Malaysia must tone down political invective, unite minds for the greater good

It is time for reconciliation and moving ahead in Malaysia (“Najib cools snap election talk, cites lack of ‘feel-good factor’”. Nov 28).

Malaysia is multi-racial, multi-religious, multi-cultural and multi-lingual. But this culture is threatening to fray, with tolerance and understanding taking a beating.

For many of us, Malaysia is a second home. With my father hailing from there, like so many other people in Singapore, there will always be an emotional connection with the place.

Malaysia, after all, has so much going for it, and it can only serve the greater good for it to do well.

Singapore and Malaysia are closely linked, with our shared history, and there is no denying that events in Malaysia have implications for us.

Malaysia, like Singapore, has come a long way since independence, despite the challenges it faced. What is required now is a toning down of the invective in the political arena, and a unification of minds.

This must be the goal for the good of the country and its continued development.

This will be possible only if differences are cast aside, something that will have a positive influence on the economy. It can only give its people hope — that the country is moving in the right direction, and that their welfare comes first.