In two days' time Malaysia will be celebraring her 51st birthday. However, many people do not seem to be immersed in the festive atmosphere; instead, they are wrapped in gloomy emotions owing to the uncertainties in the country's political scenario.

Where is the Merdeka spirit? And I'm not just talking about the sea of Jalur Gemilangs that magically appear on vehicles and buildings each year in August.

It's all over the place. On bill boards, banners, on the air waves on TV and radio, in newspapers. Everywhere.

I know this is going to sound faintly ludicrous, but the Malaysia which has emerged after the March 8th elections is still better than the one that existed before.

The 51st Merdeka Day is just around the corner. But the country is facing political chaos because of restrained politics.

The nation enthusiastically celebrated the 50th Merdeka Day last year and we will soon be celebrating the 51st Merdeka Day at the end of Aug. However, the Merdeka month this year is less cheerful as the people are lack of confidence.

During the second Malaysian Student Leaders Summit, the Merdeka Centre released a poll report, revealing that the three major races in Malaysia – Chinese, Malays and Indians did not trust in each other:

Your are invited to submit your reflections on the social contract, Merdeka, Rukunegara, Constitution, Ketuanan Melayu, or just musings about life in Malaysia. Please do not exceed 800 words.

The Christian community in Malaysia by and large is aware that there are two legal suits pending in the High Courts to determine whether we have the right to use the word “Allah”.

The 8 March general elections provided an opportunity for many politicians to speak their minds. Anything that they dare not to say before is now freely voiced out.