Mr Najib changed Malay language from the usual 'Bahasa Melayu' (which means, well, MALAY language) to 'Bahasa Malaysia' (which means MALAYSIAN language). This is to promote an undifferentiated Malaysia, to promote unity among different races, and most importantly, a common identity.
An identity all of us were born with, and runs in our blood.
What an irony. Our timbalan perdana menteri works hard in attempt to bond more Malaysians together, while a large proportion of us are thinking of renouncing our citizenship to embrace another country's offer. Oh, should I say, to apply for citizenship in another country not native to us in hope of a 'world-class education' or a 'world-class living environment' or other 'world-class' stuffs. All these at the expense of denying our roots.
Whoa. That's what education has brought us to.
I'm not at any point in time, pin-pointing at any country in specific or any person in particular. I'm talking about a trend here. It's quite disheartening to see some fellow Malaysians not willing to admit their nationality with pride. It's like, something that has to be done hush-hush. Oh my. And many others are on their way to becoming some other -ans.
People have asked me if I would want to stay in other countries in future. This is synonymous to asking me if I would wana come back Malaysia in future. My answer was most likely not coming back if possible. Yeah, who would wana go back to square one when they are already hundred steps ahead? Yet, I won't renounce my citizenship like many who thought so.
I'm not the typical girl pursuing what they call 'the American dream'. Yes, I would like to have the green card very much, but I won't call the country who gave me the green card MY COUNTRY. The reason is simple - I was born a Malaysian, and I will always be one.
This is not a patriotic propaganda or whatever it may sound like. In my opinion, it's only right to be loyal to the country you are native to.
So what I'm saying after what I've said so far is, I can't help rolling eyes at those who try so hard to kick their Malaysian title away. Yes and I mean it.
And I apologize if I've been harsh to any of you.
On another note, after watching So You Think You Can Dance Malaysia result show I begin to nod more in agreement to one fact - talent contests have turned into popularity contests. Those with more wealthy supporters get to keep playing. Those without, kiss goodbye.
