This coming Monday will mark the nation's 52nd birthday. I thank God for being born and raised in this beautiful and prosperous country. If you ask me whether or not I have put up Jalur Gemilang at my house (according to my father it's a mark of patriotism - and I should thank the country for sponsoring my studies to New Zealand last time), the answer is yes.....it has been there since last year's Merdeka celebration.
My two trips to Ghana had provided me with some insights for comparison. Both Malaysia and Ghana gained their independence from British in the same year (that's 1957, in case you have forgotten that most crucial information you might as well relinquish your citizenship). Both nations enjoy more or less the same environment due to the positioning on equator lines. But in my opinion, Ghana today is what Malaysia would probably be in the late 1970's or early 1980's. Apart from the availability of latest handphone model and wi-fi at hotels, most of the things are kind of lagging behind. The main international airport does not have any airbridge facility, and public transportation like buses are in "pathetic" conditions. Compare that to Malaysia's KLIA - a modern airport with world class standards. And if you are living or working in Klang Valley, you would have realised that LRTs and Monorails have become synonym with the Malaysian's metropolitan lifestyle.
Another point to ponder...the oil palm tree originated from Ghana. The first tree (so I was told) was brought into Malaya from Western Africa. And today, Malaysia is one of the largest exporter of palm oil to the world. Compare this to Ghana that does not even make it into the list. Take a moment to think about that.
Malaysia tanah airku.... Selamat Menyambut Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Ke-52!
Merdeka!
Merdeka!
Merdeka!
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