Reform for the better

KUCHING, 17 Ogos -- Sekumpulan kanak-kanak berbasikal sambil mengibarkan bendera Jalur Gemilang di Kampung Wawasan Jaya, Petra Jaya hari ini menjelang Hari Kebangsaan ke-59, pada 31 Ogos ini.--fotoBERNAMA (2016) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

I JOIN the many writers in your column who call for all Malaysians to show their loyalty to the nation by flying the Jalur Gemilang to mark the celebration of our independence day on Aug 31 and to show our pride as a country which has changed so much over a relatively short period since we became masters of our own destiny in 1957.

Malaysia has developed so fast thanks to its rich natural resources and the progressive character of its multi-racial population. Our cultural diversity makes this one of the most colourful countries in the world. Diversity is also a source of strength to drive the economic and social changes, with each race bringing its own special talent into the public and private sectors.