Salam Jumaat to All,
A week has past since Singaporean goes to the polls. I am sure the week has given us time to reflect on things. I have received many supportive words from people whom I juz knew over this election period and their encouragement helped me to look ahead amidst the gloom of the election outcome. From this people, everyone of us in SDP can draw much strength for us to continue the work we passionately believe in.
While we surely feel for most of the issues that were shared during the election period, let us not allow the differences to cloud our unity as Singaporean and our collective desire to contribute to make this place better.
I share this picture of a couple I met during our walkabout outside Yew Tee MRT. They were staunch PAP supporters and we had a good 5 minutes engagement and exchanges on the issues that we passionately hold to. We differ in our views but at the end of the exchange we both agree to maintain goodwill and work towards improving Singapore.
So in the spirit of Jumaat, I would like to remind myself and everyone to focus on the issues objectively and work towards remedying areas that need to, through active and courageous engagement while maintaining decorum towards others whom may disagree with us.
Within the malay/muslim community specifically, there are indeed systemic issues that must be addressed and corrected. I have spoken out clearly on that and I choose to differentiate that with the individuals that the system produce. We should not abuse the persons but should deal with the issues and look into how we can create more openness and space within the social structure of the community.
We have 5 years to contribute, and lets do what we can actively. Leave the outcome to time and the wisdom of the people.
Have a blessed Jumaat All.
Source: Damanhuri Abas
