selflessly, giving me the spirit to continue. Old friendships were strengthened while new ones were forged. And we will always be grateful for our neighbours near and far for helping us during the tragedy.
This reminds me of the Malay saying “Ada hikmah dalam ujian” which translates to the trials we face and their blessings in disguise. The coming together that the disappearance of MH370 caused is evidence that nations can still cooperate, that the worst of times can still bring out the very best in us and that adversity can still bring opportunity.
But we must be clear, this was based on a disaster. The issues I alluded to earlier are much more dire. We would need stronger conviction, unity and cooperation on all fronts and aspects. We simply must do more. Therefore, I would like to propose five solutions to the challenges:
i. Championing moderation both within and across borders
ii. Renewing commitment to regional and international cooperation
iii. Building trust and confidence with common humanitarian objectives (via HADR)
iv. Making security relevant in digital age
v. Bold, firm yet compassionate leadership
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