This year, this month, we are going to celebrate the 51st Merdeka Day anniversary. It was called as the National Day before the government decided to revert it back to its original name, the Merdeka Day.
Countries like Japan and Indonesia are very patriotic. They have patriotic citizens and the patriotic spirit inside them is genuine and sincere. That is why, in those two countries, when it comes to Independence Day celebration, [or National Day or whatever they called it] people could see many flags hanging all over the country. Be it a house, a factory, or pavements, flags are everywhere.
I have read in a local weekend newspaper that flag sellers in Indonesia have multiple sales during Independence month. People all over the country look for these flag sellers to buy flags and to hang it as they are proud with their nation.
Things are different in Malaysia. We [not all] tend to wait for free flags that are distributed at toll plazas and shopping malls. RM 1 for a small flag is considered as expensive. The worst is Malaysians seem to have a 'I Don't Care' attitude towards Merdeka Day.
Whatever it is, just ask ourselves, what is our contribution to our beloved country?.... Don't ask what can the country do for us. Instead, ask what can we do to our beloved country. Wow! I can't believe that I am this patriotic... ;p Hahaha...
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