The price of freedom, equality and justice?

All the talk about how 5 million eligible voters are not registered and the numbers of voters who will not be bothered to vote is saddening and mind-boggling. As the citizens of Malaysia, one of our most fundamental right is to vote and give a piece of our mind to the government and politicians - WE RUN THE COUNTRY, WE ARE THE BOSS.

Has the political climate in Malaysia turned so bad that the future leaders and the younger generation have given up hope? If most of the youth think it has, then the future for Malaysia is even bleaker than i thought. I was among those who wasn't bothered until i got my act together and decided to say "fook this, my destiny and how i want my country to be is decided by me and only me!" No one can bribe me, fool me, and sweet talk me into thinking otherwise.

Everybody keeps on harping about how bad Malaysia is and do nothing about it. Nothing is going to change if all we can do is talk. Talk is cheap and action speaks louder than word. If you want the apples to fall, shake the apple tree!

It's been 50 years since our independent, all of us are pretty well educated and can decide for ourselves. Why do we want to let others think and decide for us? Why choose to be spoon fed with lies after lies? The signs are already there, why do we choose to stay blind? It is the dawn of a new era, we need to seize the opportunity to change our country for the better. 50 years of mediocracy, corruption and marginalisation ( not only the Chinese, Indians, indigenous tribes in Peninsular and East Malaysia but also the poorer Malay communities) is eroding everything that is good about our beloved country.

The disparity of income and wealth is getting bigger as the rich and well connected (you know who you are) are getting richer while the middle and lower income citizen like most of us are not getting any better. All the talk of us having the lowest price for this and that in the world holds no weight - our standard of living and income level is lower compared to the countries the comparison is made. How many of us think that our yearly income increment is enough to cover the increases in prices of everyday essential items? Do you believe the inflation rate is lower than your pay check increment rate? All this problems effect EVERYONE, inflation rate and widening wealth distribution knows no skin colour. To all those who said we're better off than say "Myanmar," i'll say this to you - "bullshit."

Some will say, why bother since i can just migrate anyway. Well, to people like me, it's not even an option. I do not have the means to do so economically and emotionally. My grandparents worked hard to start a new life in Malaya and i'm not willing to see the roots they planted going to waste. I am born a Malaysian and i plan to leave this world as one as well.

Those who do nothing and sit around hoping freedom, justice and change to fall from the sky are as guilty as those who vote mediocracy, corruption and marginalisation into existence. So fellow youths of Malaysia, please exercise you rights to vote and let your voices be heard. The change might not come easy but to settle for even more non-sense that we're already suffered for the last 50 years will be tragic.

Now is the time to stand up and be accountable for our own future. Now is the time for us to do something for our beloved country so "ask not what the country can do for you but ask what you can do for your country." This is the best time for us to work towards a better Malaysia. This is the best chance for us to leave our mark for the betterment of our future generation. This is the best opportunity for us to say i took part in changing Malaysia! So, please vote wisely not only for yourselves but also for our younger generations.

Just Change It! Enough Is Enough!