A BETTER TOMORROW

In thunder and lightning, here we come

Ladies and gentlemen, we the children of today
Present to you ‘A Better Tomorrow’.
Malaysia is a multi - racial country.
A country that belongs to all Malaysians
with a shared history and a belief in a shared future.
U-N-I-T-Y [individual]
Unity!
Only a five - letter word, yet
the foundation of multi - racial Malaysia.
A cultural melting pot
[Udah makai, nuan? Wa jiak pah liaw?]
A unique heritage of different races
[Selamat Hari Raya! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai! Diwali Vartikah]
A harmonious blend unlike any in the world.
Malaysia, Truly Asia
We’ve dances from joget to ngajat
All swaying beautiful to our angklong
In our baju kurung, cheongsam and sari
We have Malaysians who have made us proud
Datuk Jimmy Choo,[the cheapest pair cost RM3000!]Really?!
Datuk Bernard Chandran - the fashion designer extraordinaire!
Datuk Azhar Mansor - the brave seafaring adventurer
Datuk Siti Nurhaliza - the talented songbird
Datuk Michelle Yeoh - the Bond girl!
Malaysians love their food
the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner
will be as varied as it’s people.
Popiah[group 1]char kuey tiaw[group 2]
roti canai[group 3] nasi lemak[group 4]
and teh tarik
Don’t forhet ther king of the fruits - the durian!
Eeeee![group 1 & 2] Nice la![group 3 & 4]
What about the sago worms?
Yuks! Not our cup of tea!
Hey!They are delicious
And nutritious
Our famous Sarawak Kek Lapis
Can be exported to the rest of the world, you know [individual]
So defined…..
So refine…..
So divine…..
the range is totally out of the world!
alaysians, we must have a sense of fairness,
a common sense approach to the world
People will share if they have their fair share.
They will listen if they are listened to
So we must create a nation
where there is a fair ashare for all.
And we, must listen, discuss and
hold onto our shared belief of being truly
one Malaysia.

From bullock carts to Gen - 2

steam locomotives, monorails, and [pause]
believe it or not!
RM9.99 air tickets to Bali
Now, everyone can fly.
Traveling has become a breeze
Our famous Petronas Twin Towers (still the tallest twin towers in the world)
Wah!
A symbol of our aspirations.
Cyberspace has become an important platform
For people to get what they want
It’s the preferred choice
among the younger generation. [like us!]
Blogging is now becoming a trend
I have a blog [individual]
I have a blog too! [individual]
Mine’s multiply [individual]
Mine’s blogger [individual]
We all have blogs!
Hey! Even our politicians have blogs!
The internet cannot be neglected.
What will happen if we do? [Group]
It will be like leaving our swords behind in battle. [Group]

Into the final frontier,

Here we come
With our handsome angkasawan [ohh.....]
A small step for Dr. Syeikh Muszaffar
A giant leap for all Malaysians
He is the symbol of the possible
If he can do it so can we.
The people are our greatest assets
and key to our future success
The shape of our country
will be largely determined
by how we deal with the changes
rought about by globalisation.
We must ensure that the benefits are shared.
We must equip Malaysians better for this new wolrd.
We seek a nation that is truly one nation.
One in which all Malaysians can share.

In the world of sports

we’ve our fair share of joys and tears.
Agony of defeat, glory of success
we’ve made of presence felt in more ways than one.
Nicole Ann David, squashing her rivals
Daniel Bego, Bryan Lomas, 
making waves wherever they go.
With her skill and dexterity
Shalin Zulkifly will bowl you over [Stike! Yes!]
Lee Chong Wei, ruling the courts the world over
Our Malaysian sports stars - a beacon of hope and inspiration

Our tourist spot are among the best in the world.

Sipadan - a haven for divers
Penang - Pearl of the Orient
Malacca - Historical City
Terengganu - home to the leather back turtles
Sarawak - Land of the hornbills
Come one, come all if you will.
Mulu Caves and Kinabalu are World Heritage Sites
We the present generation
Must ensure that our flora and fauna 
And our rich biodiversity must remain intact
We must safeguard it for our future generations.

As young women reaching out to women everywhere,

Remind ourselves of the many important roles we play in society
We can succeed if we want and are assets to our country
Have you heard of the saying,
"Behind every successful man is a woman?"
And ‘the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.’
I am woman!
Hear me roar!
We, the youths of Malaysia want a country
founded on security, peace and prosperity
Upholding the principles of our Rukun Negara.
We want forward - thinking Malaysians
to meet the challenges of globalisation.
Let us all work together
hand in hand to create a better tomorrow
One voice, one hope, one nation
One Malaysia!