DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

Hello and salam "sehati sejiwa". That would be the theme of Independence Day for 2016. Today I would like to talk about the its definition. As we know, 31st of August is the Malaysian Independence Day.

   

Last week on the 30th of August, I visited the National Monument (Tugu Negara) with my brothers. It was my first time there, and I found out that the statue is to memorize the soldiers and national heroes who fought to get independence and freedom. On our way to the national monument park, we could see many Malaysians expressing their patriotism towards their culturally unique country. They raise the Malaysian flag, also know as Jalur Gemilang, on their vehicles, balconies of their homes and government buildings all over Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the Independence Day on the next day - 31st of August.

                                                 
Independence Day taught us to be grateful with what we have and how far has our country developed. From being a country colonized by the British, to become one of the most developed country in this region. Now, we have our own car brand like Proton. We also now have our own astronaut, a pride of our country. Our country also have many athlete who make surprise in Olympic Rio by winning the Olympic medals. The gold medal is still elusive, but I am confident that we will get it soon.

In a nutshell, we should appreciate the freedom that we have now, as it didn't come to us easily. Malaysia is the collective work of our brave soldiers and national heroes to free our country, and many more after that to develop it to where we are now. It is important for us to always stay "sehati, sejiwa", support and respect each other. I am PROUD TO BE A MALAYSIAN.