Proud to be a Malaysian

Why can't we be proud of all things Malaysian? Why can't all things Malaysian be something we can be proud of?
I have friends from all over the world, and their level of patriotism astounds me. We see it in movies all the time, in Hollywood films, mainly, (and here's another cause for concern- watch locally made movies, for God's sake!)of how proud Americans are to be Americans.
Why can't we be more like that? Its funny how we're so "Americanised" in all other senses but the loving our own country part, we discard.
We have films produced as good as theirs, better even, I think. Why can't we watch these instead of popularising those Hollywood movies?
Why do we wear baggy trousers, exposing half, if not all of our undergarment, with chains on our necks and a skewed cap when our baju-baju kebangsaan are stylish and are in abundance? You don't think they're stylish? We are creative people, us Malaysians,make them stylish, start by wearing one!
Why do we have to talk like the Americans, using an extended version of "wassup" instead of our own "apa khabar?"
Why do we take up breakdancing and hip hop when our traditional dances are beautiful?
We have customs and traditions people, they don't! Be proud of what we have!
We have great leaders, politicians, writers, actors, singers, etc. Use them as role models. Have faith in our own people.
Why isn't Tunku Abdul Rahman thought of as well as George Washington?
Why can't you read Dan Brown AND A. Samad Said ?
Take down that poster of Brad Pitt or Paris Hilton and replace it with one of Afdlin Shauki and Harith Iskander or Ida Nerina.

Please note, I am not criticising the Americans or America, I'm just using them as an example.

It is great to learn English to expand your knowledge, but first, know how to use Bahasa Malaysia correctly.
It is fun to watch Hollywood films, but first, support our local entertainment industry. The reason why they have not 'reached international levels' is due to the lack of support.
Read more Malaysian books, wear more traditional clothes (or, as a start, don't look at those who do, weirdly!), learn to love Malaysia!(you already love the food!)