30/08/2026
🇲🇾 69 YEARS OF MERDEKA , ARE WE TRULY UNITED?
After 69 years of Independence, it is painful to see that we are still talking about race and religion as if these differences should divide us.
Malaysia has never belonged to just one race, one religion or one community. Malaysia belongs to all Malaysians.
Our greatest strength is our diversity. When we stand together with mutual respect, equality and understanding, unity can bring greater prosperity, peace and opportunities for everyone.
Sadly, even today, there are certain groups who speak about “unity” but only mean the unity of one race, rather than the unity of all Malaysians.
Honestly, this is something we should feel ashamed of after 69 years of Merdeka.
Let us build a Malaysia where every Malaysian regardless of race or religion feels respected, valued and has an equal place in our nation.
Merdeka is not just freedom from colonial rule.
Merdeka must also mean freedom from racism, hatred and division.
🇲🇾 One Nation. One People. One Malaysia.
Let our unity be our greatest strength.
Salam Merdeka! 🇲🇾
David Marshel
URIMAI – Voice of the Voiceless