humility & service

hi Pei Ling

真金不怕火， 百炼成刚。

There are also many who admire your courage of conviction to step out, stand up and be counted, and your many prior years of service at the grassroot.

If you are not made of steel yet and courage in adversity is still in transition, this baptism of fire should speed up your growth, maturity & strengthen your resolve to serve the people. you should have the character, make-up and commitment to take the heat and stay in the kitchen, and embrace this episode as a positive takeaway.

What is important is humility and service. only then can one truly, sincerely seeks to understand the problems of the poor, dispossessed, underclass and elderly etc, find practical solutions to improve their lots, make a difference in their lives in a real world & walk the talk rather than preaching armchair. That's why the first thing Chiam See Tong said when introducing Benjamin Pwee to the press was "he has humility".

It is irrelevant to many who are pro-Singapore, appreciative of PAP, but who may actually support WP's pursuit to build a strong, committed, responsible opposition (not any opposition) capable in time to be a weighty alternative to form a government in a stable 2 party parliament, whether you are running for opposition or PAP. your value & contribution now & in future to society & to fellow Singaporeans who may be left behind in Singapore's heady growth and deserving of our care and support are far greater than many of us who have not contributed as much. So seize this adversity and turn it into an inspiration and opportunity. all the best and continue to serve wholeheartedly!