A Thought on 916

Our nation is called MALAYSIA. A new nation that was born out of the union of Malaya,Sabah and Sarawak. To a right minded Malaysian the day of the formation of this new nation is just as important as the independent day of Malaya on 31st.August. However, from the view of history, 31st.August is historical as far as Malaya is concern. It is just like any other dates in the history of Malaya.

But to all Malaysians 916 is the date of the birth of Malaysia. It is still valid uptil this vary day. A date that is directly concerning ALL MALAYSIANS whether be it in Malaya or Sabah or Sarawak. It is truely the National Day for Malaysia.

To neglect such a date is like forgeting Sabah and Sarawak, or neglecting the contributions of Sabah and Sarawak to Malaysia. Malaya is a historical entity, or more correct to say, it is just a "state" of Malaysia. Penang, Perak etc is just a state of Malaya.However, in the process of forming Malaysia, we have all agreed to adopt the Merdeka Constitution as our foundamental constitution for all states and the acceptance of Malaya as it is. Thus we have what we are today.

Now as we recall 916, we are trying to restate the equal importance of all states in Malaysia. This date reminded us the accurate presentation of Malaysia, restoring the importance and appreciation of the coming together of Sabah and Sarawak with Malaya.

916 is also a reminder that PKR is placing a greater empahsis in the importance of rakyat Malaysia in its governance, while respecting what is enshrined in the Constitution in matters to the special privilege of Malay tradition,culture and language.

When PKR comes into power, 916 will be given a special emphasis.