Merdeka Calebration : 10 Things To DO This Month

1. Fly The Malaysian Flag Be it on your car, your office window or at balcony of your city condo, do justice to our Stripes of Glory (Jalur Gemilang the official name of the Malaysia flag) 2. Relearn The Rukunegara (Principles of Nationhood As student, we knew every word by heart, but ask a 30 year-old today and he's likely to stop at one (what do you mean there's five). There's no better time then now to reiterate our trust in God (kepercayaan kepada tuhan), loyalty to the King and country (Kesetiaan kepada raja dan negara) supremacy of the constitution (Keluhuran Perlembagaan), the rule of law (kedaulatan undang-undang) and courtesy and morality (kesopanan dan kesusilaan) 3. Sing Negaraku at the top of your voice Stand straight, chin up and belt out the national anthem to proudly (and loudly) proclaim your love for the country. 4. Compose a Patriotic Song Pray at the altar of Sudirman or keep hitting reply on that Frencasa Peters song until inspiration hits you. When all else fails, pick a song and rewrite the lyrics. 5. Compile a merdeka scrapbook Chronicle of Malaysia covers the last 50 years; you can start today - save newspaper clippings, photos, video - and aim to get published five decades from now. 6. Be a Malaysia Boleh Story Live up to the Malaysia Boleh spirit by being the first or the biggest in something. Make sure the Malaysia Book of Records is present as witness so your name will go down in Malaysia history. 7. Visit Stadium Merdeka This is where it all began, and is now also home to a murai depiciting the country's struggle for independence. Stroll along this memory wall, then enter the stadium and shout "Merdeka!" saven times, as Tunku Abdul Rahman did back then. 8. Fill Your Home with Bunga Raya Plants After all, it is the national flower, so let patriotism bloom all over your house. 9. Dine Like a Tunku Abdul Rahman Here's man who was as passionate for his country as he was about food. Learn a recipe or twh from Favorite Dishes from Tunku's Kitchen, and vow your friends and family with a Merdeka-themed dinner. 10. Be a part of The National Day Festivities Count down with the crowd at Dataran Merdekan on 30 August, then get up bright and early the next morning to watch the street parade at Putrajaya. Don't forget to bring a mini Jalur Gemilang and wave it like Miss Universe after winning the crown.