Counting the days leading up to 16th of September, I came across a very interesting article on the topics being discussed by Malaysians, again and again in a never ending cycle. And the quote excerpt below gives me a sense of hope, knowing that we used to start with unity at the beginning, and we can remain united at the end.
The road to nationhood has not been an easy journey. Surprises and disappointments, tension and crisis, have marred the way. The peoples of Malaysia, however, have endured all trials and tribulations with confidence and patience, calmness and forbearance, with faith in our final goal –Malaysia. The Federation of Malaya now passes into history. Let us always remember that the Malayan Nation was formed after many difficulties during a long period of national Emergency, yet its multi-racial society emerged, endured and survived as a successful and progressive nation, a true democracy and an example to the world of harmony and tolerance. As it was with Malaya, so it can be with Malaysia. With trust in Almighty God, unity of purpose and faith in ourselves, we can make Malaysia a land of prosperity and peace. In doing so let every Malaysian in all the States of Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah ensure that our Malaysia is truly worthy of the aims and hopes we have shared, the trials and stress, we have endured, in working together to achieve our common destiny.
- excerpt from Tunku Abdul Rahman’s speech on Malaysia Day, 16 September 1963.
The full article can be viewed at: http://www.loyarburok.com/2010/09/16/the-only-merdekakanmalaysia-run-5th-47-years-on-malaysia-and-the-necessary-conversation/
"Selamat Hari Malaysia, tanah tumpahnya darahku."
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