When will Sabah and Sarawak truly celebrate Merdeka?

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The word Merdeka is derived from Sanskrit, meaning independence or freedom. As we join our West Malaysian friends in celebrating Merdeka Day, Sabahans and Sarawakians often wonder whether we will ever get the feeling of being independent and free after 57 years in Malaysia. It was only on Oct 19, 2009, that the government decided to make Malaysia Day a public holiday. It took them 46 years to achieve that recognition. Despite Sept 16 being an important date, Malaysia Day is still celebrated under the shadow of Merdeka Day on Aug 31. It’s now a tradition that the official Malaysia Day celebrations alternate between Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. This year, it will be held in Sibu. Relegated to a second tier celebration after Merdeka Day, it is no wonder East Malaysians feel upset over its lack of prominence. While East Malaysians embrace diversity and harmony in race, …