New Malaysia

1. Merdeka is the malay translation for Independence. The victory of the Alliance of Hope, thrashing the behemoth (National Front) who had ruled the country ever since our independence in year 1957.
2. The recent triumph signified and very much demonstrated how a true democracy works in a country and society. It resemble a beacon of hope to many other countries and people from all walk of life to believe that a change at this magnitude is very much possible with perseverance and great determination.
3. The very first Reformasi (Reformation) sparks started way back in 1998 since the sacking of Anwar Ibrahim (De-facto Leader of People's Justice Party) from the post of Deputy Prime Minister and the subsequent jail term by the then Prime Minster Mahathir Mohamad. No logical human will ever predicted that Mahathir Mohamad, a nonagenarian at present will return to politic, to go against his former party (United Malays National Organisation), teaming up his former foes (Anwar, Kit Siang, Mat Sabu, Guan Eng), contesting under the umbrella of People's Justice Party.
4. The whole episode never short of the excitement that one can enjoy from the Hollywood blockbuster movie. On this historical date of 509 (9th May), the people decides and they grab it with both hand. On 510, history rewrite with a brand new page, a New Malaysia was borne.
5. From then on, many things starting to change and take place. New cabinet, new policies, uncovering previous scandals and reviewing mega projects approved by previous government. 
6. Suddenly the faces of opposition leaders are all now the leading government figure and their speeches are all live on national TV. Suddenly the once pro-government medias are all now changing their tunes to the new government that the people had elected. 
7. The changes happened swiftly. Everyone had a high hope and wanted a better Malaysia for ourselves and for the future generation. The patriotism is at a new high. Our country will only be better with a strong support from its citizens behind their back.
8. We wanted a government elected by the people, for the people. Finally Malaysia had great breakthrough from the very conundrum of National Front (huge historical baggage and overly dominant United Malays National Organisation) to a new chapter.
9. Lets hope this is only the beginning of the best of Malaysia and fellow Malaysians. Let us stand proud in the international stage. 
10. We need to fulfilled our duty and responsibility as a Malaysians which are long overdue. The National Principles are not only for show but rather guidelines with so much depth and insight.
11. Excerpt from https://www.malaysia.gov.my/public/cms/article/page/275/
    

    Rukun Negara

    Rukun Negara adalah ikrar pegangan negara yang dijadikan garis panduan dalam usaha membina negara dan bangsa Malaysia. Ia telah diisytiharkan pada 31 Ogos 1970 oleh Yang di-Pertuan Agong keempat. Ikrar Rukunegara adalah seperti berikut:
    "Bahawasanya, Negara kita Malaysia mendukung cita-cita hendak: Mencapai perpaduan yang lebih erat di kalangan seluruh masyarakatnya; memelihara satu cara hidup demokratik; mencipta satu masyarakat yang adil di mana kemakmuran negara akan dinikmati bersama secara adil dan saksama; menjamin satu cara yang liberal terhadap tradisi-tradisi kebudayaannya yang kaya dan berbagai corak; membina satu masyarakat progresif yang akan menggunakan sains dan teknologi moden.
    Maka kami rakyat Malaysia berikrar akan menumpukan seluruh tenaga dan usaha kami untuk mencapai cita-cita tersebut berdasarkan atas prinsip-prinsip yang berikut:
    • Kepercayaan kepada Tuhan 
    • Kesetiaan kepada Raja dan Negara 
    • Keluhuran Perlembagaan 
    • Kedaulatan Undang-Undang 
    • Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan