TRIBUTE ABDUL - Perdana Library
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<strong>TRIBUTE</strong> TO TUNKU <strong>ABDUL</strong> RAHMAN<br />
possible, if not completely, the legacies and presence of the colonial<br />
powers. This has often manifested itself in the nationalisation of<br />
commercial organisations, owned by 'Expatriates', and generally,<br />
discrimination against such. Again diplomacy has won in Malaya.<br />
The Tunku and his government recognising the need for western<br />
technology and finance, has placed it above any misguided sense of<br />
nationalism. The true patriot looks to the welfare ofhis people and<br />
welcomes those who can help in his task - be they former colonials<br />
or not - patriotism, therefore, tempered with diplomacy, provides<br />
the fertile soil for progressive thought. The smile, of course<br />
brightens the picture.<br />
Yes - indeed Tunku, you have a powerful weapon in your<br />
hands, continue to use it and use it wisely. This nation that is Malaya<br />
with its close neighbours forming Malaysia, has achieved what has<br />
seemed to be the impossible, both in the field of politics and<br />
economics. Your personality and diplomacy has had a great deal to<br />
do with this measure of success. Malaysia now looks to your<br />
leadership in the years ahead. The years may be filled with problems.<br />
But then, what is life without the constant challenge of facing new<br />
problems. A leader proves himself, in his ability to steer his nation<br />
through such difficulties. Your cheerfulness and smile can be the<br />
wedge. So keep smiling.<br />
Smile and the world smiles with you.<br />
Tunku<br />
• and as its<br />
I wisely and<br />
84<br />
K.BE, C.<br />
(In<br />
Abdul Rahman won Malaya<br />
Prime Minister is guiding its<br />
so brilliantly.<br />
Sir Richard 0. Winstedt<br />
MG, F.BA, DLltt (OxOnon) Hon LL.D.<br />
A History of Malaya (Marican &<br />
its independence :<br />
new course so •<br />
(Malaya).<br />
Sons)