Why I Think Malaysia Will Be The Best Place To Live In The Next Essay

(First prize winner in the STAR 25th anniversary essaycompetition (Category C - adults) Should a fairy godmother suddenly appear before me with a crystal ball, amagic wand and a world atlas, and give me the liberty to lead the country Idlike to live in 25 years from now, without a seconds hesitation, I would point tothat small nondescript, elongate peninsula straddling the equator calledMalaysia. The reason is very simple. I firmly feel that 25 years hence,Malaysia would be one of the nicest - if not THE nicest - places to callhome. Let us matter a little journey down the corridors of time and cast a glance at thedestiny of some of the nations of the world over the past volt decades. There iswar and famine in some, greed and suffering in others. Quite clearly,Malaysia has reason to stand proud among the countries of the world. Thereis plentiful sunshine and rainfall, age the soil is rich and the harvestsplentiful. Even Mother Nature has seen fit to bless Malaysia by exempting he rfrom its tantrums - there are no tsunamis and earthquakes, no floods anddroughts, no hurricanes and typhoons. Consequently, there is no need to livein fear of natures sudden and unabated fury no need to be constantly on the vigil for un needed destruction and devastation Freed from theencumbrances of having to battle with the forces of nature, Malaysians areempowered to pursue lifestyles of their own liking. The economy is booming,jobs are for the taking... this is the senario today and there seems little reasonto expect this scenario to change adversely within the next 25 years. In fact,with proper management and leadership, the outlook for Malaysia in the next25 years may charge improve. unspoilt for starters, imagine coming home after a days work to a spotlessly spickand span house filled with the tantalising feel of rich coffee and roastchicken, all waiting to welcome one home... Which Malaysianhousewife-cum-career lady has not dreamed of this before? And yet, thisdream may intimately become a reality just 25 years from now - all because of thewinds of technological change, which are sweeping through the country rightnow. Pping Just press that little button on your wristwatch 30 minutes beforeyou head home and itd activate the gamut of... ...e governments attempts to develop a caring society are mostcommendable. Twenty-five years hence, these efforts would have begun tobear fruit. Palliative and geriatric care has already made itself felt whilehalfway houses for abandoned babies and abused children are increasing bythe day. The groundwork for inculcating the caring attitude amongMalaysians has already been laid with the move towards developing caringschools. traditionalistic values like thrift, hard work, respect for the aged and filialpiety are being upheld as exemplary values which can hold the role ofMalaysian society together. The voices of people like Marina Mahathir callingfor tolerance and understanding for those most in need of moral suppo rt arelike beacons in the dark, lighting the way towards the creation of the highest ofall societies - that with a conscience. Ultimately, the country, which would bebest to live in, would be that which enjoys technological growth from withoutand strong moral and spiritual maturation from within. And it is exactly thisfactor which makes me firmly believe that Malaysia will be the best place tolive in 25 years from now.