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Ricky Lim
(The) bottom line is we have to work together."
He also said that Malaysia stresses "the cultural angle" and is not as businesslike as Singapore. The two nations' relationship should transcend "strict dollars and cents, rule and order", which Singapore tends to emphasise, he added.
"BOTH COUNTRIES NEED EACH OTHER"
The veteran politician, however, clarified that he was not saying that it would be better if Singapore became less businesslike: "Singapore as a country is built on that ruggedness. I am not questioning that. But I think realities are realities."
He also said that he did not think that the difference in approach was "too prohibitive" in terms of forging a relationship, pointing out that Malaysian and Singaporean leaders have been making regular visits to each others' countries.
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It is better for Singapore to be "businesslike, professional and emphasize rule of law".
The reason being :-
(1) Countries dealing with Singapore know that Singapore are transparent, comply with rules, clarity of responsibilities, roles and position, honest and reliable.
(2) This will ensure that all Agreements signed are properly honoured, no flip flop, and meeting requirements as stated in the Agreements.
(3) Singapore has been upheld and trusted by Countries all over the World - because Singapore are professional, business like and follow the rule of law.
As such Countries dealing with Singapore are assured that Singapore are not corrupt, hanky panky, under-table dealings, shady dealings.
He also said that Malaysia stresses "the cultural angle" and is not as businesslike as Singapore. The two nations' relationship should transcend "strict dollars and cents, rule and order", which Singapore tends to emphasise, he added.
"BOTH COUNTRIES NEED EACH OTHER"
The veteran politician, however, clarified that he was not saying that it would be better if Singapore became less businesslike: "Singapore as a country is built on that ruggedness. I am not questioning that. But I think realities are realities."
He also said that he did not think that the difference in approach was "too prohibitive" in terms of forging a relationship, pointing out that Malaysian and Singaporean leaders have been making regular visits to each others' countries.
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It is better for Singapore to be "businesslike, professional and emphasize rule of law".
The reason being :-
(1) Countries dealing with Singapore know that Singapore are transparent, comply with rules, clarity of responsibilities, roles and position, honest and reliable.
(2) This will ensure that all Agreements signed are properly honoured, no flip flop, and meeting requirements as stated in the Agreements.
(3) Singapore has been upheld and trusted by Countries all over the World - because Singapore are professional, business like and follow the rule of law.
As such Countries dealing with Singapore are assured that Singapore are not corrupt, hanky panky, under-table dealings, shady dealings.
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