Visited former Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, with the family earlier this week. It was our first time in Putrajaya, Malaysia's administrative capital.
Am happy to share that my first novel, Pukul Habis (Malay for Total Wipeout), left a deep impression on Dr Mahathir, who was Malaysia's longest-serving PM. The depiction of fictional battle scenarios between the armed forces of Singapore and Malaysia, the description of military technology, and the strategy used in countering the invasion of Johor were some highlights of the story that kept Tun riveted.
Tun, as those of you from defence circles in Singapore and Malaysia may already know, wrote a Foreword for the second edition of Pukul Habis. Tun's remarks appear along with a Foreword by Lieutenant-General (Retired) Winston Choo, the first Chief of Defence Force of the Singapore Armed Forces. Both Foreword authors were in service during the period of tension between Singapore and Malaysia sparked by the real Pukul Habis episode in August 1991.
I thank Tun for his advice, guidance and friendship, and for making time to see us during the March school holidays.
Ramadan Mubarak ☪️
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