While meritocracy is under siege and faith in it is weakening across the globe, it has not failed and will remain a key principle for recognising individuals, said Education Minister Ong Ye Kung at the 2019 Raffles Institution Founder’s Day on Saturday (July 27). Below is an excerpt of his speech.
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