Can't complain if it's all good By Wong Chun Wai
THERE’S a joke going around in Singapore as the island republic gears up for a general election in which the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) is expected to face its widest challenge in history.
It starts with a Singaporean telling the authorities that he wishes to give up his citizenship to become a Malaysian.
The Little Napoleons in PAP were horrified when they heard this strange request. They have heard of Singaporeans wanting Australian, New Zealand, American, British or Swiss citizenships but asking for Malaysian citizenship was unheard of.
So, disgusted with the thought, they felt that the matter should be brought to the personal attention of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.
The veteran leader, on hearing this, hit the roof and ordered that the man be grilled by the Home Ministry officials.
It was felt that this guy must be a threat to national security and racial harmony to have such warped thinking. He wants to move to a country where vehicles are hijacked? It was unbelievable!
The Singaporean was told to turn up at the Home Ministry where he was asked the first question.
“Sir, why do you want to be a Malaysian? In Singapore, we have everything. You have a nice HDB flat; can’t complain, right?â€
The man thought hard and then grudgingly replied: “Can’t complain.â€
Then the officer expanded on the question: “Okay, in Singapore there’s almost no crime, the city is clean, the public transport is good, and there is no corruption. Can’t complain, right?â€
This also stumped the Singaporean who nodded and replied: “Yes, can’t complain.â€
The official decided to reprimand him and asked him bluntly: “So, what’s wrong with you that you want to give up your SingapoÂrean citizenship for a Malaysian one?â€
This time, the man smiled and replied: “Sir, over there they CAN complain about anything and everything.â€
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