It is a private matter between the two of us and I hope the comment attributed to Ronald Susilo in The Straits Times, that he also views it as a private matter and declines to comment further in public, is true. I intend to let the matter remain private so long as the desire to do so is sincere, as I believe it is the dignified and proper way to deal with the ending of personal relationships.
I wish to set the record straight without going into personal details. Ronald knows the reason which triggered the break-up. As for the car and the condominium... these two items have been highlighted out of the context of the wider relationship as a whole. We both know full well who has been generous with regards to money issues and gifts, and why the car and condominium apartment were purchased in my name alone, especially since I don't drive.
I am prepared to have a mutually agreed third party mediate in our disagreement in private and in confidence.
This will also prevent this personal agreement from descending into a public circus, which I trust is not what either of us wants. I will cooperate fully with the third-party mediator and I hope he will, too.
The mediation offer is not to be viewed as a sign of weakness. In the event that my offer of mediation is not taken up and legal action is resorted to and unreasonable demands are made, I will contest the suit vigorously and let the truth decide who has been right and wrong.