Meritocracy works but beware of elitism: ESM Goh
Published on Jul 27, 2013 8:11 PM By Goh Chin Lian
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong on Saturday evening warned of the threat of elitism, saying it can divide the inclusive society that Singapore is striving to build.
The way to guard against it is to adapt and strengthen the practice of meritocracy that has served Singapore well.
"What we need is to get the successful to understand that they have a responsibility to help the less fortunate and less able with compassion, to give back to society through financial donations, sharing of their skills and knowledge and spending time to help others do better, and to serve the country," he said.
Published on Jul 27, 2013 8:11 PM By Goh Chin Lian
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong on Saturday evening warned of the threat of elitism, saying it can divide the inclusive society that Singapore is striving to build.
The way to guard against it is to adapt and strengthen the practice of meritocracy that has served Singapore well.
"What we need is to get the successful to understand that they have a responsibility to help the less fortunate and less able with compassion, to give back to society through financial donations, sharing of their skills and knowledge and spending time to help others do better, and to serve the country," he said.