In a thank-you note to volunteers, Mr Masagos said he will be stepping back from his involvement in the community’s matters to give his successor space to carry out his responsibilities.
“Please rally behind him as you have supported me … let’s always pray for the success of our community,” he said.
In response to a question about the to-do list for Assoc Prof Faishal, Mr Wong said the starting point was continuing engagement, to better understand the community’s concerns and aspirations.
Some of the concerns are not unique, but there are also times when there will be disagreements, he said.
“That’s bound to happen, but I think our differences and our diversity should not weaken us,” said Mr Wong.
Instead, Singapore should find ways to forge consensus and become more united.
“Embrace our diversity, find, expand the common ground we have as Singaporeans, and through that sense of solidarity and unity, have confidence in Singapore’s future,” he said.
