FORMER Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said Singapore has no racial issue ("Lee Kuan Yew was 'kiasu', says Mahathir"; Sunday).
He is correct because Mr Lee implemented meritocracy across races while Dr Mahathir implemented meritocracy within a race.
As a former Malaysian who now holds Singapore citizenship, I saw both systems at close range and made the decision to leave Malaysia at the age of 18, to go to either Australia or Singapore - I chose Singapore.
Like many citizens, I am thankful and grateful to Mr Lee for his vision, leadership and wisdom. We will honour his legacy and do our best going forward.
Hua Tye Swee
He is correct because Mr Lee implemented meritocracy across races while Dr Mahathir implemented meritocracy within a race.
As a former Malaysian who now holds Singapore citizenship, I saw both systems at close range and made the decision to leave Malaysia at the age of 18, to go to either Australia or Singapore - I chose Singapore.
Like many citizens, I am thankful and grateful to Mr Lee for his vision, leadership and wisdom. We will honour his legacy and do our best going forward.
Hua Tye Swee
