Well, in a simple scenario, if the rules of natures dictates
only ten percent of each ethnic group becomes achievers or
successful, compare 10% of Chinese to 10% of Malays or 10% of
Indians. Give or take, prominently there would be more Chinese
officers than Malays or Indians.
Plus, not forgetting, as we know, SAF policy on promotion people is
not really fair to all ethnic groups, education level, etc, so we
wont have better mix of capable people.
Problems with humans is the tendency to mark out differences
between themselves and other groups, whether its nationality, race,
religion, education, wealth, etc so the tendency to divide and
demarcate is there.
On the other hand, the pasture is always greener than other side. I
argued with a Malay friend. He respects the Chinese because of the
drive and business minded approach to life, while I argue Malays
are close knitted and open minded. In the end, we agreed the true
meaning of "pasture is greener on the other side"
It boils down to individual personality and capability. You are who
you are, not your citizenship, race, religion, or your lao bei has
wads of notes in his pockets.
