I refer to Smita Elena Sharma's letter Love for country not just only about food... I share her feelings, sentiments and disappointment in the way Malaysia is progressing. But unlike her, I will not even think of leaving Malaysia.

I will never, ever give up hope.

I will never abandon my countrymen in their fight for justice.

I will stand side-by-side with them when they voice their opinions.

I will support and give encouragement to them when they feel there's no progress being made.

I will lend them all my strength and might.

I will stay and be proud to be counted among them and...

I will teach my children to always fight for their rights.

What I will not do is to tuck my tail in and run away, blabbering and telling tales to foreigners,

I will not hide away in foreign lands.

This is my country,

This is where I will fight,

And if Malaysia demands that I give all of myself;

Let it be known that I will gladly do so!