LETTER: The years and decades continue to pass
Today Malaysia her 57th anniversary celebrates
The Merdeka new-borns are now senior citizens!
As it is often said how fast time flies!
Ups and downs have been the past decades
The Emergency, Confrontation and May 13 episodes
Guiding the country also were the 5-year plans
To date we have had 7 Prime Ministers
From 1957 it has been full of changes and challenges
Moving from agriculture to industries and services
Fast-tracking the nation from the 1990s onwards
To realize Vision 2020 and developed nation status
Transformation, KPIs and "Shared Prosperity" are today's focus
And the nation looks to the 15th General Elections
Strong may remain the East-West ties
Blessed Birthday Malaysia and Many Happy Returns!
The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect those of the New Straits Times
V THOMAS
SG BULOH, SELANGOR