Sazali Abdul Aziz

Jan 26, 2025 | straitstimes.com | Sazali Abdul Aziz

The writer’s own report books used to comprise cold examination results. PHOTO: UNSPLASHWhen my daughter returned to school at the start of January, she carried back a hardcover which had proved illuminating to me over the holiday period: her first report book. I was pretty satisfied with its contents when she brought it home at the end of her Primary 1 school year in 2024. Get the ST Smart Parenting newsletter for expert advice. Visit the microsite for more

Jan 22, 2024 | straitstimes.com | Gabrielle Chan |Sazali Abdul Aziz

This was not a solo act; similar void deck blockades have hit Jalan Kayu and Tampines, creating a recurring match between communal play and resident grievances over the past few years. The incident sparked a lively online commentary, with opinions ranging from “Give kids space!” to “Stray balls are public enemy #1.”The barricades may be down, but the bigger questions persist: Have we taken for granted the community spaces we share?

Jan 2, 2024 | straitstimes.com | Sazali Abdul Aziz

A wave of emotion washes over me whenever I see that picture. You may have seen it: an empty, barricaded void deck at a Housing Board estate in Woodlands, with a “no football” sign plastered high on a pillar, overlooking the scene. A photo which made the rounds on social media recently caused a stir and ignited a debate about the use of public spaces in Singapore.

Nov 11, 2023 | tnp.sg | Sazali Abdul Aziz

For four days in October, discus king James Wong was a nervous wreck. It is hard to imagine 1.91m Wong, still formidably built at 54, being rocked by anything. Many Singaporeans remember him as a titan who dominated the region in his event over two decades – a man who oozed confidence each time he set foot in the throwing circle. This time, though, the 10-time SEA Games champion was entering a different arena – his oncologist’s office.

Nov 9, 2023 | straitstimes.com | Sazali Abdul Aziz

Former national athlete and South-east Asian discus king James Wong battled stage two bile duct cancer over eight months this year. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG Updated 1 min ago Published 1 min ago SINGAPORE – For four days in October, discus king James Wong was a nervous wreck. It is hard to imagine 1.91m Wong, still formidably built at 54, being rocked by anything.