Happy 50th Birthday, Singapore! My Country, My Nation, My Hometown

Happy 50th birthday to Singapore today!

It has been 50 years since you gained independence and what an amazing journey it has been! It is amazing and remarkable to witness how 50 years can make a nation. I hope that we continue to prosper as a society and although we get caught up in being competitive and getting stressed often, all of us should also take time to slow down and smell the roses sometimes. So, for SG50, I wish for Singapore to 'relak lah' more often. Let's take time to slow down, enjoy and celebrate all that we have achieved!

I also wish Singapore will always be a happy place. I know that happiness also does not come easy and we all need to always work at it in important ways to ensure we will make this the best home. Once again, happy 50th birthday Singapore!