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All-Brazilian line-up to referee opening game at World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Round of 16 - Paris St Germain v Inter Miami CF - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 29, 2025 Referee Wilton Sampaio REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Round of 16 - Paris St Germain v Inter Miami CF - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 29, 2025 Referee Wilton Sampaio REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Changing of the guard at Traffic Police with veteran officer to assume command

(From left) Commissioner of Police How Kwang Hwee, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Daniel Tan and Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Serene Chiu, who will be Traffic Police chief on June 8.
(From left) Commissioner of Police How Kwang Hwee, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Daniel Tan and Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Serene Chiu, who will be Traffic Police chief on June 8.

Hindu Endowments Board and Hindu Advisory Board announce appointments

HEB operates four Hindu temples: the Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Sivan Temple and Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple.
HEB operates four Hindu temples: the Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Sivan Temple and Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple.

Liverpool appoint former Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola as manager

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v AFC Bournemouth - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - May 9, 2026 AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs. /File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v AFC Bournemouth - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - May 9, 2026 AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs. /File Photo

Former DPM Heng Swee Keat appointed SIT’s first chancellor

As chancellor, former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat will serve as SIT’s highest-ranking ceremonial office holder and ambassador.
As chancellor, former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat will serve as SIT’s highest-ranking ceremonial office holder and ambassador.

Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup

Soccer Football - Iran players and staff in Ankara for VISA procedures ahead of the World Cup - Ankara, Turkey - May 21, 2026 Iran players and staff arrive at the Canada embassy for VISA procedures ahead of the World Cup REUTERS/Efekan Akyuz
Soccer Football - Iran players and staff in Ankara for VISA procedures ahead of the World Cup - Ankara, Turkey - May 21, 2026 Iran players and staff arrive at the Canada embassy for VISA procedures ahead of the World Cup REUTERS/Efekan Akyuz

Real Madrid bringing back Jose Mourinho: Reports

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during their 3-1 win over Estoril Praia on May 16.
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during their 3-1 win over Estoril Praia on May 16.

DPM Gan Kim Yong reappointed as MAS chairman

DPM Gan Kim Yong will hold the position as MAS chairman for another three years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029.
DPM Gan Kim Yong will hold the position as MAS chairman for another three years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029.

NParks CEO stepping down after 3 years, Botanic Gardens director to take over on June 1

Incumbent National Parks Board (NParks) CEO Hwang Yu-Ning  (left) will be succeeded by Dr Tan Puay Yok on June 1.
Incumbent National Parks Board (NParks) CEO Hwang Yu-Ning  (left) will be succeeded by Dr Tan Puay Yok on June 1.

Singapore-listed Olam says veteran CEO Sunny Verghese to step down in major reshuffle

Mr Sunny Verghese, who co-founded Olam nearly four decades ago, will relinquish his role as group CEO but will remain chief executive of Olam Agri.
Mr Sunny Verghese, who co-founded Olam nearly four decades ago, will relinquish his role as group CEO but will remain chief executive of Olam Agri.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.