Kuala Lampur, Aug. 27 -- More sugar than usual, so watch that glucose count.

It's the Merdeka season! It justifies the overenthusiasm - not an obesity death march.

Therefore, time for over-the-top patriotism and flag-draping. Tinged with unhealthy clicks of selfies.

Today, the objectives are transparent like the embellishments which accompany. That Malaysia is fine, and it's wonderful, being Malaysian.

And no, I've not lost my marbles riding the night bus home from the train station.

We have our problems, some intractable with morbid possibilities, but I started this column with a clear intention, to celebrate the country as it kicks off its annual festival which carries on to Malaysia Day.

I've made a mental note to mentally sledge...