Merdeka
Independence , as defined, is the state of being obtained freedom from political control by other countries. Independence Day is the Day we celebrate our country obtained freedom from the colonization government. But for me, independence has something more than this definition, and Independence Day is more than just watching parade and ceremony each year, or just enjoy another day off. Malaysia celebrates it 49 th Independence this year. For people, 49 th years old are the golden ages which represent the best performance year of life. A person at this age has polished up his skills, has ‘learnt things from the hard way’ and has great experiences, has good connections and relationship with others. Malaysia as a nation also has these criteria to make this time as our ‘golden age’. This is the time to make a difference, whether as a person or a nation. Malaysians should be ‘independent’ in the mind state, which is not relied on others when Malaysia is in trouble. Actually in...