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Missed the mark? It's okay
In 2008, Mr Mohammad Abdillah Mohamad Sam entered NorthLight School after he failed the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) for the second time.
Reds rally to beat Saints and open eight-point lead
Liverpool capitalised on champions Manchester City's latest slip-up to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the English Premier League after a 3-2 away win over bottom-placed Southampton on Nov 24.
GRITTY FARAG PREVAILS
World No. 1 recovers to retain S'pore title, while teen wins first squash gold event
Odegaard brings fluidity to us: Arteta
Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal team \"flows in a different way\" when Martin Odegaard is playing, after the Gunners crushed Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Nov 23 to end their winless run.
Football allows young Eagle's pro dreams to take off
Geylang International Under-17 centre-back S.C. Denilson has always dreamt of playing in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) and representing Singapore at the National Stadium.
'ENTERTAINERS' PUT ON A SHOW
Postecoglou hails all-round show as Spurs stun City 4-0 away, sparking talk of champs' decline
AN ADDS CHINA MASTERS TO OLYMPIC CROWN
Fourth 2024 title cements her world No. 1 status; men's No. 3 Antonsen gets his fifth
Mum watches as Marta wins elusive NWSL title
Orlando Pride won the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) championship for the first time, with Zambian Barbra Banda getting the goal in a 1-0 win over Washington Spirit on Nov 23.
Wang glad to show three-peat sign to crowd
While 2024 was not all smooth-sailing for China's Wang Chuqin, the world No. 1 ended the year the way he started it - with a title.
Playing in final huge privilege for 'puzzle' master Sinner
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was described as a \"puzzle that not many have solved\", after defeating Alex de Minaur to power holders Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Nov 23.
NUGGETS STRIKE PAY DIRT AGAIN AT LAKERS
Denver bag 13th win in 14 games with LA, whose coach Redick says they lack spirit
If it's your turn, it's your turn: Joint-leader Jeeno
MIAMI - The low round of the week at the LPGA Tour Championship belongs to Jeeno Thitikul, who fired a nine-under 63 in third-round action on Nov 23 to forge a tie with Angel Yin atop the leaderboard in Naples, Florida.
NZ coach wants a wider selection
Coach Scott Robertson said on Nov 24 he will ask New Zealand Rugby bosses to make overseas-based players eligible for the All Blacks in a bid to keep up with pacesetters South Africa.
Erasmus hails Boks buy-in as he builds squad depth
Coach Rassie Erasmus declared himself satisfied with South Africa's international season that brought a dominant win in the Rugby Championship and an unbeaten run through the autumn internationals for the first time since 2013.
A 'SPECIAL, BEAUTIFUL' SEASON
Verstappen is fifth in Las Vegas race won by Russell to seal fourth straight title
Patch Of Theta victorious in the Chevalier Cup
The consistent Patch Of Theta continued his impressive career progress when he claimed the HK$3.12 million (S$540,000) Class 2 Chevalier Cup Handicap over 1,600m at Sha Tin on Nov 24.
REVUE IMPRESSES ON DEBUT
Trainer Choi continues great M'sian debut with surprise $106 winner in Kuala Lumpur
Voices of Youth Mental health Parents can do more to support young people
Mental health issues among the young have been on the rise (Depression, anxiety, stress: 1 in 3 youth in Singapore reported very poor mental health, says IMH survey, Sept 19).
Replies Scams ● Restriction orders to protect victims will be temporary and a last resort
We thank Forum writers V. Balu (Have trusted family members rather than police manage scam victims' money, Nov 19) and Peter Yan (Proposed Bill the right measure to protect scam victims, Nov 19) for their views on the Protection from Scams Bill.
Oil spills Agencies update response plans with learning points from every incident
We thank Mr Seah Minlong for his feedback (Recent oil spills show a need to improve response times and preventive measures, Nov 15).
Schools Important to have a day for mental health awareness
As a 19-year-old looking back on my school days, I think what was missing was a mental health day in schools.
Support for emerging hawkers vital to keep trade going
There was much chatter recently in Parliament and online forums on the future of Singapore's much-cherished hawker culture (Govt sets out ways it helps sustain hawker culture, alleviate cost pressures on Singaporeans, Nov 14).
How do you insure a US$6.2 million banana?
Clue: It is not a specific piece of fruit on the wall that is being insured.
Gladiator movies are not telling the real story about Rome
Modern-day moviegoers celebrate the gladiator as a symbol of masculinity. In ancient Rome, bravery is shallow without discipline.
A birthday message for Sri Lanka's new President: Don't squander your mandate
The Nov 14 polls swept away the entrenched political elite, giving President Dissanayake a much freer hand to put his battered country on the road to recovery.
Ukraine and Russia can find peace with a DMZ
A demilitarised zone modelled on that on the Korean peninsula is looking more likely, even if unattractive to both sides.
What Scott Bessent's appointment means for the Trump administration
The President-elect's nominee for Treasury secretary faces a grueling job.
In Donald Trump's America, it's tech bros versus deep state
With tech moguls Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm, can the new Department of Government Efficiency hack bureaucracy?
Returning to office - bosses and workers look for sweet spot in rules
Firms appear to be redefining policies and processes even as inertia of not returning lingers
When is a good time to tender my resignation?
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