SO now we have a tree added to our collection of national symbols. This is the merbau, a tall tree that is a much sought after timber species.

It’s been three years since you left us on Aug 7, 2016. Well, I finally retired from The Star on my birthday in late June. It coincided with our maid Wiji going on home leave for six weeks, so the job of housekeeping and looking after mum fell on me.

Cesar Pelli leaves a towering legacy with us and his name should be a part of it.