Speaker of Parliament, Halimah Yacob, expressed an interest in receiving more feedback from the Malay Community.
She said that there are many platforms available to give feedback such as the Our Singapore Conversation and Community Leaders' Forum.
She was responding to reporters at the free lunch today at Geyland Serai, an event aimed at building friendship and understanding within the community.
Madam Halimah also thanked the Malay community for its contributions so far, citing that she believed there was good interest and participation in the Our Singapore Conversation. The important thing now is for the community to keep up the momentum.
"For instance they want to run as fast as the other communities. That is more specific to the community. These are areas where we ought to be aware of. I'm sure they want to see more progress being made, and this is where I think these are areas where we are continuing to work with the community." she said.
The event was the 10th annual free lunch provided by the Geylang Serai Market Merchants' Association in celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday.
Speaking about the event, Madam Halimah said: "Occasions like this gives us the opportunity to explain, because the prophet is a very good example. The way he lived his life really is a demonstration of what Islam stands for. Not the extreme forms we see today, but really one of tolerance, respect, caring for each other."