Encouraging that
many praying for his recover
My letter to The New
Paper on the above subject is published today, Monday 16th May 2016.
Like many Singaporeans, I was deeply saddened to read of Finance
Minister Heng Swee Keat suffering a stroke.
It is no mean feat managing the nation’s finances,
especially when Singapore has to revive the economy in the face of global
uncertainty.
And Mr Heng, with his brilliant mind was just the man to
take this up. He has also been handling
various important projects, including SG50, the Committee on the Future
Economy. And on top of all that, he has to serve as Member of Parliament for
his GRC.
It would seem that there was just too much on his plate
and the workload could have taken a toll on his health.
Given Mr Heng’s sharp mind, he could have so easily been
successful in the private sector and led a quiet life with his family.
Yet, he made sacrifices and put the nation before self.
Mr Heng also showed a keen interest in the welfare of our
citizens with special needs and their caregivers. I know this personally from
the Singapore Conversation sessions that he chaired.
It is encouraging that so many people, including ministers
and Members of Parliament, are praying for Mr Heng’s recovery.
RAYMOND ANTHONY
FERNANDO
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