raya merdeka

I guess everyone is more on Raya mood, rather than Merdeka.

I kept on wondering, if Malaysians (all over the world) can call upon gatherings for Bersih, how many would actually gather for Merdeka celebrations?

I guess Merdeka Day is always considered the day Malaysia is formed, but it's actually the day we celebrate our independence after years of colonization. Whereas, Malaysia Day (16 September) IS the day we remember the day Malaysia was formed.

54 years of Independence. 48 years of a nation so-called Malaysia. Less than 9 years to Vision 2020. And this year's theme? 1 Malaysia, Transformation Success, People Peace (erm, really?).

But hey, how much have we really achieved? Are we really happy with what we are now? Are we on the right track of development, economically and socially? Yes, there are yet many questions to be asked.

We (Malaysians) know we are struggling to find our own identity. And yet we dare not admit, instead, we put the blame on no one but our ownselves.

Note:
It's not just inter-racial thing, but also inner-racial thing. I can't really speak Mandarin and I have lots of people (especially Chinese Malaysians) telling me "what a shame, you're a Chinese but you do not speak Mandarin". Hhhhmmm, do I have to? And no, I don't really feel ashamed NOT speaking Mandarin. I mean I tried to (and I'm still trying to), although I don't see the need of it, for now. Maybe one day, when Mandarin is the lingua franca for human.

Well, my point is, I guess Malaysians are NOT really ready for diversity. And yes, Malaysians still do NOT see the beauty and NOT making the best out of the uniqueness of the country.

(I think I read someone talking the same things a few weeks ago :p).

Anyway....

Happy Merdeka Day, and Selamat Hari Raya!

*boy, I still blog :p