So what am I yapping about Sabah never joined Malaysia, when in fact Sabah is now one of the states in Malaysia?
Well it is because SABAH FORMED MALAYSIA, of course together with Sarawak and Singapore (who made a wise move by moving out a few years later). This was in 1963, before that there was no Malaysia. Nada. Zilch. You guys over there in west Malaysia was known as "Malaya".
Why am I stressing this point now?
Well I'm just tired of the politicians and many people from the west side of Msia looking down on the people from Sarawak and Sabah. Many still think we live in the caves and jungles. The rich people come here and hire illegals to scare the natives of this land.
One fact that the education system failed to stress is that without Sabah and Sarawak, there would be no Malaysia. Yes, without these 2 jungle lands, you guys won't have that KLCC that is featured on every tourism-related poster and achievement flyer bullshit.
Malaysians, change your mindset from this
Malaysia = All Peninsular States > Sabah + Sarawak
to this
Malaysia = All Peninsular States + Sabah + Sarawak
Mmmkay?
But hey, you thought Malaysia is 50 years already? Well for sentimental reason I think the leaders pressed on this fact, just to stress that we're a "mature" country and can be bossy to other smaller countries.
This year, 2008 Malaysia will be celebrating its 45th anniversary, not 51st so just throw the candles away please. This was brought to the attention last year when the Msia westerners was getting pretty excited over the big 5-0 when the people in east were shaking their heads in disbelief. However, the hoohaa being raised in the media over here never mentioned in the west, well because, we're no important people right?
Call me joykiller or negative, but we won't be yapping so much if someone up above in the food chain would acknowledge this fact, instead of just asking us to keep quiet and respect all the celebration.
Bollocks!
anyway, now you know. tell this to your friends, especially Sabahans and Sarawakians! these semenanjung people are not superior, don't let them treat you like monkeys.
