So Malaysia turns 52 today.
Many of the generation who witnessed the liberation of then Malaya are still alive today, just much older. I am sure a great number of Malaysians wish that our beloved Tunku Abdul Rahman, Bapa Malaysia, were still alive today as well.
No doubt, Malaysia has achieved much. But what has the nation also lost along the way?
I wish and hope for Malaysia and her people, that democracy will continue to be preserved - please, political parties fighting to form the government, don't be sore losers. That there would be freedom of expression. That corruption and cronysm at the highest levels of government would be reduced (to eliminate it would be impossible, so let's just be realisitic). That Malaysia's politicians would stop pl
aying the race card - remember that Malaysia is unique and achieved its independence with the promise of upholding and protecting its multi-racial and muti-religion makeup. That Malaysia's leaders dare move the nation forward to succeed in the global arena, and not just limit the country to petty domestic issues for the sake of re-election. That the government invest in and execute sound education policies.
aying the race card - remember that Malaysia is unique and achieved its independence with the promise of upholding and protecting its multi-racial and muti-religion makeup. That Malaysia's leaders dare move the nation forward to succeed in the global arena, and not just limit the country to petty domestic issues for the sake of re-election. That the government invest in and execute sound education policies.I was born in Malaysia, I am Malaysian, I have served my country in the civil service - Happy Birthday Malaysia, and may God bless those who helm the country with wisdom, vision and conscience.
