Our Voice #GE14

Basically how my election week went.

Just over a month ago, the seemingly impossible happened. Our country had seen new light, and history was made. Some may have looked at it merely as the success of the people toppling down a ruling party of 61 years, but one thing most of us can definitely agree on is that it gave us the hope for a better tomorrow and a more profound belief in democracy. Throughout the month of May, this country has been embellished by flags of various colours. Green, electric blue, baby blue, white, red, you name it. More and more political campaigns and talks taking place here and there closer to the anticipated date, occupying the headlines of international as well as local media outlets, all in the spirit of the 14th Malaysian General Election.

With 113 out of 222 parliamentary seats won, Pakatan Harapan, led by our former prime minister of 22 years, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, secured the simple majority, hence a new government was formed. A few minutes to 10:00 pm local time on May 10th, Tun Mahathir was once again sworn in as the Malaysian Prime Minister by Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The king of comebacks has made his remarkable comeback after 15 years of retirement, this time to become the 7th prime minister of Malaysia. The swearing ceremony kept on getting delayed which obviously worried a lot of people. Nevertheless, it went smoothly, bringing relief to all the Malaysians who have anxiously been waiting to witness this simple and brief yet historical ceremony from anywhere  they are in the world. Even my cats were sat in front of the tv to watch Tun M being sworn in ok.

Mummy showing off her inked finger lol.

This election was also an election of many firsts. Aside from being the first time in Malaysian history where the opposition party overthrew the government, we also elected the youngest member of parliament [A WORLD RECORD!], a law student who is only 22!!! His first election as a voter was also the election that secured him a seat in the Malaysian parliament #youthpower . Our deputy prime minister, Dato' Seri Dr. Wan Azizah is the first female holding that pose in all Malaysian history. Again, not tryna rub it on y'all's faces but, #femininepower !!!!!! Like I said, these brought us hope. It proved that with the unity of the people, the impossible can easily be possible. Now, we have a government body that is no longer dominated only by men who are 50 years of age and above, well done.

Social media  played a vital role in spreading the message across every corner. You see, many of us are still underage, but that does not stop us from having our own political opinions and aspirations for the country, or make it invalid. The least we could do was spread this message of change, and in a rapidly globalising society like this, what better way to do it than through social media? Throughout this whole election season, twitter, instagram were all flooded by postings of young Malaysians expressing their thoughts on the state our country is in, and our hope for its future. Limiting our capabilities and controlling our voices from being heard due to our "lack of experience" would only withhold this country from growth and development. We Millennials, I gotta say are hella woke, don't you dare argue with me on that one.

Surpassing any sorts of racial boundaries, Malaysians had unite in ensuring that change was possible. It is this mindset that may take us forward as a nation. This new government is just the first step in attaining a better Malaysia, and in order to for us to progress, it is not only in the hands of the government leaders but it is up to us as the people. If we ourselves choose to cling onto backward mindsets, we would never move forward. It is the risk taking that allows us to achieve the possibilities that awaits us. I mean, it must've been a hard decision to make for many, especially for the older generations, to let go of the party that has been ruling ever since we first got our independence in 1957 from the British colonisers. Barisan Nasional without a doubt has helped  countless number of Malaysians, hence it wasn't easy for one to simply turn their back against it in order to give another party a chance to prove itself. It's had many remarkable rulers that this country is forever indebted to.

At the end of the day, as Malaysians, we all want nothing but the best for our beloved home. Being underage kinda sucks, but I'll be voting next election, woohoo! Whatever it is, I'm proud to be able to say that I have witnessed such groundbreaking history. So so proud of all eligible voters who actually walked out their houses, stand in line for god knows how long in order to have their voice heard. The impossible may only happen when there's unity amongst the people. It's the 21st century, any marginalising and segregation between people due to religion or skin colour should've been left waaaayyy behind of us. So old fashioned man, we're all about equality and unity this century. After all, that's what makes our country unique.

Here's to a better tomorrow.