IAS said an emotional farewell to its longest serving member Prof. Lian Kwen Fee. He has contributed immeasurably to IAS since its founding, not only as an exceptional colleague and mentor but a major driver of our academic endeavours. His scholarly dedication and collegiality have left a lasting impact on all of us and a deep-seated legacy for IAS. We would like to take this opportunity to salute his achievements and extend our warmest wishes on his retiral.