Who: Cheang Peng Wah, a consultant in his 50s.

My family: Married, with one daughter.

My home: An apartment in West Coast.

My passions: To see, hear, touch, taste, feel, laugh, help and love.

I first started writing to the Forum page in...: 2001, after leaving the civil service.

What I write about: Suggestions to avoid system aberrations due to complacency.

Why I write: To alert Singaporeans and residents that we must watch out for danger signs that will undo our 50 years of achievements.

I read the Forum page because...: It reflects our intellectual capital and areas for improvements.

My wish for Singapore: We must not forget how Singapore was able to succeed despite the despair we once felt over our future.

We must continue striving for progress and happiness, by holding on to the vision of the country's pioneer leaders.

Mr Lee Kuan Yew, in particular, espoused a clean, just, pragmatic and compassionate meritocracy enabled by diversity.