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| L/r Ann Lee, Evelyn Lee, Georgie Lee, Richard Ng, Koh Chye Hock, Dato Gan Tack Kong, Victor Ng, Dato Wan Mohd Isa, Clement Mesenas, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, Gerry De Silva, Chan Kok Keong, Yeap Thean Eng |
A group of
Singaporeans was in Ipoh recently researching on the relationship
between Malaysia and Singapore over the last 60 years whether it has been a
separation or has it been a bilateral partnership. 9 August 2025 will be the 60th anniversary when Malaysia and Singapore separated.
Spokesman Victor
Ng said the group was called the Malaysia-Singapore Caucus For Friendship and it
was a joint initiative among like-minded Singaporeans and Malaysians.
The
Malaysian Caucus included Chan Kok Keong from the Perak Academy while Ipoh stalwarts
were Tan Sri Chang Ko Youn, Dato Gan Tack Kong and Koh Chye Hock and more. The
Singapore Caucus consisted of Gerry De Silva, Clement Mesenas, Georgie Lee and Colin
Goh.
We were
pleasantly surprised to catch up with cartoonist Dato Mohammad Nor or LAT.
He showed exuberance and enthusiasm for this project.
Ng revealed
that there will be a series of events being planned between Singapore and
Malaysia. We have caucus members in Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, and Sabah and
Sarawak. We want to acknowledge the
past, focus on the present and celebrate the future going forward. In other
words we want to deepen existing commonalities and continue to seek new common
ground and similarities to strengthen bilateral ties and kinship.
The past 60
years has not been easy and had its challenges. We want to plant the seeds for
a more enriching 60 years especially among the post 1965 generations of
Singaporeans and Malaysians. We are separate yet together!
Meantime
they are looking for individuals who can contribute their stories and write as well
as capture as many aspects of the symbiotic relations between the two
countries.
The approach
to the outline of their findings are still being worked out. More importantly will be the dreams and
inspirations for the next 60 years across all age groups and demographics.
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| Ann Lee of Etre Patisserie presents Dato Wan a Chinese New Year 'auspicious fruit desert' of Pomelo, Kalamansi and Clementine |
Dato Wan Mohd
Isa, the OBJ (Territorial Chief) of Larut, Matang and Selama attended the lunch
the following day. Dato Wan is a keen historian and heritage enthusiasts said
he would contribute stories if asked.
‘Taiping and
Singapore have a lot of connections. The first President of Singapore Yusof
Ishak was a Taiping boy. Hopefully the Taiping Heritage Society will be
involved’.
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| Victor Ng briefs members at 1 Jalan Lasam ..... |
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| ..the Singapore team at YLCO Museum and relaxing with YLCO guides |
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| Malaysia-Singapore Caucus of Friendship |
Looks like
the Malaysia-Singapore Caucus of Friendship will have a busy 2024.
JAG
