It was 31st of August 1957, where our first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman shouted MERDEKA!!! 3 times with all his might and passion. My dad was there and he told me that people were celebrating and tears of joy was flowing like a river on that day. People hugging each other and wishing each other regardless your skin color, racial and religious background. On that day, the only thing that they had in mind is "If you wanted merdeka as much as i do, then you are my brother/sister". And on 16th Sept, a country named Malaysia was born.

Now, 53 years since that unforgettable day (for the old timers, i may add) lets look at where Malaysia is heading. On one part Malaysia is slowly but steadily adapting the world standards as a modern country with a stable economy (well, regardless of the price hike and other stuff, majority Malaysians are still ok with their economic lives!!) while the other part, the unity among Malaysians seems to have a crack being displayed.

Now, all of us know that one of the unique thing about Malaysia is that its a multiracial country where three major types of races (Malays, Chinese and Indians) live together in harmony. But now the so-called politicians of country are starting to use one of the most dangerous tactic in politics - racial politics. And the sad part is the main reason of using this racial politics is to gain votes!!!. Why they have to use racial politics? Don't they know that the most easiest way to gain votes is to serve the people and be a good leader? Its even disheartening to see that some unfortunate people is falling into this racial trap.

Malaysia is a country that belongs to all - Malays, Chinese, Indians, Ibans, Kadazans etc.., we're all make up a country called Malaysia. Malaysia is a mother of us all. It doesn't matter who landed on this soil first many centuries ago. The important part is all races fought for the independence of this country. All of our ancestors fought and suffer together regardless of their racial and religious background. All the people want is a country where all of us can live together in harmony and respect each other customs. Its even better if we take the initiative to learn the customs of our "brother and sisters".

Well friends, all i'm requesting is that be friendly with all people regardless of their races, don't make fun of their customs and their way of lives. Please throw way the "I'm Indian, You're Chinese, You're Malay" mentality and adapt the "We're all Malaysians" mentality. Its just a simple request. I hope we can all play our part in creating a "harmonious" Malaysia

For you Malaysia....MERDEKA!!!!!...  MERDEKA!!!!!....MERDEKA!!!!!