COMMENT | Today is the first day of January 2023. We are 65 years from independence and 57 years from Malaysia Day. Much has happened since then.

Man has gone to the moon. China and India have sent rockets to the moon and to Mars. Technology has revolutionised communications, modes of transportation and means of production.

Robotics and artificial intelligence have made many jobs redundant and will continue to do so. Climate change as a result of atmospheric pollution will force mankind to move away from fossil fuels as a source of energy.

Some developing nations are emerging and joining the ranks of developed nations. Singapore has become...