31st August is just around the corner, most of you know its our independence day. I say most and not all, because some may have forgotten. For some its just another public holiday, time to go shopping, vacation, picnic and lots of other activities. Many failed to understand the true meaning of independence day. Just fixing flags at your house or on your car or watching the national parade does not mean you have done your part.
Independence day reminds us on how hard and difficult it was for our grandfathers or great grandfathers living under the rule of foreigners who took all the wealth from this country and treat the locals badly. How lucky we are now, we are under the rule of our own leaders. Thanks to our past leaders who managed to make Malaysia an independence nation. We became a sovereign nation and have our own government by our own people.
Having said that, in the modern world, you can politically be independent but how about technologically, economically, mentally and socially. We are in the age of information and one don't have to be present physically to dominate us. That's why we need to be smart in all aspects and be aware of any developments taking place in all corners of the world. Small nations with no military power can be so powerful and dominate in international arena and influence the decision made by others and even by the super powers. I hope all the young Malaysians understand the real meaning of independence and work hard to ensure that Malaysia will be forever independent and respected by all.
I'm proud to be a Malaysian
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