There are indeed still people with high principles who make a fortune overseas and come back to Malaysia and help in the war against abundant chronic social maladies, if one were to believe Made It .

I do respect this kind of courage, so rare these days. It is true that the Malaysian government overtly discriminates against the non-bumis. And there are non-bumis who are not voicing any opposition to the status quo but even contribute to the exploitation of their own race and country.

They rationalise their every move to suit their shallow selfish short-term motives, a shame on us modern civil people.

Never was it my intention to cause so much misery to those who had emigrated or are thinking about doing so. But we should stand our ground, fight like brave warriors, instead of running away yelping with tails between the legs. This is the impression I have of most of those who emigrated.

It was just to remind them that while not a small proportion do eventually emigrate, they should ponder and classify themselves under the following:

1) Willing and able migrants, qualifying on the strength of academic or financial credentials, with scholarships, family support etc.

They should probably have no problem surviving in Malaysia, though one can readily assume they are looking for some greener patures in a foreign land.

2) The jobless, the greedy, the heartbroken, the desperate.

They cannot get their expected jobs or salaries that they desire or require for a 'decent' living. This reminds us of the common complaint that local salespersons don't greet local shoppers/diners, but when a white walks in, the salesgirl suddenly lights up and smilingly says 'Good morning'!

Personally, I have known many girls who emigrated after they were unsuccessful in love and marriage. After all, it is well-known that Westerners have a different approach to love and life. Even a wayward girl or guy would have a much higher chance of finding the one of his or her dreams.

Also, there are people who are on the run from authority, creditors, or refugees fleeing from justice (not injustice). It may not sound nice, but there are many prostitutes in this category, even people with mental and emotional problems, and by no means should we look down on them.

To them West is best, and you can call them 'Xenophiliacs' or 'Xenomaniacs' (from Yang Bo's The Ugly Chinaman ).

3) The deluded, the ignorant and the downtrodden.

This group would surely be the enslaved wherever they go. Not knowing the true situation, they are taken advantage of by unscrupulous 'travel agents', employment agencies and deceitful employers.

The majority of Chinese and Indian Malaysians do not wish to migrate, and most are having wonderful lives. We learn to live, and not to complain too much. Gold shall be gold wherever we go.

The bumi friends that I have are not too bad at all. Maybe someday they will learn to live on equal terms. In the meantime, we help them get over their weaknesses.

Made It mentions that Lim Kit Siang expects to be prime minister if he wins a general election. Obviously he does not understand the soul of the opposition. Nor will he appreciate the heartache of Kit Siang when the very people he has fought desert him in his hour of need.

What treachery! Is that what a good and great man deserves? Does not Lim deserve some acknowledgment?

If Made It has indeed made it and wants to help to right the many wrongs in our society, the opposition parties would surely welcome his moral support, not to mention his intellectual and financial contributions.