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The Japanese football team's performances in this World Cup (WC) so far is nothing short of spectacular, an almost fairly tale comes alive story. They are grouped alongside Costa Rica, Spain and Germany in Group E with the latter 2 being former World Champion and the Japanese players, although physically smaller, overcame both... 

I read with interest the Opinion piece, “GE15: The homecoming of Anwar Ibrahim” (The Independent Singapore, Nov 27). It’s an inspiring news to learn that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's appointment as the 10th prime minister of Malaysia, after his 25 years long winding struggle in the politics. Anwar’s staunch courage, determination... 

Senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is now 65 years old. He is 5 years younger than the current prime minister Lee Hsien Loong. Is Tharman too old to take over as prime minister? Apart from age, we have to consider his credentials, experience and capability. Tharman entered politics in 2001 and over a period of 20 years,...