In some way, it was a little bit like New Years, with a lot of merry making and light-hearted fun. As I grew older \u2014 and when we got our car license \u2014 there would be late night escapades into the heart of KL\u2026 Only to get stuck in heavy traffic and eventually counting down in the car!<\/span><\/p>\n Ask an older family member or friend what they remember about 31st August 1957, and they will tell you about the nostalgic memories<\/a> of that era. The rallying cry of Tunku that signalled the new era of Malaysia stepping out from the shadows of the British rule and into her own season.<\/span><\/p>\n Much can be said about one’s personal views during this era depending on which political divide you stand. However, I won\u2019t go there.<\/span><\/p>\n Merdeka has always been a rallying cry for independence from British rule, and it was a time when Tunku presented a united Malaysian front. I didn\u2019t live in that era and I don\u2019t know enough about it to make comments about it. However, from what I hear from my grandparents and parents, it was a much simpler time back then.<\/span><\/p>\n Photo: Bloomberg<\/p><\/div>\n In present day Malaysia, you\u2019ll often see caricatures of a Malay, Chinese, and Indian boy\/girl carrying a Malaysian flag to signal that brand of unity in the days leading up to 31st August. However, in my opinion, as much as Merdeka generally means independence, I\u2019d like to think that in this pandemic season, 2021, is very much about <\/span>INTER<\/b>-dependence.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ve gone past obtaining a unity of races for the sake of independence \u2014 we are now inter-dependent on each other as individuals, regardless of race, in battling a very persistent and ever evolving virus. What this pandemic has shown is that we need to cross political and religious divides in order to support one another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As someone working in healthcare (running my own chiro and physio practice) in Malaysia, there is unfortunately also a reflection of the lack of inter-dependence between both groups of professionals. There\u2019s often a strong sentiment that one is better than the other, and one can do what the other can\u2019t. If we can band together as humans to collectively fight against a global pandemic, why not as professionals as well in treating those very same humans?<\/span><\/p>\n Navigating through the pandemic in Malaysia, I\u2019ve come to realize over time that there\u2019s a larger need for us as professionals in this industry to work with one another in order to help each other. A healthy, secure understanding of each others\u2019 strengths and weaknesses with a respect for one another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Photo: Google<\/p><\/div>\n So as 31st August rolls around, may I suggest that you\u2019d consider Merdeka to be a time for us to reflect on how we can be even more inter-dependent among one another; to unite as one to see how we each play a crucial role to help each other through our journey of life. <\/span>Let\u2019s lead the way even as we expect the same of our country\u2019s leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n If you’d like to experience how our practice works together to address a health concern, you can check out the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" M-E-R-D-E-K-A. 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