Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka !!!!!!!

Malaysians annually celebrate National Day on the 31st August. Malaysia comprises of 13 states and 3 Federal Territories (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya & Labuan). West Malaysia (a.k.a Malaya)became an Independant state on 31/08/2005. East Malaysia joined West Malaysia to form Malaysia on 16 September 1963.

Malaysians comprises of various races such as Melayu, Chinese, Indian, Iban, KadazanDusun and other ethnics. The national religion is Islam but freedom of religion is practiced and protected under the Federal Constitution.

This year's National Day is viewed with mix feelings amongst the various race in Malaysia. There has been a lot of racial sentiments being discussed publicly. The politicians are monitoring these racial issues with trepidation. Old social contracts are raised. New social contracts are promoted. The new generations has demanded better treatment from the present government with regards to distribution of public contracts, transparency in the government machinery, allocation of admitted students in public universities and aid in succesful sports performance that is dominated by non-Melayu.

Only time can tell if things will change for a better country for all Malaysians.