Merdeka is around the corner but it seems like the nation is somewhat under-hyped about it. Gone are the flags that you normally see around and even here in Cyberjaya, there is little decoration to signify our 51st year of independance.
I’ve a feeling the general populace are somewhat jaded over the senseless politics from both sides of the playing field. The stuggle for staying in power has overtaken the desire to work for betterment of the people. It is sad but it does seem the current political system is similiar to being between the devil and the deep blue sea.
I also realize that you no longer hear the idealistic Wawasan 2020 slogan being muttered… and the Malaysia Boleh slogan has become a parody of the nation’s spirit. The words no longer have the same encouraging effect it did when it was first worded.
I still await the day when race, religion, and sex will no longer be a determining factors in the nation’s policies and the country adopts a new nationalistic identity, one where everyone is refered to as Malaysian. I guess there is still hope yet.
Well,… I’m just glad its a day off. Merdeka!…