I agree with the views of 'Disillusioned Non-bumi' in his letter, Just come out and say it: 'You're second-class' .

This letter should be read as a follow-up to his/her letter, as I do not wish to repeat the points there. Despite the corruption (for example, ex-IGP Hanif Omar also said so about his police force) in the government, the BN ruling coalition will continue to be elected by the electorate in Malaysia with big majorities and will govern Malaysia in the years to come.

As I see it, the privileges accorded to the bumiputeras in business and education will continue for many more years to come. It would be best if component parties in Malaysia like the MCA and MIC could explain to their Chinese and Indian counterparts what they are entitled to in Malaysia. The non-bumiputeras could work equally hard but ultimately it is the racial 'labeling' that will decide who gets the scholarships, the university place, government jobs and the business licence.

The children of Chinese and Indian Malaysians need to be psychologically prepared that they will not enjoy the privileges accorded to the bumiputeras in Malaysia. This way, they will not grow up wondering "why". Why are we called Malaysian citizens and yet we do not get equal treatment? It has affected the non-bumiputeras in their 30s, 40s and 50s. They have grown up with this emotional baggage.

It is best to tell their children that this is indeed the case and they should not expect the privileges accorded to the Malays in Malaysia as they are indeed citizens of another class. Children of these races then will not be psychologically burdened and continue to ask "why?". This psychological burden and pressure is very hurtful and bad for their mental development.

This way, there is no need for Malays to brandish the 'keris' which frighten children of non-bumis at future Umno meetings, and the Chinese, Indians and Malays will live together given this new social contract that the Malay is the race that would enjoy special privileges in Malaysia (ketuanan Melayu as being forwarded by some Umno politicians) and the Chinese and Indians have to accept this. After all, they have accepted this for decades and I believe they will do so for many more years to come for the sake of peace and stability in Malaysia.

It will even be better for the government leaders to define more clearly what the "special privileges" of the Malays are as enshrined in the Constitution or in legislations since passed by Parliament after Merdeka (it has always been a puzzle to me). List them one by one. This way, the Chinese and Indians will know how to live and make a living in Malaysia given all these constraints and opportunities (there are indeed opportunities in Malaysia).

Do define more clearly what the Chinese and Indians are entitled to in Malaysia, for example, citizenships, the right to schooling in primary and secondary schools, etc. With a more well-defined list of what the Chinese and Indians can expect to get and not get, they can plan for their future in Malaysia. For the Chinese and Indians to expect equal treatment would be totally unrealistic in Malaysia. Presently, I do not think the opposition in Malaysia stands a chance as Malaysians want stability and peace.

As a Malaysian, I am not ignorant of the fact that there are still many poor Malays and indigenous people who need help. Lots and lots of help should be given to these poor bumiputeras. There are also many very poor Chinese and Indians. It is time the government comes up with a clear list of what the various races are entitled to in Malaysia since the NEP, which is race-based and not income-based, will continue to be practiced in Malaysia for many more years to come.