At a govt clinic, a healthy sign of Malaysian unity despite sick politics
We’re all the same underneath our differently-coloured skin and it's time we change how we see and treat each other instead of trying to change the entire nation.
Recently, I visited my local government clinic in Malaysia and felt a sense of unity and peace among fellow Malaysians. Although I still have private medical insurance for more serious health issues, the clinic offers a glimpse into the real Malaysia - its history of acrimony, frailties, and compartmentalisation. Despite this, Malaysians share a common goal of leading good lives for themselves and their loved ones.
At the clinic, people come together irrespective of their ethnic background, displaying honesty, lack of pretension, and a lack of entitlement. The clinic staff work hard despite the increasing number of patients. While we often complain about Malaysia, we fail to recognise the real Malaysians who make up the nation. We need to focus on changing our own attitudes and treating each other better, rather than trying to change the entire nation.
The clinic serves as a reminder of what unites us all - our shared desire for good health and well-being.
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