A better way to celebrate our 50th year of Independence (Merdeka)?

Malaysia Today today posted a very interesting posting quite related with the subject in hand.

In the light of our nationwide dissent and dissatisfaction towards the current ruling government, Malaysia Today has tabled a few ideas that were originally contributed by their readers. They were ideas that strongly conveyed the moods and hopes of the Malaysian public. I personally find them to be inspiring! :-)

Okay now, let us see what this is all about. Malaysia Today said, quote:

“Some readers have suggested that we fly a royal flag. The most important ‘royal flag’ is the Standard of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a yellow field bearing the crest of Malaysia between two sheaths of golden paddy. The correct protocol is that the Standard is flown in the presence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Though this is the most important outward display of royalty, it is quite understandable that most ordinary Malaysians would neither have access to it nor seen it flown. So how do we otherwise show our support?

One suggestion is that on Merdeka Day (31st August 2007) and again on Malaysia Day (16th September 2007), Malaysians of all races fly the National Flag (which is easily accessible) with a yellow strip of cloth above it. This is a common expression of support for royalty in countries such as Japan and Thailand. The strip of cloth should be about two inches wide and the same length as the National Flag. It is flown immediately above the National Flag on the same pole or hoist.

Again, another way to show support has been suggested. This is that on those two days, Malaysians wear yellow. Yellow is not only the royal colour of all the rulers (including the Yang di-Pertuan Agong) but also the sovereign colour representing People’s Power in many ASEAN countries. The Thais and the Filipinos have all previously used the colour yellow to signify protest.”

So there you are my fellow readers! If you really care for this little country of ours, maybe you should consider following the suggestions made by Malaysia Today’s readers. As for me, I will opt for wearing the color of yellow on this coming Friday. It is a little show of support for our royalty but if millions of other Malaysians are wearing clothes with that same color, those mad powers that be within the ruling government would have to wear sunglasses to block the glare! :-)

What about you MalaysiaKini? Where do you stand on this subject?

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