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Malaysia Day?

With Malaysia coming up, I feel that there is a need to write something about Malaysia. For those of you who do not know, Malaysia Day is yet ANOTHER day to celebrate Malaysia's many wonderful 'blessings'. Is there another country in this world that's got two independence day (or something like that)? I don't know for sure but maybe I will Google it up and see for myself.

I don't celebrate Merdeka or our independence day....never have. As an 'others' in this country, I do not feel there is any reason for me to worship the independence of this country. Independence from what and whom again?

There is a lot of difference between Malaysia and other countries....Americans may hate their politicians or Obama but they will proudly raise their flags and wave it around during independence day. The Brits are the same, Koreans and Singaporeans too, I believe. Hong Kong people, I am not sure. But in Malaysia, I would say that a large number of people will just let Merdeka and Malaysia day pass....just like any other day. But I speak for myself.

So, just like other Malaysia and Merdeka days of yesteryears, I prefer to wave flags like these ones. With the big balloon on top.


p.s. Please feel free to wave YOUR Malaysia flag because it is YOUR right to be patriotic, I will not think any less of you just because you want to show your love for our country. It is my right not to feel patriotic so, please do not think any less of me. We will be happier this way, trust me.
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