Tomorrow, ie 12 am in the midnight, is when Malaysians celebrating our "birthday"! 51 years ago, at sharp 12 am also, the flag of British colloniser have their last seconds in Tanah Melayu, and for the first time, Malaysians had the chance to own our very first official flag. Jalur Gemilang (nickname of Malaysian's flag, as Stars and Stripes for USA) has initially eleven red and white stripes, and add up to thirteen at 1969. Everytime when I watch the recording of Tunku Abdul Rahman shouting "Merdeka" and the national anthem "Negaraku", I will have tears in my eyes, partly proud and touched, besides partly sad.
Even though there is no official campaign "Kibarkan Jalur Gemilang (Fly the Stripes of Glory)", I will make surea flag always flying at my desk, everywhere I settle. It is a reminder to me, that I am a Malaysian (ya, pure Malaysian). As a Malaysian, I have the obligation to serve my country, same case goes to world perspective. As I may go to New Zealand to further my study, I always being asked the question, "Are you coming back to Malaysia?" My answer is definite, "Yes! I need Malaysia, and in turn Malaysia needs me! Malaysia cannot lose a single Malaysian!" As you know, my dear readers, my cause as a future politician, is to save my country. I have no choice.
Even though Malaysia is small (and so do the number of Malaysians), we have abundant of resources, either natural or cultural. If Malaysians can make full use of these resources, the possibility for Malaysia to become the strongest country in the world is there! Theoritically, Malaysia should not be placed behind USA and Russia! Lets take a look at our brief history. Malaysia achieved a lot in 51 years' of independence, from infrastructure to intellectual. As long as Malaysians know our very own responsibility, there should be no corruption and arguments! A peaceful country is the key to glory!
I always bear in my mind: Malaysians are made for Malaysia (Malaysia is not for Malaysians). It is a blessing to live in this lovely country, so it is our job to make this country stands up. Malaysia is not purposedly established as a "habitat" for Malaysians, because a country is not a country if the citizens died or all the citizens are not recognised as citizens! I admit that, Malaysia should have a potpourri, not three or more separate cultures. I love Malay girls (Malaysian should have no boundary), and I am going to fast for the whole Ramadhan month. My Bahasa Malaysia will not have a single Chinese slang, and my Mandarin will not have a single Malay slang. So, I am true Malaysian!
Oh, my dear readers (if you are a Malaysian or you may consider this for your home country), Malaysians should be ONE unit, not lots of individuals! We should put our own importance the last, not the first! Whatever you do, please consider your beloved country. My last advice for Malaysians: POLITICS ARE USED TO PROSPER THE COUNTRY, NOT TO FILL YOUR OWN BELLY! HELP YOUR COUNTRY AND THE COUNTRY WILL HELP YOU!
SELAMAT HARI JADI, MALAYSIA! HAPPY 51st BIRTHDAY, MALAYSIA!
