PROUD TO BE MALAYSIANS

We are truly blessed to have a society like the one we have here in Malaysia where all citizens are thoughtful enough to each other. Regarded as the melting-pot of vast cultural differences and religious beliefs by others, Malaysia which is made of multi-racial ethnics groups is moving forward vigorously according to the path – our path, molded by our founding fathers before us as a result of mutual understanding and respect towards each other need.

After only a prosperous 52 years of nationhood, inevitably, we have achieved countless milestones ahead of others – not to blow our own trumpets here but as a matter of fact, this holds completely true if we were to reflect on things happening around us especially of how the once an Agricultural-based country which depends solely on the exports of tines, rubber and palm oil being transform into a massive technology breed microchips hub reserved in the region and heavy industries production lines producing its very own mobile! – Woe to those who thought that we cannot even produce a needle back then during colonial era. By the way, the latest PROTON is an awesome SUV. What’s the name again, oh ya, EXORA!

This unconditionally recognized nation has flourished tremendously to become “The Tiger of Asia”.

Also, if ever the development of skyscrapers is the finite yardstick of a fully developed nation – are we not having the tallest twin tower in the world! The Petronas Twin Tower or fondly known as KLCC is still standing tall reaching for heaven just in front of our own naked eyes! Sometimes, I can reminiscently hear, as I did the eavesdropping – that as if, it tried to portray to all Malaysians that only the sky is the limit! Ironically, we have the towering buildings and magnificent structures here and there yet, our inner self i.e. attitudes and self-control still in third class category.

Then, if ever the construction of mega structures is the ultimate measure of a successful nation – are we not having the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the superb lightings administrative city of Putrajaya and the Penang Bridge to be proud of? The list continues as long as self-satisfaction is the one we yearn to seek.

Are we not proud enough? Well, at least to the extend that we are now rowing our boat abreast of Science & Technology up to certain standards together with the others– We even sent our so-called “astronaut” to the space. No offense here but as I see it, I considered him as a mere passenger who having the opportunity of one in a million happened to be there at the right time, moment and place. Except this, he is just an orthopedic. No matter what, generally, we should be proud for him.

Furthermore, we are even praised at the international sports arena on behalf of our capacity as the annual organizer of the infamous Le Tour De Langkawi, Monsoon Cup of Terengganu and the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) Tournament Series – even though recklessly championship wise offstage but at least, we have something to be proud of! Ever think how much they spent for all of these?

Likewise, squash and badminton also need no introduction to all Malaysians. Names like Nicole Anne David, Lee Chong Wei, and The Sideks etc really did propel our image toward greater heights!

Above all, of course, not to mention the lousy Malaysian football team which always finger-pointing for scapegoats and the never-ending turmoil in our political scene – Rather than these two unforeseen every day coffee stall hot topics, we should be proud to be Malaysians!