AS WE approach the final lap in the journey of bidding farewell to former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, I hope those who have silently harboured hurt and resentment can find room in their hearts for reconciliation, to bring about closure for all.
I urge past political opponents and their families to let bygones be bygones. Bearing grudges is not only detrimental to one's health but could also be a perpetual seed of divisiveness for our country.
After all, just like Mr Lee, whatever political ideology dissenters held was for the long-term good of Singapore.
Nanyang University (Nantah) alumni resentful of Mr Lee for closing their alma mater, for example, have to agree that, in recent years, the push for learning the Chinese culture and language has seen a rebirth - like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
There are many activities and platforms now available for proponents of Chinese culture to contribute. The children of many Nantah alumni I know are also doing well in our current system.
Now that Mr Lee is gone, I urge all sides to close ranks and work together towards the betterment of Singapore.
Lim Ah Leng (Dr)
I urge past political opponents and their families to let bygones be bygones. Bearing grudges is not only detrimental to one's health but could also be a perpetual seed of divisiveness for our country.
After all, just like Mr Lee, whatever political ideology dissenters held was for the long-term good of Singapore.
Nanyang University (Nantah) alumni resentful of Mr Lee for closing their alma mater, for example, have to agree that, in recent years, the push for learning the Chinese culture and language has seen a rebirth - like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
There are many activities and platforms now available for proponents of Chinese culture to contribute. The children of many Nantah alumni I know are also doing well in our current system.
Now that Mr Lee is gone, I urge all sides to close ranks and work together towards the betterment of Singapore.
Lim Ah Leng (Dr)
