A BETTER TOMORROW

A BETTER TOMORROW

In thunder and lightning, here we comeLadies and gentlemen, we the children of todayPresent to you ‘A Better Tomorrow’.Malaysia is a multi - racial country.A country that belongs to all Malaysianswith a shared history and a belief in a shared future.U-N-I-T-Y Unity!Only a five - letter word, yetthe foundation of multi - racial Malaysia.A cultural melting pot[Udah makai, nuan? Wa jiak pah liaw?]A unique heritage of different races[Selamat Hari Raya! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai! Diwali Vartikah]A harmonious blend unlike any in the world.Malaysia, Truly Asia.We’ve dances from joget to ngajatAll swaying beautifully to our angklongIn our baju kurung, cheongsam and sariWe have Malaysians who have made us proudDatuk Jimmy Choo,[the cheapest pair cost RM3000!]Really?!Datuk Bernard Chandran - the fashion designer extraordinaire!Datuk Azhar Mansor - the brave seafaring adventurerDatuk Siti Nurhaliza - the talented songbirdDatuk Michelle Yeoh - the Bond girl!Malaysians love their foodthe menu for breakfast, lunch and dinnerwill be as varied as it’s people.Popiah[group 1]char kuey tiaw[group 2]roti canai[group 3] nasi lemak[group 4]and teh tarik! Yum yum!Don’t forhet ther king of the fruits - the durian!Eeeee![group 1 & 2] Nice la![group 3 & 4]What about the sago worms?Yuks! Not our cup of tea!Hey!They are deliciousAnd nutritiousOur famous Sarawak Kek LapisCan be exported to the rest of the world, you know [individual]So defined…..So refine…..So divine…..the range is totally out of the world!Malaysians, we must have a sense of fairness,a common sense approach to the worldPeople will share if they have their fair share.They will listen if they are listened toSo we must create a nationwhere there is a fair ashare for all.And we, must listen, discuss andhold onto our shared belief of being trulyone Malaysia.From bullock carts to Gen - 2steam locomotives, monorails, and [pause]believe it or not!RM9.99 air tickets to BaliNow, everyone can fly.Traveling has become a breezeOur famous Petronas Twin Towers (still the tallest twin towers in the world)Wah!A symbol of our aspirations.Cyberspace has become an important platformFor people to get what they wantIt’s the preferred choiceamong the younger generation. [like us!]Blogging is now becoming a trendI have a blog [individual]I have a blog too! [individual]Mine’s multiply [individual]Mine’s blogger [individual]We all have blogs!Hey! Even our politicians have blogs!The internet cannot be neglected.What will happen if we do? [Group]It will be like leaving our swords behind in battle. [Group]Into the final frontier,Here we comeWith our handsome angkasawan [ohh.....]A small step for Dr. Syeikh MuszaffarA giant leap for all MalaysiansHe is the symbol of the possibleIf he can do it so can we.The people are our greatest assetsand key to our future successThe shape of our countrywill be largely determinedby how we deal with the changesbrought about by globalisation.We must ensure that the benefits are shared.We must equip Malaysians better for this new wolrd.We seek a nation that is truly one nation.One in which all Malaysians can share.In the world of sportswe’ve our fair share of joys and tears.Agony of defeat, glory of successwe’ve made of presence felt in more ways than one.Nicole Ann David, squashing her rivalsDaniel Bego, Bryan Lomas,making waves wherever they go.With her skill and dexterityShalin Zulkifly will bowl you over [Stike! Yes!]Lee Chong Wei, ruling the courts the world overOur Malaysian sports stars - a beacon of hope and inspirationOur tourist spot are among the best in the world.Sipadan - a haven for diversPenang - Pearl of the OrientMalacca - Historical CityTerengganu - home to the leather back turtlesSarawak - Land of the hornbillsCome one, come all if you will.Mulu Caves and Kinabalu, Georgetown and Malacca City are World Heritage SitesWe the present generationMust ensure that our flora and faunaAnd our rich biodiversity must remain intactWe must safeguard it for our future generations.As young women reaching out to women everywhere,Remind ourselves of the many important roles we play in societyWe can succeed if we want and are assets to our countryHave you heard of the saying,"Behind every successful man is a woman?"And ‘the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.’I am woman!Hear me roar!We, the youths of Malaysia want a countryfounded on security, peace and prosperityUpholding the principles of our Rukun Negara.We want forward - thinking Malaysiansto meet the challenges of globalisation.Let us all work togetherhand in hand to create a better tomorrow

One voice, one hope, one nationOne Malaysia!