There is no definite answers on what being a Malaysian means to me.

In my
opinion, it is when various things that happens in the life of all these people who
regard themselves as Malaysians.. To me, it is a bundle of many things such as
culture, thoughts, behavior, . There is no borderline as to whether if it is a good or
bad thing to be a Malaysian. If we only had one aspect of things to define what
being Malaysian is, it would be a very bland topic to discuss what being a Malaysian
to this beautiful country.
Whenever a Malaysian is asked what the special thing is about Malaysia that sets
it apart from other countries it will most probably be either of these two answers
,the diverse culture, or the food. It is true, these are characteristics of our country
but is it really what sets us apart from other countries? What about countries like
Singapore who also claims itself to have the exact same traits? Then again, we are
going to talk about what makes me a Malaysian, rather than how Malaysia is special
to me. It maybe a confusing cut line in between the two but I know just what
makes me feel like a Malaysian.
To be a Malaysian to me, is to face the difficulties of trying to overcome the
harmony that we all claim that we have with all races. Malaysia is a multiracial
country. Malaysia has a population of 23.27 million consisting of 61 percent Malays,
30 percent Chinese, 8 percent Indians and 1 percent of other ethnic groups.
Malaysia is unique because of its diversity of races, religions and cultures, the
stability of the country and many places of interests. Besides, there are many
international achievements which are the pride of our nation. The harmony, that
introduces Malaysia. I want that harmony and dream of that harmony.
I believe that as a Malaysian, everybody deserves a chance to judge and
decide on what they want to live by . I think it means giving and allowing chances
and opportunities to everyone to decide or judge without any sort of manipulation.
This is a country that offers a variety of many things, and because we do not have
only one culture to adhere to we should also be given variable ways to learn and
accept these traditions and practices
To be honest, I have grown up to adore Tun Dr. Mahathir not only because I
think he has contributed to the countrys honor, he was a person who had a voice. I
will never know what his real intentions were from behind the curtains, but for all I
know to me, being a Malaysian means being able to harbor the courage of being
able to speak. True, we are still forbidden from touching topics about sensitive
remarks such as racial and cultural subject but he was one of the politicians that
had a voice in the country, even after his phase.Also, as Malaysians it would mean
to have more faith in our own country.
In conclusion, I think the most essential thing to me as to what makes me
Malaysian is that it will always be important to give chances to one another, and to
strive and find a way to overcome the struggles of trying to become a real
harmonious country. We have not achieved it yet, and might never will but the
most important thing is that, we desire to at least try.