Merdeka Malaysia
Happy 63rd Birthday Malaysia!
This year's celebration is low-key due to the safety SOP to avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Malaysians do not quite celebrate in the pomp and splendour of the 4th of July (at least in my living memory), however in the footage that I have seen from 1957 the spirit of a free nation can be seen and felt. We had looked forward to the creation of OUR nation after hundreds of years of colonisation.
Yet at 63 we appear to still grapple with our national identity- the undertone of class division, racial division and perhaps some suspicion still exists. We are aware of our differences and many political parties still campaign on racial basis, instead of policies and how great we could be TOGETHER.
What is the solution?
Is what is happening on the ground reflected in our government's policies?
When are we moving beyond race politics?
My hope: that one day we will actually be Malaysia United.
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