A BETTER TOMORROW In thunder and lightning, here we come Ladies and gentlemen, we the children of today Present to you

A Better Tomorrow. Malaysia is a multi - racial country. A country that belongs to all Malaysians with a shared history and a belief in a shared future. U-N-I-T-Y [individual] Unity! Only a five - letter word, yet the foundation of multi - racial Malaysia. A cultural melting pot [Udah makai, nuan? Wa jiak pah liaw?] A unique heritage of different races [Selamat Hari Raya! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai! Diwali Vartikah] A harmonious blend unlike any in the world. Malaysia, Truly Asia. Weve dances from joget to ngajat All swaying beautiful to our angklong In our baju kurung, cheongsam and sari We have Malaysians who have made us proud Datuk Jimmy Choo,[the cheapest pair cost RM3000!]Really?! Datuk Bernard Chandran - the fashion designer extraordinaire! Datuk Azhar Mansor - the brave seafaring adventurer Datuk Siti Nurhaliza - the talented songbird Datuk Michelle Yeoh - the Bond girl! Malaysians love their food the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner will be as varied as its people. Popiah[group 1]char kuey tiaw[group 2] roti canai[group 3] nasi lemak[group 4] and teh tarik Dont forhet ther king of the fruits - the durian! Eeeee![group 1 & 2] Nice la![group 3 & 4] What about the sago worms? Yuks! Not our cup of tea! Hey!They are delicious And nutritious Our famous Sarawak Kek Lapis Can be exported to the rest of the world, you know [individual] So defined.. So refine.. So divine.. the range is totally out of the world!

Malaysians, we must have a sense of fairness, a common sense approach to the world People will share if they have their fair share. They will listen if they are listened to So we must create a nation where there is a fair ashare for all. And we, must listen, discuss and hold onto our shared belief of being truly one Malaysia.

From bullock carts to Gen - 2 steam locomotives, monorails, and [pause] believe it or not! RM9.99 air tickets to Bali Now, everyone can fly. Traveling has become a breeze Our famous Petronas Twin Towers (still the tallest twin towers in the world) Wah! A symbol of our aspirations. Cyberspace has become an important platform For people to get what they want Its the preferred choice among the younger generation. [like us!] Blogging is now becoming a trend I have a blog [individual] I have a blog too! [individual] Mines multiply [individual] Mines blogger [individual] We all have blogs! Hey! Even our politicians have blogs! The internet cannot be neglected. What will happen if we do? [Group] It will be like leaving our swords behind in battle. [Group]

Into the final frontier, Here we come With our handsome angkasawan [ohh.....] A small step for Dr. Syeikh Muszaffar A giant leap for all Malaysians He is the symbol of the possible If he can do it so can we.

The people are our greatest assets and key to our future success

The shape of our country will be largely determined by how we deal with the changes brought about by globalisation. We must ensure that the benefits are shared. We must equip Malaysians better for this new wolrd. We seek a nation that is truly one nation. One in which all Malaysians can share.

In the world of sports weve our fair share of joys and tears. Agony of defeat, glory of success weve made of presence felt in more ways than one. Nicole Ann David, squashing her rivals Daniel Bego, Bryan Lomas, making waves wherever they go. With her skill and dexterity Shalin Zulkifly will bowl you over [Stike! Yes!] Lee Chong Wei, ruling the courts the world over Our Malaysian sports stars - a beacon of hope and inspiration

Our tourist spot are among the best in the world. Sipadan - a haven for divers Penang - Pearl of the Orient Malacca - Historical City Terengganu - home to the leather back turtles Sarawak - Land of the hornbills Come one, come all if you will. Mulu Caves and Kinabalu are World Heritage Sites We the present generation Must ensure that our flora and fauna And our rich biodiversity must remain intact We must safeguard it for our future generations.

As young women reaching out to women everywhere, Remind ourselves of the many important roles we play in society We can succeed if we want and are assets to our country Have you heard of the saying, "Behind every successful man is a woman?" And the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. I am woman! Hear me roar!

We, the youths of Malaysia want a country founded on security, peace and prosperity Upholding the principles of our Rukun Negara. We want forward - thinking Malaysians to meet the challenges of globalisation. Let us all work together hand in hand to create a better tomorrow One voice, one hope, one nation One Malaysia!