the meaning of ‘towering’

this particular letter, by one kamal othman from PJ, inthe star paper yesterday caught my eye.

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IT IS an unfortunate choice of word to use “towering” to describe a competitive and successful Malay.

I hope the powers that be will change the word to something less boastful.

This is because “towering” sounds very arrogant and implies someone who is towering over others, superior to others.

In the context of a multiracial Malaysia, it is not appropriate.

Even among the Malays, we do not want to project ourselves as superior to others.

what do you think? as a malay and a non malay.