Man who coined Kallang Roar: Former ST sports journalist Jeffrey Low dies at 79, News, Tabla

Man who coined Kallang Roar: Former ST sports journalist Jeffrey Low dies at 79 reports the death of veteran Singapore sports journalist Jeffrey Low on July 9 at the age of 79. Low, who worked at The Straits Times, The New Nation, and The New Paper, became a leading source of Malaysia Cup coverage from 1969 to 1994, when Singapore played in the competition. He earned the nickname “Kallang Roar” for his ability to build public enthusiasm for football, particularly among fans who could not attend matches at Singapore’s National Stadium. Former players and colleagues remembered his direct style and fairness, saying he wrote what he saw without sugarcoating performances. Singapore football icon Quah Kim Song credited Low with helping generate sold-out pre-match coverage that filled stadiums. Other figures recalled his late-night responsiveness and frequent travel to venues across the causeway, including Kuala Lumpur stadiums.