As Merdeka approaches each year, we’re often encouraged to reflect on how far Malaysia has come. But it is also a chance to ask some difficult questions: have we lived up to the ideals that independence promised, and what does the ‘Malaysian dream’ actually mean today? Those are the questions at the heart of Once Upon a Malaysian Dream, a new play that is equal parts history, satire, music and heartfelt drama, exploring the country’s past while imagining where it could still go. Presenter & producer: Juliet Jacobs/BFMThe views expressed in Aliran's media statements and the NGO statements we have endorsed reflect Aliran's official stand. Views and opinions expressed in other pieces published here do not necessarily reflect Aliran's official position.