SG60 <> MY68

 🇸🇬 從這一岸望向你，新加坡，祝你60週年國慶快樂

從新山望去，一水之隔，就是你，新加坡。

我不僅可以完整背出 East-West Line、North-South Line、Downtown Line 和 Circle Line 每一條地鐵線路車站名稱，而且去過所有站點。

從兀蘭回頭望去，那片熟悉的天際線，是我國國土，馬來西亞。

這樣的距離，不遠。

這樣的關係，更近。

我是一位馬來西亞人，但我的人生，有一部分，是在你那裡悄悄生根的，生活裡一直有新加坡的影子：

我的家人朋友在那裡生活打拼，碧山、宏茂橋、義順、後港淡濱尼等地區。

放學假期的時候，我會去找他們，

和他們一起逛巴剎、吃雞飯、走進濕熱的街頭巷尾——

這些地方，不只是地圖上的座標，而是我心中的情感連結。

在牛車水，我記得第一次買伴手禮給自己。

在南洋大學的舊址，我感受到中文教育的堅持與精神，也觸碰到那段被迫關閉的歷史餘燼。

在新加坡國立大學的校園走廊，我踏過石板路，也曾想像：

如果有一天我能從這裡畢業，我會選擇什麼樣的學科，過怎樣的人生？

在聖淘沙追過落日、去過無數次環球影城，

在樟宜機場擁抱過分離與重逢。

甚至裕廊的科學館、濱海灣花園的燈光秀、濱海灣與CBD的早晨與夜色——

這些畫面都曾被我好好收藏，成為生命裡的一段段記憶。

我也會唱 Majulah Singapura，

從小看新傳媒電視劇，聽Yes 933長大，

「百倍！千倍！」這些口號早已是童年週末的節奏。

《繽紛萬千在昇菘》、《紅星大獎》、《搞笑綜藝》……我們都看，我們也都笑。

身為 00 後的我，雖然沒有經歷你們建國初期的戰亂與分裂，

但我很幸運，能在這個和平而不斷進步的年代成長，

也有幸親眼見證你，從昔日小島，走到今日世界舞台上的自信與光芒。

新加坡的前瞻性領導、對金融與科技的投入、旅遊城市的打造，

還有那一種嚴謹、實幹、講究效率與包容的精神——

讓我深深明白，一個國家能否成為典範，從來不在大小，而是在人民的心。

我這一代的馬來西亞人，和你們一樣年輕，一樣渴望未來，一樣努力向前。

而我們兩國之間，不只有情感，也有未來。

新柔長堤，是全世界最繁忙的邊境之一，

但它連接的不只是交通，更是馬新之間，說不完的故事與牽絆。

未來的 RTS Link、新柔經濟特區，是我最期待的發展藍圖。

我深深相信，馬來西亞與新加坡的合作，不只是為了雙邊的繁榮，

更能為整個東南亞，甚至是世界，帶來新的希望與可能。

在你走過 60 年的今天，

我不只是站在對岸為你祝福，

我更是在心裡，為你驕傲。

就像是認識了一位很優秀的朋友，

你走得穩、走得快，而我發自內心地替你高興。

祝你生日快樂，新加坡。

願你在變幻的世界中，繼續穩健前行；

也願我們這一代的馬新青年，攜手共創，更光明的未來。

有些地方，雖然不是你的國家，卻早已成了你生命的一部分。

對我來說，新加坡，就是這樣的存在。

就讓我以這首馬來Pantun來結束這段話：

Burung merpati terbang ke seberang,

Singgah sebentar di kota berjaya.

Singapura maju terus gemilang,

Malaysia setia melangkah bersama.

Majulah Singapura 

Demi Malaysia

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一位心裡裝著雙城記的人

🇸🇬 Looking Across the Strait — Happy 60th National Day, Singapore

From Johor Bahru, just across the Straits of Johor, I see you—Singapore.

I can recite every single station on the East-West Line, North-South Line, Downtown Line, and Circle Line, and I've been to them all.

From Woodlands, turning around, I see the skyline of my homeland—Malaysia.

The distance isn’t far.

But the connection feels even closer.

I’m Malaysian, but a part of my life has quietly taken root across the strait.

Singapore has long cast its presence in the backdrop of my everyday life.

My family and friends are in places like Bishan, Ang Mo Kio, Yishun, Hougang, Tampines, etc.

During school holidays, I’d visit them—

we’d go to the pasar, eat chicken rice, and walk the humid, familiar streets.

These places aren’t just dots on a map; they’re emotional bookmarks in my memory.

At Chinatown, I bought my first souvenir—just for myself.

At the old site of Nanyang University, I felt the resilience of Chinese education, and the grief of its forced closure.

In the corridors of the National University of Singapore, I walked among the students and wondered:

“If I ever graduate from here one day, what would I study? What path would I choose?”

I’ve chased sunsets at Sentosa, visited Universal Studios countless times,

hugged through both farewells and reunions at Changi Airport.

Even the Science Centre in Jurong, the dazzling lights at Gardens by the Bay,

and the buzzing mornings and quiet nights of the CBD area including Marina Bay—

they’ve all become cherished fragments in my memory.

I can sing Majulah Singapura, too.

I grew up watching Mediacorp dramas, and listening to YES 933.

“Bai bei! Qian bei!”—those catchy shouts were the soundtrack of our childhood weekends.

Bingfen Wanqian Zai Sheng Song, Star Awards, comedy shows—we watched them all, we laughed just as hard.

As someone born after 2000, I didn’t live through your founding years,

but I feel incredibly lucky to grow up in this era of peace and constant progress—

to witness how you’ve transformed from a small island to a confident voice on the world stage.

Singapore’s forward-thinking leadership, its strides in finance and tech,

its global tourism image, and the discipline of its people—

all these taught me that the greatness of a country isn’t measured by its size,

but by the heart of its people.

My generation of Malaysians is just as young, just as full of dreams,

just as determined to grow—and between our nations lies not just shared history,

but a shared future.

The Johor–Singapore Causeway is one of the busiest land crossings in the world,

but it connects more than traffic—it carries our stories, our lives.

I look forward to the upcoming RTS Link, to the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone.

I truly believe our partnership isn’t just about mutual growth,

but about bringing new hope and possibilities to ASEAN, and to the world.

Today, as you mark 60 years,

I’m not just offering well-wishes from across the strait—

I’m proud of you, from the heart.

Like being proud of a dear friend—

You walk steady, you walk fast, and I’m happy just watching you succeed.

Happy birthday, Singapore.

May you continue to move forward with confidence, even in an uncertain world.

And may we—this generation of Malaysian and Singaporean youth—walk together

into a brighter future, side by side.

Some places may not be your homeland,

but they still become part of your life.

To me, Singapore is one of them.

Let me end with a simple pantun:

Burung merpati terbang ke seberang,

Singgah sebentar di kota berjaya.

Singapura maju terus gemilang,

Malaysia setia melangkah bersama.

Majulah Singapura.

Demi Malaysia.

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A soul who carries the story of both cities in his heart