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SINGAPORE - Rosyth School and Hwa Chong Institution emerged champions of this year's National Chinese Challenge, which saw a record number of participants. In its eighth year, the competition attracted about 5,045 students from 172 schools, up 40 per cent from last year's participation. The National Chinese Challenge is an annual event to promote the Chinese culture and cultivate an interest in learning Chinese among students. Participants can also showcase their language abilities and interact with other Chinese language learners. The event is organised by Singapore Press Holdings' (SPH) Chinese Media Group and Nanyang Girls' High School. It is Hwa Chong Institution's first time clinching the top position in the secondary category, while Rosyth School's last win in the primary category was in 2016, said SPH in a statement on Saturday (April 17). Fifteen-year-old Andrew Timothy Siauw from Hwa Chong Institution said: "We have been preparing for the competition on top of school ... » Learn More about Rosyth School and Hwa Chong Institution win National Chinese Challenge

What does it mean to be a Good Guy? It means living up to your name, walking your talk, and doing good things consistently no matter the challenges that come your way. SMDC once again shows it is the home of The Good Guys with trailblazing initiatives that continue to extend assistance to communities beyond its own. Its latest initiative is a partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) that brings the Kadiwa Market to SMDC homes. This partnership not only helps residents gain access to affordable and high-quality fresh produce but also provides farmers with a ready customer base. All roads lead to SMDC The Good Guys Kadiwa Market was formally launched at the SMDC Light Residences on March 6. “Kadiwa is built on the concept of bringing farmers closer to the consumers,” says DA’s Minky Alba. “In doing so, we cut the layers of distribution. We remove the presence of middle men.” The farmers come all the way from the Cordilleras. The lowland farmers ... » Learn More about In good spirits: SMDC helps farmers and residents through Kadiwa Market

ACTRESS Rozita Che Wan (pic) has prepared 20 outfits for Hari Raya Aidilfitri despite having to celebrate it under a new norm, reported Utusan Malaysia. Rozita, who is fondly known as Che Ta, 47, said the Covid-19 pandemic would not stop her from staying fashionable throughout the Syawal month. “I have already prepared 20 different outfits for Aidilfitri this time, and not just matching with my husband and children. In fact, I will be on my way to look for samping, as I like to prepare early. “And to be honest, I started the preparations even before fasting month, ” she said. Rozita, who married actor Zain Saidin in 2013, is mother to their six-year-old daughter Aaisyah Dhia Rana. The flamboyant actress also has two sons – Ammar Effendy, and Aniq Ezra – from her previous marriage. Asked what colour she will be wearing on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, she said she had picked turquoise. “The rest of my outfit include other colours such as gold, blue, green and many ... » Learn More about Rozita has 20 outfits prepared for Hari Raya

PETALING JAYA: Tread with great caution. That is the advice of chef de mission Datuk Lee Chong Wei as athletes from various sports enter the 100-day countdown for the Tokyo Olympic Games, scheduled from July 23-Aug 8. “Stay away from injury... that’s the worst thing that can happen to you as we get closer to the Games, ” said the three-time Olympic Games silver medallist. The former world No.1 shuttler’s concern is understandable as he was injured less than 100 days before the 2012 Olympic Games in London and it made life difficult for him. “I will not forget the challenges that I faced even days before the Olympics started... the injury took away my joy and made everything one notch harder, ” he said. Chong Wei had injured his ankle just four minutes into his match against Peter-Gade Christensen in the first singles match of the Group C tie between Denmark and Malaysia during the Thomas Cup Finals in Wuhan, China, in May 2012. Grimacing in pain, he was wheeled out and ... » Learn More about Chef de mission Chong Wei keeps athletes on guard with sound advice

Queen Elizabeth arrives for the funeral of Prince Philip at Windsor Castle on Saturday. (Pool Photo via Reuters) WINDSOR, England: Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday led Britain in one minute’s silence in memory of her late husband, Prince Philip, as she bade him a final farewell at a funeral restricted by coronavirus rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service. The 94-year-old monarch, dressed in mourning black and a black face mask, sat inside St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, as the coffin bearing the Duke of Edinburgh arrived on a bespoke Land Rover that he had designed himself. A military gun was fired to signal the start of the solemn tribute, which was observed in shops, railway stations and at sporting events across the country. The ceremony with just 30 mourners took place entirely behind the castle’s stately walls, with the public urged to stay away because of the pandemic. But small crowds still gathered in Windsor town centre, and on the ... » Learn More about Britain bids Prince Philip farewell

England forward Harry Kane suffered a worrying ankle injury ahead of next week's League Cup final after scoring twice in Tottenham Hotspur's 2-2 draw away to Everton in the Premier League on Friday. Gylfi Sigurdsson also grabbed two goals for Everton in a result that did little for either side's European hopes. Kane, expected to lead England's attack in this year's coronavirus delayed European Championships, went off in stoppage time towards the end of the match after rolling his ankle when challenged in the box at an Everton corner. "It is too early to say something," Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho told Sky Sports when asked afterwards about Kane's injury. "For him to leave the pitch with a few minutes to go is obviously because he felt something. "Let me be optimistic and believe that he has time to recover. Let's see. "It's obvious he's a very important player for us. I cannot say much or speculate." Kane's 20th league goal of the season put Spurs ahead in the 27th ... » Learn More about Ankle injury clouds Kane double as Spurs draw with Everton