In the year 2014- according to the Chinese Lunar calendar was the year of the horse. It’s considered a strong and challenging year based on the characters and elements of the horse. Among the elements and characters that can be seen through history in the country during the last years of the horse are as follows: –
| YEAR | TRAGEDY | ELEMENT |
| 1882 | Wan Ahmad as the first Sultan (Sultan Ahmad Al-Muazam Shah) in the state of Pahang. | Loyalty |
| 1894 | War in Jeram Ampai, Pahang caused many death among nationalists who against the British | Fight |
| 1906 | State of Kedah Has abolished forced labor practices and land tax payments on the people. | Fair |
| 1918 | The opening of the railway plant in Padang Besar has linked the railway track in Thailand. | Open policy |
| 1930 | The Friendship Agreement between the state of Perlis and the British was made to clarify the position of the Perlis state and separate with the state of Kedah. | Indepandent |
| 1942 | Federation of Malaya was taken by the Japanese. | Challenge/ difficulties |
| 1954 | Mersing, Johor declared as a white area, free from the threat of communism and the free community of doing business, agriculture and so on. | Freedom |
| 1966 | Diplomatic relations with neighboring countries such as Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand. | Friendship |
| 1978 | Development of transportation and economic systems. | Development |
| 1990 | Promoting the arts and culture of the nation | Creative |
| 2002 | Expand and maintain the country’s economy, politics and social. | Leadership |
| 2014 | Missing of flight MH370 | Challenge/ difficulties |
Therefore, every year the horse has a real horse element. We as Malaysians should have a high spirit, do what is best for ourselves and others even though the challenges will arise unexpected. Let us Malaysians unite for achievement and progress!
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