TAN Sri Lee Kim Yew, founder of Country Heights Holdings Berhad, addressed the global Chinese community in a letter, urging Malaysian Chinese political parties to prioritise the interests of China and the global Chinese population above internal political agendas.
His message is in conjunction with the 100th death anniversary of Dr Sun Yat-sen.
Lee expressed a deep admiration for Dr Sun, urging all Chinese political parties to embrace his foundational principles that advocate for democracy, freedom, and the well-being of the people.
He highlighted that Dr Sun’s vision of democracy, articulated in his Three Principles of the People, transcends Western ideals by focusing on governance that addresses the unique needs of the Chinese population.
Lee asserted, “Dr Sun’s ideology is not only a treasure for China but a shared asset for global Chinese,” emphasising the importance of implementing policies grounded in Sun’s democratic principles.
He warned against allowing internal power struggles to overshadow these ideals.
Quoting Dr Sun, “The tide of the world is vast and mighty; those who follow it will prosper, those who resist it will perish,” Lee highlighted what he called ‘the urgent need for cooperation among Chinese political parties in our increasingly interconnected world’.
He warned against corruption and internal power struggles, framing them as detrimental to national integrity.
Lee concluded with a call for vigilance in pursuing democracy and justice, echoing Dr Sun’s ideals for a brighter future.
He also emphasised the significance of the Double Tenth Day, commemorating the Xinhai Revolution, and called for unity among Chinese communities worldwide to shape China’s future.
A week ago, he wrote a blog post on Malaysia’s 67th independence day.
As Malaysia reflects on 67 years of independence, questions arise about whether sufficient opportunities and resources have been provided for the next generation, he wrote.
He said the nation’s future relies on collaboration between youth from East and West Malaysia, emphasising the importance of embracing diversity and learning from one another.
To create more opportunities, a proposal is made for youth born after 2000 in West Malaysia to be allowed to settle in Sarawak, which has ample undeveloped land and lower population density.
This change could stimulate economic growth by fostering infrastructure development, job creation, and new businesses in sectors such as agriculture, technology, and tourism, he advocated. – Oct 13, 2024
Main image: the borneopost
