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Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Take broader view of patriotism like eradicating graft, poverty
Patriotism should not be viewed solely through the lens of the National Day celebration on Aug 31 or the act of flying the Jalur Gemilang, but also in a broader sense, such as freeing the nation from poverty, corruption and abuse of power. Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Faculty of Communication and Media Studies senior lecturer Abdul Aziz Azizam said patriotism can be expressed through everyday actions, including prioritising local products, keeping the environment clean, respecting other religions and ethnicities and obeying the law.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Patriotism Starts With Small Daily Acts, Says Academic
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Patriotism should not be viewed solely through the lens of the National Day celebration on Aug 31 or the act of flying the Jalur Gemilang, but also in a broader sense, such as freeing the nation from poverty, corruption and abuse of power. Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Faculty of Communication and Media Studies Senior Lecturer, Dr Abdul Aziz Azizam, said patriotism can be expressed through everyday actions, including prioritising local products, keeping the environment clean, respecting other religions and ethnicities and obeying the law. 'Patriotism doesn't require a huge cost. It starts with attitude, like caring for public property, appreciating local talent and not littering. 'Small acts like these have a big impact on the country's image and dignity,' he said on Bernama TV's 'Ruang Bicara' programme last night, which discussed the topic 'Embracing Independence and Fostering the Spirit of Patriotism'. Abdul Aziz reminded Malaysians that independence is a trust that demands continuous sacrifice, not merely an inherited legacy to be taken for granted. 'If we take it lightly, what was built by previous generations can disappear in an instant. Independence must be safeguarded, defended and advanced, or the next generation will blame us for failing to protect what was handed down,' he said. On instilling patriotism among youths, he said the approach must suit their life experiences, as many were born into a time of comfort brought about by earlier sacrifices. 'Young people may find it hard to relate to the struggle for independence because they never experienced such hardship. Our task is to build a country they can truly love,' he said. Abdul Aziz suggested that the education system, especially history lessons, should place greater emphasis on local achievements rather than focusing too heavily on foreign successes.
