Well, all i can say is that the pure essence of 'meritocracy' has been twisted and tainted in Malaysia so as to constipate the entire engineering of 'meritocracy' in favour of a certain segment of society (as always). Worst still, Shouts of the 'social contract!'
MM Lee: Meritocracy vital for schools
By Rachel Scully, Multimedia Journalist
SPEAKING to 800 guests at the Raffles Institution inaugural Gryphon Award, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew reaffirmed his belief in meritocracy as practised in Singapore's education system and the governance of the country.
Recalling his days as an RI boy, he said that being surrounded by students from various socio-economic backgrounds made him realise the importance of recognising a person's talent regardless of his race, religion or parent's wealth.
MM Lee was the first person to receive the Gryphon Award, which is given to illustrious Rafflesians who have contributed greatly to the nation.
At the fund raising dinner held at Ritz-Carlton Millenia, MM Lee pledged $20,000 to Raffles Institution's 1823 Fund. The fund was set up in 2009 shortly after the reintegration of Raffles Institution and Raffles Junior College, for the school's scholarship, training and school-building needs.
