I got short-listed for the interview too. And as implied, it was significantly an easier ride for me, seeing as I am Malay; albeit my results weren't what one would consider highly impressive. It's only comparatively good. I am very active in co-curriculum though, and I represented my school in debate for 3 years consecutively. Reading all this depressed me a bit if my race and ethnic background was really the primary criteria, and not my credibility as a good student.

I'm sorry all you people of different race feel that way, and yeah, they should base it more on meritocracy. I implore though, that you do not act prejudiced against the lesser-accomplished Bumis whom were accepted. It's just us seeking for better opportunity, and I don't know how true this applies to other people, but for me, I wouldn't be bitter if I were to lose it to a more deserving candidate. Though it's not like we can hand out the scholarship to that person if we succeed instead. I just hope for their best since as per mentioned, they are deserving of better opportunities.