At 68, Malaysia still flies the Jalur Gemilang high — but patriotism feels more policed than lived. The true love for the nation lies not in flag-waving, but in holding power accountable and caring for one another
As Merdeka and Malaysia Day approach, debates over upside-down flags risk overshadowing a deeper truth: patriotism is not just about symbols, but about how we live, speak and care for one another