Today is Merdeka, for all who don't know.
Merdeka means 'freedom' or 'independence' in Malay.
So basically, today is the day Malaysia became independent, 51 years ago.
Merdeka means 'freedom' or 'independence' in Malay.
So basically, today is the day Malaysia became independent, 51 years ago.
31 August 1957
A lot of things have happened. I, for one, love the idea that we are now considered a free and independent nation.
We are finally considered 'grown up' enough to govern ourselves without having to kiss British ass. [not that we were never able to in the first place]
And I think we've come a very long way since 1957.
We've got this multicultural thing going on, whilst mutually being able to respect others. Yes, some things do intrude across boundaries, although on this happy occassion, I will refrain from letting my criticism let rip.
The national identity is unlike anything I've ever seen before. Individual, special, unique. Spectacularly, and radically different from any others. [in this instance, Singapore shall be ignored- muahaha]
We are the nation of durians and nasi lemaks, dim sum and sharks fin soup, roti canai and dahl, cendol and ais kacang, lassi and banana leaf rice, daging lembu rendang and kaya, and oh-so-much more.
Malaysia's lanugages culminate into the one dialect we can call our own - Manglish.
We can embrace the old and the new - difficult in this day and age.
Paradise can be found in what used to be the tallest building on earth [KLCC], on the tallest mountain in South East Asia [Mount Kinabalu], on a jungle trek in FRIM or even in a kayak, heading to one of the pristine islands surrounding Malaysia.
Of course, more impressive than our tourist locations and our food are...*cue drum roll* our traffic jams. *clash cymbals* Indeed, they are quite a sight to behold. Australia, moveout. South Africa, get ready. Malaysian drivers are the best in their class. We can dodge motorcycles, lorries, sign posts, traffic lights and the bandar raya in just a flash. With perhaps a little money? XD
But I'm dragging on and getting silly.
I'm proud to be Malaysian, despite everything.
Selamat Hari Merdeka. =)
Mishy <3
We are finally considered 'grown up' enough to govern ourselves without having to kiss British ass. [not that we were never able to in the first place]
And I think we've come a very long way since 1957.
We've got this multicultural thing going on, whilst mutually being able to respect others. Yes, some things do intrude across boundaries, although on this happy occassion, I will refrain from letting my criticism let rip.
The national identity is unlike anything I've ever seen before. Individual, special, unique. Spectacularly, and radically different from any others. [in this instance, Singapore shall be ignored- muahaha]
We are the nation of durians and nasi lemaks, dim sum and sharks fin soup, roti canai and dahl, cendol and ais kacang, lassi and banana leaf rice, daging lembu rendang and kaya, and oh-so-much more.
Malaysia's lanugages culminate into the one dialect we can call our own - Manglish.
We can embrace the old and the new - difficult in this day and age.
Paradise can be found in what used to be the tallest building on earth [KLCC], on the tallest mountain in South East Asia [Mount Kinabalu], on a jungle trek in FRIM or even in a kayak, heading to one of the pristine islands surrounding Malaysia.
Of course, more impressive than our tourist locations and our food are...*cue drum roll* our traffic jams. *clash cymbals* Indeed, they are quite a sight to behold. Australia, moveout. South Africa, get ready. Malaysian drivers are the best in their class. We can dodge motorcycles, lorries, sign posts, traffic lights and the bandar raya in just a flash. With perhaps a little money? XD
But I'm dragging on and getting silly.
I'm proud to be Malaysian, despite everything.
Selamat Hari Merdeka. =)
Mishy <3
1 comment:
Haha, if you thought MALAYSIAN drivers sucked, go to Cambodia. Aside from the Angkor complex (AMAZING, definitely visit!), you will find the Cambodian Traffic Rules in the fiction section of the library. You will also find that the ENTIRE city of Siem Reap has FIVE sets of traffic lights.
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