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George Lee

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A jovial chap, liked the outdoor and always there to listen to my grouses and every little thing I poured out. He will be missed dearly.     Farewell and rest in peace, George - my buddy (1961 to 2012).

THE RACE FACTOR

Note from me: This article, titled "The Race Factor' is written by Dr M which is taken from his blog, http://chedet.cc/blog/?p=813 .  Despite his best attempt to explain the need to adopt race-based approach in Malaysia political scene to the Malaysians before the election, I do not buy his explanation as I believe a meritocracy society should be the way forward.  Quote         1. Many have asked me why we cannot do without race-based politics in Malaysia. 2. The short answer is that we all want to remember and be recognised according to our racial origins, the countries of our ancestors came from, the languages we speak, the cultures we belong to. 3. We really don’t want to say we are just Malaysian and nothing else. 4. If it is pointed out to us that in many countries where people of different racial origins live, there is no racial politics, no identification of the citizens with the countries of their origin; we will say that we are different. You cannot compa

National Day Speech by a Singaporean Artist - Majulah Singapura!

Note from me:  I sought my friend, Kiat Sing's permission to post her National Day message on my blog and she readily agreed.  Like her, I am proud to be a Singaporean for we are unique in our own way and certainly, we have come a long way.  Almost like her, we used to live in a small house without room, just a hall and all seven of us including our parents squeezed in this small house.  To give myself a little more space and to avoid getting kick from my brothers in the middle of the night when they were soundly asleep, I had to sleep in the kitchen.  I lived in that small house till I reached 16.  My National Day message to our country -  Continue to innovate, continue to progress and more good years ahead.   Quote Many friends of mine have claimed that I’m not a typical Singaporean because I’m calm and patient. I’m an artist not a banker, lawyer or engineer running the rat race like the usual people they meet. I used to agree. However, a recent incident has changed my opi