As you all may know, Malaysia's Independence Day is today! MERDEKA!
Through out my childhood, we were reminded and taught about how we have become a united country and achieved independence. It was interesting and all but I studied it because it was in the syllabus and I had to score an A.
To listen to the stories and find out things about our country. The soldiers. The people who sacrificed for the sake of our country. It was inspirational.
But I wasted it on the thought that I only needed to learn this for the exams.
My favourite thing about the Independence Day is ultimately the unity we share as fellow citizens of Malaysia.
So every year when there would always held celebrations for Independence Day, which was prior for every school. They would make the student stand up and sing to all the songs related to the Independence Day. Everyone would sing along and wave the Jalur Gemilang.
Usually, in between the songs, I would stop singing and enjoy the sound of everyone singing. And just look around.
Everyone would be smiling and enjoying themselves.
You can seriously hear nothing but the excitement in everyones voice. And everyone was in one voice. United.
For that five seconds, you forget about all the problems that was happening around the world ( that is me exaggerating ) but you know what I mean. The whole world becomes silent and you just enjoyed the moment.
Those little moments when you stop and see the happiness around you. Those are the ones worth fighting for. The people you share it with, they are the ones worth fighting for.
I'm not literally saying you should go join the army ( but it wouldn't be wrong though.) I'm saying that you should fight for making sure harmony and peace maintains in the world where you live in.
I will always be proud to be a Malaysian. Wherever I am. I'm always an Anak Jati Malaysia!
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