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Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Former footballer Madelin Lock shoots for honours at NBA Rising Stars Invitational
SINGAPORE – Madelin Lock is as good with her feet as she is with her hands – as a student-athlete she has proved her prowess on both the football field and basketball court. A former Lion City Sailors academy player, the midfielder scored a hat-trick in her final game for the club's under-16 team in 2023. And on May 23, the Hwa Chong Institution basketball captain, 18, led her team to the National School Games A Division girls' title. Football and basketball are her favourite sports, but in 2023 the Singaporean quit football to focus on the latter as she wants to 'pave the way' for the next generation. 'I realised that in football, a lot of my teammates want to go pro, and there are a lot of opportunities given to footballers, such as the Unleash The Roar! (scholarship), and people like Danelle Tan have already paved the way,' said Lock, on the sidelines of a clinic held by the National Basketball Association (NBA) at Spectra Secondary School on May 30. 'So I was hoping that, since I had the option, that I could do either one… I wanted to try and pave the way for basketball, because basketball has a very special place in my heart, I just love training by myself, and I feel I could train for hours. 'I feel that since I am fortunate enough to try, I might as well just try and pave the way for future generations.' The 1.60m point guard will be part of the Hwa Chong team who will compete in the NBA Rising Stars Invitational, the league's first regional basketball tournament for youths aged 18 and under, from June 25 to 29 at the Kallang Alive precinct. Spectra Secondary School students participated in a basketball clinic conducted by Natalia Andre (centre) from the NBA Asia's basketball operations department. PHOTO: NBA The event will feature high school teams from 11 countries and territories across the Asia-Pacific, with Singapore's A Division boys' champions Anglo-Chinese Junior College and United World College South-east Asia Dover joining the mix. Sheila Rasu, NBA Asia's head of marketing communications, said: 'Doing events in Singapore was just part of our commitment to be entrenched in the community here. 'There have been discussions over many years about what we can do here, and that was the genesis for us to create this high school tournament. It's a first of its kind. Our ambition for this particular tournament is that it becomes the premier tournament for high school kids.' The Karim Family Foundation (KFF), which also sponsors the Singapore Badminton Open, have also come on board as a community partner for the tournament. KFF principal Cindy Karim said: 'My family and I have always believed in the power of sport to inspire ambition, build character and unite communities. 'Through Karim Family Foundation's support of the sporting community, we hope to encourage young athletes in Singapore to pursue their dreams professionally and to see sports as a meaningful and fulfilling career path.' Noting that the NBA event is a 'great opportunity' for her, Lock is also looking ahead to her basketball future. She added: 'I do have the option to play in America right now, but this year, I will focus on my A levels and focus on getting better, and then next year I might go overseas, go to America and attend camps and try to find the most suitable option for me. 'I want to make sure that I'm very comfortable with the school I'm going to, at the same time, I'm also open to playing in other countries like in Europe. At the end of the day for me, the goal is to play professionally, be it in the WNBA or the Euro League.' Melvyn Teoh is a sports journalist at The Straits Times. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha worries about 'brutal' changes
Nadia Sawalha has been feeling "tearful" about budget cuts at ITV. The 60-year-old actress has been a regular panellist on 'Loose Women', the daytime TV talk-show, for more than a decade, but Nadia has confessed to fearing for her future, after ITV announced a series of budget cuts. Nadia - who previously starred on shows such as 'EastEnders', 'The Bill' and 'Casualty' - said on her YouTube channel: "What people don't realise at 'Loose Women' is that we're self-employed, I am self-employed. Every contract is a new contract. "I could be let go tomorrow, I could be let go in five years - you don't know because we're not employees." ITV recently announced that 'Loose Women' will be restricted to a 30-week run from 2026 onwards. But Nadia really fears how the changes could impact people who work behind the camera at ITV. The actress explained: "What's been brutal, absolutely brutal, over the last week, honestly I feel tearful about it, is that hundreds of people … are going to be made redundant out of the blue, these are all the people behind the scenes that support us in every way." As part of ITV's new plans, 'Lorraine' will now operate on a 30-week "seasonal basis", while a raft of shows will be broadcast from a new location in central London. Kevin Lygo, the managing director of ITV's Media and Entertainment Division, recently acknowledged that the broadcaster is going through a "transition". He said: "I recognise that our plans will have an impact on staff off screen in our Daytime production teams. "We will work with ITV Studios and ITN as they manage these changes to produce the shows differently from next year, and support them through this transition." Kevin recognises that the changes might be painful for some staff members. However, he's convinced that the changes need to made in order for ITV to thrive. He said: "Daytime has been a core element of ITV's schedule for over 40 years and these changes will set ITV up to continue to bring viewers award winning news, views and discussion as we enter our eighth decade."
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
MACC uncovers RM32mil in luxury goods, cars, property in highway funds probe
KUALA LUMPUR: Various assets, including handbags, jewellery, luxury vehicles, watches, cash, and a high-end residence estimated to be worth around RM32 million, have been seized in connection with a highway construction project. It is believed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) seized the assets belonging to a highway concessionaire who holds the honorific title Tan Sri, following investigations into the misappropriation of sukuk funds meant for a highway project in the Klang Valley. A source said the seizures followed a raid by MACC's Investigation Division at two residences owned by the individual, located in the capital today. "During the raid, MACC seized 217 luxury watches of various brands, estimated to be worth about RM5 million; 27 handbags worth more than RM1 million; and jewellery valued at over RM4 million. "In the same raid, MACC also seized nine luxury vehicles, including Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, and Range Rover models, estimated to be worth nearly RM7 million," the source said. He said MACC also discovered a storage area containing various types of premium alcoholic beverages at one of the residences, believed to be worth around RM3 million and possibly linked to money laundering activities. "In this operation, MACC also seized a luxury residential unit in the capital, believed to belong to the individual, valued at around RM12 million," the source added. All items and assets were seized for further investigation under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act (Amla) 2001.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wireless Broadband Leader Inseego Unveils the Wavemaker 5G Cellular Router FX4100 and Wavemaker Mesh Wi-Fi X700 for T-Mobile for Business
Inseego and T-Mobile join forces to deliver secure, resilient, and high-performance FWA connectivity for business customers throughout the United StatesSAN DIEGO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG), a global leader in wireless broadband, including 5G mobile broadband, and 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions, today announced the launch of their first 5G Advanced solutions, the Inseego Wavemaker™ 5G cellular router FX4100 and Inseego Wavemaker™ mesh Wi-Fi X700, designed exclusively for T-Mobile for Business customers. This advanced router with optional Wi-Fi mesh node delivers unparalleled connectivity and performance for locations without the need for dedicated onsite IT resources, making it the ideal solution for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), retail locations, restaurants, branch offices, temporary locations such as pop-ups and kiosks, as well as state and local government offices. 'The Inseego Wavemaker FX4100 and Wavemaker X700, paired with Inseego Connect™, are game changers for our joint business customers, as they provide the flexible connectivity needed to get businesses online quickly and securely,' said Juho Sarvikas, Chief Executive Officer at Inseego. 'The combination of easy deployment with superior performance continues to make FWA a compelling solution for businesses everywhere.' The Inseego Wavemaker FX4100 is powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing™ FWA Gen 3 Platform and supports both 5G SA and NSA modes, as well as 4G LTE Cat 20 for seamless connectivity across a wide range of bands. Key features of the Inseego Wavemaker FX4100 include: 5G Standalone (SA) with Support for Advanced Network Slicing Capability: Experience next-level connectivity with 5G SA featuring network slicing capabilities, enabling dedicated and optimized network resources for high-priority applications and seamless performance across diverse use cases. Improved Speeds with 3CA Downlink and 2CA Uplink in 5G: For businesses, uplink speeds are critical. This is the first Inseego product to introduce uplink aggregation making video calls run smoother and sharper than ever before. It also eliminates the need for bonding two routers together, which is more affordable for customers and more efficient on the network. 5G Uplink MIMO Across TDD & FDD for Unparalleled Connectivity: Revolutionize your network capabilities with 5G uplink MIMO technology supporting both Time Division Duplex (TDD) and Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) bands, enabling enhanced data transmission and greater spectrum efficiency. Versatile Connectivity: Easily power your business operations with 2x WAN/LAN (1 GbE) ports for adaptable networking, 1x USB 3.1 Type-C port offering fast data transfer, and 2x external SMA ports enabling seamless integration with optional external antennas. These features ensure consistent, high-speed connectivity tailored to meet your business's evolving demands. Easy to Use: Featuring an interactive display for real-time information, alerts, and easy mesh pairing, as well as standalone GPS, internal antennas, and USB-C power, FX4100 helps any business get connected quickly and is Inseego's most intuitive FWA solution. Advanced Security: Protect your business data with advanced security features, including IPsec VPN and OpenVPN for secure remote connections, WPA2/WPA3 authentication for robust wireless security, and an advanced firewall designed to block potential threats. With encrypted configuration backup and restore capabilities, easily manage your network configurations without compromising security. Effortless Management: Streamline operations with the powerful combination of Inseego Connect and the Inseego Mobile App. Benefit from remote device management functionality, enabling businesses to monitor, control, and optimize network performance from anywhere. This comprehensive management system reduces operational complexities, empowering your enterprise to remain agile and productive. Key features of the Inseego Wavemaker X700 include: Simple installation: Pairs to the Wavemaker FX4100 with the touch of a button. Improved Wi-Fi coverage: Creates a stronger, more dependable Wi-Fi network to cover larger areas. Scalable and flexible: Connect multiple Wi-Fi mesh X700s using wireless or wired mesh backhaul. Easy to manage: Configure and manage your entire Wi-Fi network either locally through the FX4100 router user interface or with Inseego Connect. 'At T-Mobile for Business, we're committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower our customers to succeed in an increasingly connected world,' said Chris Melus, VP of Product Management, T-Mobile for Business. 'The Inseego Wavemaker FX4100 and X700 mesh system provide businesses with exceptional flexibility and reliability, offering fast, secure connectivity without the complexity or cost of traditional solutions. Whether it's a retail store, restaurant, or office location, we're enabling our customers to confidently scale, innovate, and thrive.' The Inseego FX4100 and X700 are now available through T-Mobile for Business. To learn more about this new 5G indoor router and Wi-Fi mesh solution and to explore T-Mobile for Business plans, please visit For more information, please visit About Inseego Corp. Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) is the industry leader in 5G Enterprise cloud WAN solutions, with millions of end customers and thousands of enterprise and SMB customers on its 4G, 5G, and cloud platforms. Inseego's 5G Edge Cloud combines the industry's best 5G technology, rich cloud networking features, and intelligent edge applications. Inseego powers new business experiences by connecting distributed sites and workforces, securing enterprise data, and improving business outcomes with intelligent operational visibility---all over a 5G network. For more information on Inseego, visit ©2025. Inseego Corp. All rights reserved. Inseego Connect, Wavemaker and Inseego are trademarks of Inseego Corp. Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm and Qualcomm Dragonwing are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. Other company, product, or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. Media Relations Contact: Jodi Ellis pr@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Amrit Bharat Scheme: BJP MLA Raises Concerns Over Substandard Construction and Land Encroachment at Agra Railway Stations, ET Infra
Advt Advt The construction work for redevelopment of Agra Division's two railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is of substandard quality, Babulal Chaudhary , a BJP MLA from Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, has alleged in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi . When asked, railway officials from the Agra Division said that it doesn't deal with the said scheme. There was no immediate response from the Railway Ministry to Chaudhary's letter dated May 24, 2025, said that about ₹20 crore were allotted to redevelop two stations, Fatehpur Sikri and Achhnera. However, the ongoing construction work fails to meet the prescribed standards outlined for the scheme, the MLA claimed in the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has been floated by the Railway Ministry to improve passenger amenities at over 1,300 stations across the country. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 103 such stations where passenger facilities were enhanced under the said claimed that the ongoing work is more of a formality than a genuine commitment to quality and officials are more focused on "earning commissions" from the project rather than having concerns for creating passenger amenities."It is maligning the reputation of Agra Rail Division," the letter Chaudhary also flagged the blatant encroachment of railway land by influential persons in collusion with the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), a charge strongly rebutted by the officials."The land encroachment is a decade-old issue under litigation. The lower court order went in favour of land occupiers. Our appeal is pending before the High Court and the DRM or any other officer of the Division has no role to play in this. It is a baseless allegation," an official from the Division added, "So far as substandard construction work of stations is concerned, the DRM cannot be blamed for this because the Amrit Bharat Station Redevelopment Scheme comes directly under the Chief Administrative Officer (Construction/Road Safety Projects)."Chaudhary, in his letter, has urged the prime minister to issue an order to remove the DRM, clear the encroachment, construct boundary walls around railway land to prevent any future encroachment and investigate the station redevelopment work to punish the culprits."I have written this letter and sent their copies to the Railway Minister as well as General Manager of the North Central Railway under which the Agra Division comes," Chaudhary told PTI.
