Nowadays, teenagers are starting to get less patriotic.

Some of my teenage friends do not

care much about their country, but I do. My country, Malaysia, is such a wonderful place to
live, I am proud of my country. How can some people not love it? With its beautiful, sandy
beaches, amazing rain forests with its rare flora and fauna, famous and ancient buildings,
statues and monuments and unique cultures, Malaysia is also an irresistible attraction for
tourists. Some of the rarest floras and faunas can be found in Malaysia, such as, hornbill,
elephant, ox, sun bear, tiger, turtle, leopard, orang-utan, rhinoceros, wild pig, pheasant, wood
pecker, rafflesia, coral reefs, gibbon, bay cat, golden cat and many more.

Not only that, Malaysia is a land that is rich with natural resources. There are about 30 types
of natural resources found here, such as, hydrocarbon fuels, that is the offshore petroleum
and natural gas deposits; abundant minerals, that is iron ore, copper, gold, bauxite, tin, chalk,
coal, bronze, kaolin, marble, and more; forest resources, such as, different kinds of timber
(Cengal, meranti, merbau, nyatoh, plywood, pulp and more), herbs, rotan and sea resources,
like, pearls, fishes, prawns, clams, crabs and oysters. Malaysia is one of the worlds leading
suppliers of tin, even though its production had decreased greatly from year to year.

Malaysia is also known as an agricultural country. Some of the agriculture products are rubber,
palm oil, sugar cane, tea, pepper, pineapple, copra, and cocoa plantations, but the most
important agriculture is farming. The crops that are harvest will be process to fill our own
stomachs and, even, other countrys citizens. Malaysia produces half the worlds palm oil,
ranks third in the rubber production and ranks fourth in the cocoa production. This makes
Malaysia a renowned country in the world.

In the new millennium, my country is fast becoming an industrialized country. The

government establishes different kinds of industrial zones for companies to invest in our
country. This policy will help my country to improve its economy, thus enabling it to become
more stable. These industrial factories mostly produce foodstuff, machineries, microchips,
electronic components, textiles manufacture, chemicals, processed rubber, tin, petroleum and
semiconductors.

Malaysia is well known as a peace loving country. From our countrys history, we can see that
we gain independence without blood shed. All thanks to our intelligent and brave prime
minister. The Malaysian for Peace organization was established as an example for anti-war
movement all around the world. This shows that we are peace loving.

Malaysia too, is famous for its many unique cultures, as it is a multiracial country. There are
different traditional games, dances, music, festivals and traditions for every different race. For
example, the Malays have its famous congkak and gasing games, and its silat, Mak Yong
and datun julud dances. The Indians have their Deepavali festival and the Chinese have their
Lion Dance. Even though, there are many different races staying together, they have
cooperated with each other in all aspects. Unlike some of the other countries, our races do not
speak ill of other races traditions and culture. Each race even learns other races traditional
games, dances and music. This improved their relationships between us.

Tourists marked Malaysia as an interesting place to visit. They poured in from many different
countries, especially from the European countries, to Malaysia. This is because they love the
hot sun and the climate in Malaysia. Therefore, increasing my countrys income for supplying

the needs of the country. This means that the country and the tourists gain benefits when the
tourists come to Malaysia; the tourists learn new cultures while my country increases its
income. Local tourists play an important role too. They travel to other states to explore other
states own specialty. This help to foster good will and understanding among ourselves.

Malaysia has its own vision that is the Wawasan 2020. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad created
this vision so that Malaysia can achieve the status as an industrialized country by the year
2020. Thus, giving fame to our country. His vision also gives an aim to my countrys citizens to
work harder. To achieve this vision is one of my dreams for my country.

The government had done much to achieve this vision, such as the launching of the
Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), the building of the cybercities in Putrajaya and in Penang.
They also provide scholarships for students with good results to further their studies. In the
process, they have given the chance for those students to get good jobs and increase the
production of the country. The government has given quite a lot of efforts in achieving this
vision, but there are still many challenges to face before reaching the goal. Everyone must
face these challenges, so that Wawasan 2020 can be realized.

This vision can be achieved in many different ways. For example, by improving our countrys
technology and science, changing the citizens attitude and to work harder.

I applaud the governments decision to provide computers to every school. My dream is that
students can bring their own affordable notebook computers to school. This action can help
the students to be more interested in their studies while improving the students knowledge
about technology and computers.

The citizens have to be supportive of the government because the majority of the people
chose them. They should not vote for the government for fun as this concerns their country.
They lacked support, especially when the government set up a new programme, such as, the
Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) or better known as the National Service. The
teenagers must be supportive too, as they are the future generations of the country.

I have said much about other peoples role and I have not said any of mine. I think that you
will wonder what my roles are. My role in achieving my countrys vision and my dream is to
invent new things, new machinery and processes to help in my countrys growth and to
make life better for Malaysians, as my ambition is to be a scientist. I should also support the
government when they need it. I hope to do my best in achieving my ambition to repay my
country for all it had sacrificed and to give my parents a reason to be proud of me.
Malaysia is a multiracial country. Malaysia has a population of 23.27 million consisting of 61
percent Malays, 30 percent Chinese, 8 percent Indians and 1 percent of other ethnic groups.
Malaysia is unique because of its diversity of races, religions and cultures, the stability of the
country and many places of interests. Besides, there are many international achievements
which are the pride of our nation.

Diversity of races, religions and cultures is a significant characteristic of our nation. Malaysia
is a multiracial country with a rich cultural heritage. Unique to Malaysia is the 'Open House'
concept where during the various cultural and religious festival like Hari Raya, Chinese New

Year, Deepavali, Gawai Day and others, friends and families and even strangers would visit
the homes of those who are celebrating the festival, to wish them well and enjoy the feast
prepared by the hosts. Although the visitors may be from different races, they still can
tolerate with each other and live under the same roof where they celebrate the festival
together. This will help to strengthen the ties among themselves.

Moreover, the stability and peacefulness of Malaysia is also a uniqueness of us. We live
harmoniously in a country where there are no wars and conflicts among Malaysians. War is
dreadful and it may deteriorate humans' lives. We are fortunate that our country is safe and
runs off the war. So, people can live safely here. Somehow, Malaysia is a paradise for those
Iraqis or Pakistanis. Besides, our country is freed from natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Earthquakes may bring death and destroy many buildings. Therefore, Malaysia is unique
because of the stability and peaceful environment.

On top of that, there are many places of interests in country such as beaches, islands and rain
forest. Malaysia's rain forest is considered as the oldest in the world. The diverse species of
animals and plant life continue to excite a great deal of scientific research. Many believe that
some undiscovered plant may hold cures to many currently incurable human diseases. There
are many islands in our country such as Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Redang, Pulau Ketam and
many others. Pulau Langkawi has a lot of historitical informations. Those who are in favour of
history can go there to explore the history of that place. All the beaches in those islands are
beautiful. The sand is soft and white. The accommodation is well-established and that makes
those islands ideal places to visit.

Following this, there are also international achievements of our country. Those achievements
include the existence of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Formula One (F1) racing
circuit and the Petronas Twin Towers. KLIA is unique because it has all that is needed for
business, entertainment and relaxation within its boundaries. The airport is part and parcel of
the Multimedia Super Corridor where high technology industries are being actively developed.
Nevertheless, there is a Formula One Race Track near the airport, so foreign car racing
enthusiasts from all over the world can come for a visit to gather here. Besides that, Petronas
Twin Towers which is a building that soars 452 metres into the sky is once upon a time, the
tallest building in the world and yet it is a national pride to the people of Malaysia.

In shortb, Malaysia is unique that it has diversity of races, religions and cultures, a stable and
peaceful environment, places of interest and some internal achievements. Those are
important characteristic of our nation. It is rich of cultural heritage; it would be worth to play a
visit here.

Corrections made in the essay above:

Do not put an extra hyphen - multiracial is correct, multi-racial and multi racial are wrong
Use noun instead of adjective - diversity of races, religious and cultures is wrong; it should be
diversity of races, religions and cultures; a unique of us is wrong, a uniqueness of us is correct
This sentence is wrong because there should be two phrases in the sentence where you use
the conjunction although - Although the visitors may be from different races. However It
should be Although the visitors may be from different races, they
Article an unique is wrong, a unique is correct

Subject-verb agreement - the stability and peacefulness of Malaysia is should be the stability
and peacefulness of Malaysia are Wrong: there is no wars and conflicts. Correct: there are no
wars and conflicts
Use adverb instead of noun we live in a harmony country should be we live harmoniously in
a country or we live in harmony.
Singular or plural - humans' life is wrong, humans lives is correct, human beings is more
appropriate
No plural form Wrong: historitical informations. Correct: historical information
Avoid using informal word - has lots of is informal, has a lot of is formal

The theme for this year's Independence Day celebrations is #sehatisejiwa.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the theme
was chosen because it reflected the spirit of solidarity, understanding, togetherness and
humanity of all people in the country.
"For example, the earthquake in Sabah and natural disasters like floods, which hit the country
recently were felt and affected all Malaysians.
"That is why the theme was chosen to symbolise the spirit of solidarity shared by all citizens
no matter where they are
National Day theme sehatisejiwa is apt for it reflects the spirit of unity, brotherhood and
humanity among Malaysians.
As Malaysians made up of various races and religions, sehatisejiwa would continue to
strengthen us regardless of ethnicity, beliefs, culture, place of birth or borders, he said in his
speech at the launch of Sutera Harbour Resorts annual National Day celebration at the
resorts Marina and Country Club here today.