Having been in Singapore for almost a year, I have come to take certain things for granted in this multi-racial country. But on quiet reflection, I realize that these things are not achieved easily, and are of utmost value to the society.

• 来新加坡已近一年。在这个多元种族的国家里，对一些现象我也习以为常，似乎司空见惯，但静下来细想这些现象其实得来不易，应是值得珍惜的宝贵社会财富。