A Tribute to Yasmin Ahmad
(1 Jul 1958 - 25 Jul 2009)
(1 Jul 1958 - 25 Jul 2009)
MCYS pays tribute to the late Yasmin Ahmad: brilliant director, fearless visionary and most of all, friend.
The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) is deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Yasmin Ahmad, on Saturday 25 July 2009, at 11:25 pm.
Yasmin was perhaps best known for the movies she directed between 2003 and 2008. She won our hearts with her work that dared to push the boundaries of social norms.
To many of us, we will remember her for teaching us about what family really meant - treasuring everything, especially that which is beautifully imperfect, in our loved ones.
But above all, she was a most treasured friend.
We shall miss you dearly, Yasmin.
Yasmin was perhaps best known for the movies she directed between 2003 and 2008. She won our hearts with her work that dared to push the boundaries of social norms.
To many of us, we will remember her for teaching us about what family really meant - treasuring everything, especially that which is beautifully imperfect, in our loved ones.
But above all, she was a most treasured friend.
We shall miss you dearly, Yasmin.
A few words from us...
Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan:
"I will always remember Yasmin's smile, her sincerity, her creativity and the way her messages resonated so powerfully in our hearts because of her extraordinary sense of humour and honesty."
Mr Lim Soon Hock, Chairman of the National Family Council:
"Yasmin is a rare and extraordinary talent blessed with the ability to communicate compelling and engaging messages that resonate through the cross-section of society. Her honest and heartfelt projection of family issues in her TV commercials and in her movies have certainly added a new dimension to our public outreach efforts. I am glad to have had the privilege of meeting and working with Yasmin."
Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan:
"I will always remember Yasmin's smile, her sincerity, her creativity and the way her messages resonated so powerfully in our hearts because of her extraordinary sense of humour and honesty."
Mr Lim Soon Hock, Chairman of the National Family Council:
"Yasmin is a rare and extraordinary talent blessed with the ability to communicate compelling and engaging messages that resonate through the cross-section of society. Her honest and heartfelt projection of family issues in her TV commercials and in her movies have certainly added a new dimension to our public outreach efforts. I am glad to have had the privilege of meeting and working with Yasmin."
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