Today my nation celebrate's its 47th Independance Day. Last night, I witnessed the gathering of over 18,000 students at the University stadium, awaiting the final countdown to 31st August 2004, the very day my country became an independant nation, Malaysia.
My father always reminded his children the importance of freedom. Without freedom, one lives in fear and is overshadowed by an overseer. He always reminds us, how lucky we are, to have what we have today, compared to what he had to go through years before Merdeka.
Has 47 years of independance changed my life? It sure has and I pray that my country will never again be occuppied by other countries. To our nation's leaders -- "Terima Kasih" for all that you've done for us in keeping the peace and prosperity of our nation. Raise the Jalur Gemilang, be proud -- because you and I are Malaysians.
Happy Birthday, Malaysia.
