I love Malaysia because…

August 31st, 2007 • Related • Filed Under

Amelia
I love Malaysia because…of what else? The FOOD of course! I truly believe that Malaysia is host to the best food in the world because where else can you find a whole range of mouth-watering delicacies all under one roof? Aren’t we a lucky bunch of people!One thing that never fails to amaze me about Malaysia is how colourful she is. We Malaysians are an awfully colourful lot. Our culture, our values, our traditions and even down to our usage of the English language is colourful. I also think that there’s nothing more beautiful than that ubiquitous picture of all ethnic races holding hands, depicting racial harmony. There’s just something about the tolerance and acceptance amongst different races and inviduals that is truly poignant - to look past our colours and differences only to see that we are all standing on the same soil we call home.

Malaysia is the only home I’ll ever know. It has given me the best childhood a child could ever ask for, it has given me the sense of humour only a Malaysian can acquire, it has blessed me with a palate refined by the assortment of herbs and spices incorporated in our cuisine but mostly it has gave me an identity I can call my own. A Malaysian and a proud one at that!

Melody
I love Malaysia because…we have everything here! From skyscrapers to crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, to food to suit every palate, to shopping centres that cater to every taste imaginable–we speak several different languages (or two, in my case), happily selectively obey road rules and regulations, go to open houses and 23 hour eateries and use Manglish as a bad excuse to be creative with grammar…we are, in a sense, truly global citizens because although some people may think of Malaysia as the small child-factory-worker-using country in Zoolander, we can also be incredibly chic, cultured and educated. Malaysia is where I can kick back and be lazy and stuff my face silly, knowing there will be a friendly smile around every corner I turn and someone there to have a good old gripe with about anything and everything.

Elaine
I love Malaysia because…this is where I was born, and it’s the country I grew up with. I actually have to think hard on why I love Malaysia, because of so many issues that we have to deal with (shall not be mentioned here), that you can hear complains about it left right and center. However, I can’t think of a reason on why I don’t love Malaysia either, and I can’t think of anywhere else I want to grow up in, or stay at. Malaysia is my home. From it’s multi-racial community, we have the same love for food, AND we speak the same language :)

We have progressed so much from what we were 50 years ago. From Parameswara sitting under the Melaka tree, to us, shopping under the tallest tower in Malaysia, KLCC. I wonder what would have happened if he didn’t see the ‘kancil’ kicking his dog? Would we still be the Malaysia we are right now? I don’t know. And, I don’t want to know. I’m just glad we are the nation we are right now, and hopefully, we will work harder to achieve more (in many different aspects) in 50 years to come!

*cheers* to Malaysia :)

Denise
I love Malaysiabecause…after recently visiting other nearby countries, it’s safe to say that Malaysia is indeed home. The minute the Malaysian humidity causes the clinging of clothes to your skin, all memories of home come gushing back and you finally realize what you’ve ??missed’.

Although the nation has progressed vastly since its independence, I’m proud to know that Malaysia hasn’t fully forgotten its roots, when the media is a constant reminder of our kampung past with ads frequently showing the kampung life and families still making time to balik kampung.

Malaysia is also a society that holds firm to its beliefs as stated in the constitution, despite the perpetual sway of the west, as can be seen with overflowing mosques during prayer time on Fridays, pious Hindus with a marked sign on their foreheads, devout Buddhists with lit joysticks at the alter and churches packed during the weekend. We’re well aware of modern culture but able to adapt and still cling to our beliefs.

Malaysia is our home.

Lea
I love Malaysia because …it is a multi racial country. I know this term has been used to describe Malaysia so many times that it is becoming much of a clich¨| but think about it, thanks to the many races living here, we have many more public holidays!

Aside from that, we also get to learn different languages, minus the going-to-language-class part! Before coming to Australia, I never thought that being able to speak in more than one language is that big a deal but when people here started to be amazed at my ability to speak in at least three languages, I felt lucky to have gained that knowledge simply by living in Malaysia and growing up with the different races and culture.

Finally, we’ve got the food! Once again, because of the different ethnicities, Malaysian food comes in various styles. When I get sick of roti canai , all I have to do is just walk to the nearest Chinese coffee shop for dim sum . Or when I get tired of that, I can pop over another shop for some nasi kandar . With so many different food that tastes yummy, how can anyone not love Malaysia?
Xue Zhen
I love Malaysia because…I really don’t know why. But ever heard that, if you truly love a person/thing you’d never be able to explain why? Undoubtedly, I have many gripes about this country. But every country has its plus and minus points, and Malaysia is one country where the pluses outnumber the minuses. For one, in Malaysia if you say “pluses and minuses”, it’s not wrong, it’s Manglish la! I used to wish I were in this country or that, but…Florida has beaches, so do we. Paris is a shopping haven, but we have way cheaper (and just as nice) fashion. KL Tower may not compare with the architecture in Europe, but hey, do we really care about building designs that much? Every country in the world has its own amazing cuisine, but Malaysia combines all that and more. Blonde hair and blue eyes are adorable, but how about tall, dark and handsome Indian men? Or floppy-haired, mata sepet Chinese guys? High-cheekboned Malay males? (Excuse the stereotypes). In short, Malaysia may not be the best in everything, but we are at the same time up to par in almost everything. Because Malaysia Boleh marr!KarenMarie
I love Malaysia because of nasi lemak, mamak, maggi goreng, roti bakar telur cheese, indomie, char kuey teow, curry mee etc.

Malaysia just rock la. There is no other better place to live in. :)

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