds nerve to outlast amateur sensation Oh Soo-min
Korean golfer Kim Jae-hee fended off amateur sensation Oh Soo-min to clinch the second edition of the Hana Financial Group Singapore Women's Open. Read on.
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Footballing Weekly: ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup dates set to clash with AFC Champions League competitions
This year's ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup dates could ignite a "club vs country" furore, as they clash with AFC Champions League competitions. Read on.
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Singapore Indoor Stadium set to be replaced by new state-of-the-art indoor arena to be built next to it
The 34-year-old Singapore Indoor Stadium is set to be replaced by a new state-of-the-art indoor arena, to be built next to it. Read on.
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OCBC Cycle 2024: SEA Championship returns for first time since COVID pandemic, while The Foldie Ride makes debut
This year's OCBC Cycle event will see the Speedway SEA Championship return for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on.
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Retirement age for Singapore workers to go up from 63 to 64 on 1 July 2026, re-employment age to also rise from 68 to 69
Singapore will raise its workers' retirement age from 63 to 64 on 1 July 2026, with the re-employment age likewise going up from 68 to 69. Read on.
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Singapore review: I'm a middle-aged metalhead. Here's how I sat through the opening concert
Over 50,000 fans screamed their way through Taylor Swift's Eras Tour show at the Singapore National Stadium. Here's how a heavy metal fan felt being among them.
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Singapore sports round-up (26 Feb-3 March): Sailors sign Dutch midfielder, President Tharman hosts national athletes
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (26 February to 3 March).
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HSBC Women's World Championship: Hannah Green sinks 30-foot birdie to win by one shot over Celine Boutier
Australia's Hannah Green snatched a stunning victory at the 2024 HSBC Women's World Championship with a final-hole birdie putt. Read on.
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SPH Media fails to meet several KPI targets for FY2023, has 'considerable catch-up' to do: Josephine Teo
SPH Media failed to meet its KPI targets in digital reach, youth reach and vernacular reach for FY2023, said Josephine Teo in Parliament. Read on.
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Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Israel's military response to Hamas attack 'has gone too far'
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said in Parliament that Israel's military response to the 7 October Hamas attack "has gone too far". Read on.
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COVID-19 update: Mask-wearing no longer compulsory in outpatient settings, as Singapore shows stronger resilience
Mask-wearing will no longer be compulsory in outpatient healthcare settings from Friday (1 March), as Singapore stands down its COVID-19 protocols. Read on.
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Footballing Weekly: New Lions head coach Tsutomu Ogura wants players with 'fighting spirit' playing for one another
New Singapore national football head coach Tsutomu Ogura underlined his pre-requisites for players he selects to be in the national team. What are they?
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New CMPB at Bukit Gombak will open in phases from 2025, offer one-stop hub for NS facilities and services
The Ministry of Defence announced that the Central Manpower Base (CMPB) will open its new premises in Bukit Gombak in phases starting from 2025. Read on.