Independence day is around the corner. Its only a few weeks left to 31st August where Malaysia will celebrate its 50th anniversary of independence. You can tell by all the mega discounts shopping malls offer, petrol stations giving away prizes in contests, and Malaysian flags flapping like crazy on almost every vehicle, especially taxis.
I’ve seen my country progress, I’m happy to see more racial tolerance. It was difficult finding Malays, Chinese and Indians sitting on one table having lunch together. Now it seems more visible, though its not yet to a level where its supposed to. But progress is there, and persistence is what I hope for.
One thing that really worries me is the sudden influx of crime. Almost everyday we read murder cases, rapes, purse snatchers on motorcycles, children and babies killed, and the list seems to never end. The thought that one sick psychotic moron would cut off a young lady’s arm just to steel a purse without even knowing whether it has money in it in the first place…is just too grim to imagine. I wonder what our country has become, and what it can potentially become if this continues. I’d like to see our streets and cities swarming with patrol police at the very least.
Many people thought that the agricultural economy segment is almost dead due to the recent focus on energy, heavy industries and ICT. But its now kicking back, and kicking back big time. Its helped many poor farmers and help spread development to more remote areas rather than focusing big cities. The west shows interest in our herbs and wild flowers for alternative medicine and health products. We are now less dependent on meat from New Zealand and Australia since our farms and ranches embrace proper production processes and marketing strategies - the middle east being one major client.
In summary, I’m a proud Malaysian, I see the many opportunities in this country. Its been an exciting year, I’m eager to see what’s on the plate next year.
Tags: merdeka, independence
