I grow up in a wonderful country rich in natural resources, free from natural disasters and was on a high momentum on its way to becoming a developed country by 2020.
However, as I reached adulthood, I began to learn about the other side of the truth: even when the grass might not be greener outside, does not mean it will be green in itself. And little did I know how far away we were kept from the truth - the democracy that is being practiced over the decades... could just be a show-tell after all. Who knows, with Operasi Lalang in 1987, Constitutional Crisis in 1988 and what else is not manipulated by the government to stay in power?
To sum up everything, 神又是他们，鬼又是他们。
And it happened twice in the Malaysian history: when the ruling coalition is on the verge of losing their power once and for all, they flash the racial card, instigate a racial riot to divert the people's attention, declare a state of emergency and then abuse the absolute authority to restore their desired power equilibrium.
It happened once on 13 May 1969. And that costed the post of our Father of Independence to his deputy.
It almost happened again in 1987, when the largest component of the ruling coalition was split into 2 factions, and the then decisive leader without any hesitation instigated another round of racial tensions, and then arrested over 100 opposition party members using ISA in the name of preserving the peace and security of the people.
Should this unfortunately (hopefully NOT) escalated AGAIN, it may well be the third repetition of the history. And it shows that Malaysians never learn from history. Or do we?
And this time, the deputy is the son of the deputy 39 years ago.
The political situation in my country has over and over again been questioning my loyalty or perhaps, when many people has since been talking about migrating out of the country altogether to seek a better life, I beg to differ. Instead, I feel the stronger urge in myself to give what I can for the better of the people.
Several concerned acquaintances have been asking me why I am being so insistent on my citizenship despite the availability of a very good opportunity in my adopted country which just requires one condition for me to fulfill: a change in citizenship. And without hesitation it is out of my list of consideration.
The reason behind this is very simple: actually there's no reasons needed. You are entitled the right to go home any time you want and you do not have to give any reasons.
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