United in diversity: Let’s build a nation filled with joy and hope

Patriot takes this opportunity on this National Day to wish all those involved in nation-building a meaningful celebration.

Indeed, 31 August also marks our countdown to Malaysia Day, which falls on 16 September.

As the people of Malaysia, we all have a stake in determining our nation’s future.

That future has been in motion for over six decades – a period of pains, fears, joys and hopes.

Reality dictates that nation-building is never devoid of pains and fears.

But our history continues to inspire us so that the joys and hopes we share are what keep our flag flying high.

Patriot will continue its mission to champion those hopes that will keep our democratic and constitutional monarchy as a sturdy pillar of progress and development.

Patriot will walk with the people of Malaysia in ensuring that the next generation will have many reasons to be joyful.

Naysayers, the corrupt and divisive agents will not escape the eyes of every patriot.

Our multi-racial, multi-religious, multicultural and rich traditions will be the bricks of our future nationhood – our undefeatable strengths.

We thank every media organisation that has played its part towards this end.

We will demand that politicians respect that this nation is on loan to them, to be returned to the people further enriched.

We will walk with the right-minded people of Malaysia and marshal our collective strengths to wipe out corruption, in any form or manner, as the corrupt are the nation’s worst enemy.

Viva Malaysia. Selamat menyambut Hari Merdeka, Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia 2024.

Retired Lt Col Dato’ Zarazilah Mohd Ali is president of the National Patriots Association of Malaysia (Patriot).

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AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama

1. Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
2. Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
3. Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
4. Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
5. Lawan rasuah dan kronisme

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