Policy Fairness and Compassion by K Shanmugam

Yesterday I received an autographed copy of this book from the Minister. It was very kind of him to send me this and I am very grateful.

I have briefly glanced through this book and it is a very varied and interesting compilation of various speeches, interviews and newspaper articles on a wide variety of topics. From reading his eulogy to his mentor Joseph Grimberg, it is clear that he meant a lot to Shan. I guess in life having a mentor always helps, that one person who is able to guide and advise you and often promote you.

I also enjoyed reading the section on Davi vs Shan, since I know both of them and have appeared with them on opposite sides. Both are clearly giants in their field and that I can attest to from first hand knowledge.

I did wish it also had a write up about his own life growing up, his parents, schooling and his legal career. Pity because I would have enjoyed reading that very much.

Still it is good that he has put down in writing what he feels is important to be set out.

He has contributed much to this country and I do hope this is not his swan song and that we still have many more years of his contributions.

Good for him.