This was the central message issued to the third graduating class of SMU students at Commencement 2006 by distinguished guest-of-honour Ms Ho Ching. The Executive Director and CEO of Temasek Holdings went on to elaborate to the graduands, “The statistics of large numbers hides the fact that each success story eventually boils down to the single individual creating the idea, taking the risk, making the decision, toiling against odds to make things happen whether for himself or for others.”

"The graduands in this hall are also pioneers. You made a bold choice to join a start-up called the Singapore Management University. Your choice reflects your
hopes, faith and ideals..."