Phwaaa...!!!!
"Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the day would involve activities that would foster the 1Malaysia spirit." - StarOnline
Who would have thought that it would take 46 freaking years for our leaders to realize the importance of September 16th.
I hope this little - for most Semenanjungs who doesn't actually care - yet huge - for us Sarawakians who expected something out the historical date - piece of news, would not cause any political uproar, especially during this fragile moments.
Tanah Melayu had gotten their independence on 31st August 1957 and when Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore decided to join in the formation of Malaysia, the event was suppose to take place on 31st August 1963, but due to some impediments, it was delayed till 16 days later. Unfortunately - or fortunately, you decide -, Singapore left the federation 2 years later. Educated Malaysians should know this simple fact.
So, this wonderful piece of news definitely depicts the true spirit of being a Malaysian. Even if it took more than four decades for "them" to realize it.
Though one thing still preys my mind, if it is really to foster the "1Malaysia" spirit, will Malaysia day be more meaningful or "Tanah Melayu Day" would still be more a greater celebration? Our PM did mention :
"National Day on Aug 31 would be celebrated with formal events such as a parade to commemorate the historical moment and it would remind the people about the struggle in achieving independence from the colonists."-I'm not sure what's the message here. - And :
"Malaysians would have a twin celebration, to commemorate the country’s independence starting next year."-How's that? Does that mean that the government will spend a lot on both celebrations?-
Anyway, thank you Malaysia. I'm thankful. I'll surely be more patriotic next year. *I think. :P*
This certainly calls for a celebration, doesn't it? But I'll wait for next year's celebration.
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