There are some things in life that never get old: For example, socioeconomic inequality, sarcasm, and heartfelt compliments.

Falling into all three categories is the following greeting written by a Malaysian in 2015, wishing Singaporeans a Happy National Day.

In August 2017, the note is making the rounds on social media again -- proving this too never gets old.

Well-wishes still relevant

Oddly enough, two years on in 2017, the well-wishes still resonate. The self-deprecating tone of the post is even more pronounced as it has become more recognisable over time.

It is meant to be read as a Malaysian addressing both Malaysians and Singaporeans at the same time, and we're all involved in a bit of nudge-nudge, wink-wink.

The only aspect of the post that is outdated is the exchange rate -- ironically, as the ringgit has fallen even more since.

Currently, RM100 can only get you S$31.66.

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This is the post:

In case you cannot see it, here it is:

[Please note that the writer is Malaysian]

Dear Singapore, as you celebrate your annual "We're so glad we're not part of Malaysia" celebration, let's see what we can be thankful for. If you were part of Malaysia your 100 dollars will be in ringgit and will have shrunk to a third of its value to $35.45. Your national airline SIA is world renowned and rated for many years as #1 in the world as compared to MAS which is bankrupt and can even lose its plane. Your prime minister is smart and can even find time to program a sudoku solver in his spare time whereas Najib is making a fool of himself on the world stage. Your police and government pride itself as being corruption free, whereas the Malaysian Anti-Corruption officers have no recourse but to pray to God to protect them from the police. As you watch the fireworks tonight let every spark represent one of the 2.6 billion reasons why you should be glad you're not part of Malaysia. Happy Jubilee Singapore. May you prosper for many more years to come.

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