50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
It's the 50th year of independence for Malaysia and I'm in Kuala Lumpur, right smack in the thick of it. I'm actually here for business but even with the busy schedule, one can't help but be sucked in into the wave of Malaysian patriotism. From the constant playing patriotic songs everywhere you go to the display of Malaysian flags everywhere you turn... from malls to homes to the back of taxies, buses and even lorries hailing from the plantations all over... the fervour is infectious.
And the best thing about being here during their independence is... the TV ads on Malaysian patriotism. I love ads. Reason being... it's very touching, thought-provoking, funny... and most importantly, seldom corny. Guess it all stems from the genuine sense of patriotism the people here have over their country and the things they have and are able to achieve thus far. There was one ad that actually thanked the labourers and rubber-tappers for doing their part is making this nation what it is. That's something you don't see on TV everyday.
Malaysians are a proud people... and you have to admire and love them for that. They also have a way of making everything uniquely Malaysian and they are able to laugh and see humour in it. Below is an example of their sense of humour... (not too sure if it is intentional or unintentional but it's funny nonetheless)
And the best thing about being here during their independence is... the TV ads on Malaysian patriotism. I love ads. Reason being... it's very touching, thought-provoking, funny... and most importantly, seldom corny. Guess it all stems from the genuine sense of patriotism the people here have over their country and the things they have and are able to achieve thus far. There was one ad that actually thanked the labourers and rubber-tappers for doing their part is making this nation what it is. That's something you don't see on TV everyday.
Malaysians are a proud people... and you have to admire and love them for that. They also have a way of making everything uniquely Malaysian and they are able to laugh and see humour in it. Below is an example of their sense of humour... (not too sure if it is intentional or unintentional but it's funny nonetheless)
Malaysian version of the infamous Starbucks Coffee joint
To my Malaysian friends, Selamat Hari Merdeka.
posted by bigfooz at 1:06 pm
4 Comments:
Lost in translation it seems.
What is Setarbak supposed to mean?
It's Starbucks... a literal, phonetical translation.
I was scratching my head too. That is some chutzpah, man. What other trademark can people localise? Let's see: Kentaki Frait Ciken, Mekdonels, Gep, Naiki... it's a goldmine, I tell you.
how come I never come across that Setarbak Kopi, man???!!!
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