I wish to comment on a few points which were raised by Alex Chen in a recent issue of Salient.

His letter gives me an impression that he lacks a clear insight and understanding of the real situation before forming his own value judgement. Throughout the letter, be had been passing sweeping statements without further convincing the readers with concrete evidence.

Alex Chen talked about the 'WMSSA.S attack on WMSA : to me, it is merely an irresponsible generisation for he failed to provide me with proof or evidence. I doubt many of our fellow students will agree with his generalisations. In doing so, he makes us highly suspicious of his intention in writing the letter.

In the first issue of WMSSA'S newsletter, the Committee has stated that they are looking forward for co-operation with all overseas student bodies. Also in the second issue of Suara Siswa, the WMSA Committee has also wished to co-operate between the two associations (WMSSA and WMSA) in matters of common interest. Beside one incident when WMSA passed a circular in defending it's involvement in the ISC and making critical comment on WMSSA. There is no way to find concrete evidence to say that the two organisations are in great conflict. May I suggest Alex Chen starts communicating with the above two organisations before making any value Judgement.

It is encouraging to see that both WMSSA and WMSA are working together for the cut-back campaign We are all looking forward to such co-operation. Not forgetting OCF. It is time for you to come out of your world and put your belief into practice in bringing more love and peace to our fellow students and people both here and abroad. I presume combined effort between the various students organisations and our fellow students will make the task ahead much more easier.

As for WMSSA, my comment is the same as what the Ex-OCF member has said. It has emerged to play a significant role in our community. The new WMSSA is Just a beginning. It takes time and our own involvement before we can really get to know it and criticise its worthiness in our community Alex Chen seems to lack far-sightedness in fudging the achievement of WMSSA to date. Good efforts which had been put in ISC cutback issue. Get—together etc. are facts that he can't deny.

I had attended some of the WMSSA'a functions and found them to be very pleasing and encouraging Perhaps organising and publicity are two minor areas of weakness. It may be due to lack of experience which I think can be bettered through constant review. The turn-out for the functions are quite good, still it reflects to some extent that WMSSA is welcomed by our student community here. However, many of us are still not aware of what is going on. Lack of publicity is not the main reason. It is mainly due to our lack of concern and response to things that are happening around us. We should all make an attempt to break away from our apathetic attitude and try to make an attempt to explore new things which concerns us.

Deeds and actions speak louder than words. Alex Chen, be more realistic. Do make an effort to find out things for yourself and prove it with your personal belief.