Putting “Community” and “Leadership” Back in CLF

Today marked the commemoration of the 10th year of existence of the Community Leadership Forum (CLF).   A Convention was held with the tagline “A Community Connected: Renewing Common Purpose, Inspiring Engagement, Enabling Participation.” I was underwhelmed by the Event. I came with the high hopes that 2012 being the 10th year of existence, this … Continue reading →

A National Approach to the “Malay” Problem

The State has largely defined issues affecting the Malay-Muslim Community (MMC) in Singapore as community issues.   This has largely defined the way we address these problems – by placing the heavy burden on the Community, and in particular Malay-Muslim Organizations (MMOs), to find solutions.  This has, not surprisngly, been an uphill struggle which has … Continue reading →