A Great Loss

Truly, this is a sad time for Malaysians as we mourn the loss of a prominent figure of society. This is a true rags-to-riches story of a Chinese boy who worked his way to become one of the wealthiest men in the world. He had the vision to venture into an unheard of industry, and then to turn a hilltop jungle into one of the top tourist attractions in the world. And then to ensure that it not only stays strong, but to progress and expand. This is the story of Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong.

He should have been the inspiration to all Malaysians irrespective of age, gender and race - you can make something out of your lives if you work towards it hard enough.

Unfortunately that may not be the case today. The Government may deny it, but racial discrimination happens in all levels of society - discrimination against non-Malays. So, working hard may not actually be enough; it's how smart you work. Even then that may not be enough: it actually boils down to who you work with (or for, or whose boots you lick...depending on your language preference!).

It is a sad time, for more than one reason...