It’s back, it’s bigger and it’s better! Show your patriotism by joining our #Anak Anak Malaysia campaign. For a start, wear our unique wristband proudly.

SHAH ALLAM: For Malaysian squash queeen Datuk Nicol Ann David (pic)), patriotism is about identifying wwhere one belongs and beinng proud of one’s home ccountry. “Malaysia is truly my hoome and I feel so proud to represent the country wwhen I compete overseeas. “Eveerybody is trying to get as mucch exposure as possible and share what we have exploredd and experienced. “That’s my take on how I have grown as a person – to go out there, see what I can do and gain as much as I can for my country,” David said following the launch of the #AnakAnakMalaysia 2018 campaign.

For Hong Leong Investment Bank Group managing director and chief executive officer Lee Jim Leng, patriotism means loving Malaysia in every way possible.

“That doesn’t mean just showing love. It has to come from the heart.

“#AnakAnakMalaysia is a symbol of unity among all of us. We come together for a good cause to show that we are all proud of Malaysia,” she said.

Youth Ambassador for the National Cancer Society of Malaysia Dr Choo Mei Sze, who lived in the United States for six years, shared her personal experience with selfidentity while studying there.

“Whenever people asked me where I come from or what ethnicity I am, I would tell them that I’m Malaysian before anything else.

“I once studied in Hawaii for my master’s degree and one day I cooked Malaysian food for my close friend. Now she comes to Malaysia all the time to visit me.

“I find that the campaign wristband is very cool as it incorporates local elements like wau, nasi lemak, hornbills and ‘I love MY’,” Dr Choo said.

IBM Malaysia managing director Chong Chye Neo said being in a room with people from different industries in Malaysia was enough to evoke a feeling of togetherness.

“It radiates a great sense of pride in terms of diversity and our achievements as a nation,” she added.