Happy 50th Birthday, Malaysia!

For all its corruption, inefficiency, crime and inequality, and despite the fact that I haven't lived there since 1999, I still call Malaysia home. There's a certain charm, spirit and atmosphere that's simply unrivalled. Maybe some day we'll return, maybe some day there'll be equal rights for all, maybe some day some people will actually put in an honest day's work instead of relying on the government for a handout, maybe some day the government will stop dishing out handouts to those that don't deserve 'em. Maybe one day Roshan Thiran will be Prime Minister! I'd vote for you, my friend. But for now, Happy Merdeka to all Malaysians all over the world. How did we celebrate August 31? How else but by sharing Char Kuay Teow and Chicken Rice at Malaymas!