Finding hope for a glorious nation

EVERY National Day brings about lamentation, reflection and hope from commentators: our country should be better, the true vision of Malaysia has not been achieved, but if the right decisions are made, the promise of a glorious nation can still be fulfilled.

Of course, not every commentator begins with the same ideological premise. People interpret the history of Merdeka and the formation of Malaysia differently. It is also a fact that writers have different utopian visions, though inclusive-sounding phrases like “we hope”, “all of us” or “our future” invite the reader to adopt the same vision.