Week 2

Referring to the article in the newspaper today, “Singaporeans pitch in with big donations”. Personally I feel touched knowing that, contrary to the belief that Singaporeans are stingy in general, there are actually some very generous individuals out there. Deserving special praise is Singaporean business man, Oei Hong Leong, who made a personal donation of $2 million. For a wealthy man like him, that amount of money may not be a lot for him. Nevertheless, it is the thought that counts and the money donated will go a long way in helping the victims of the Sichuan earthquake. Never mind the fact that Singapore is the third largest foreign investor in Sichuan. Like what Minister of State for Defence Koo Tsai Kee said: “This gesture of good will shows the compassion of the Singapore business community and that the ties they have with the province go beyond a pure business relationship.” Some firms that are unable to lend a helping hand financially have also played their part by providing relief effort. We should actually learn from these individuals and firms. They have already set a good example for us. We should always help one another when in need. This applies not only to friends but also to our neighbouring countries. And yes, I am proud to be a Singaporean :D