Singapore's former Minister for Foreign Affairs, George Yeo, has published a new book comprising reflections on topics from politics to philosophy.
At the book launch on Wednesday, an audience member highlighted the
“But if we shut the doors and windows … then we kill ourselves. Striking this balance is the Singapore spirit.” “There is an emotional component involved … which is vital. Otherwise we’re no longer a home. We must create a process which incorporates this into the citizenship approval process.”One way young Singaporeans can foster a greater appreciation for diversity would be to travel in the region, Mr Yeo encouraged.
“If we look forward, the region will become much more important to us. And it’ll be good if among some students, there are those who show greater interest in the region and all its wonderful diversity, and to recognise these countries as part of who we are and what we are.”“If we succeed in changing the culture a little bit, the situation will improve. But even if we don’t, reality will force us to change, because the region will become more important to us.
Explaining the significance of identity in his life, Mr Yeo highlighted a reference made in the second chapter of his book about comments he received from the late Lee Kuan Yew. Mr Lee had been concerned that Mr Yeo was Catholic and Teochew.
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