I REFER to the letter “Harsh reality of education in Malaysia” (The Star, June 13).

Much like the writer, I was a high-performing student across all national exams. Despite achieving 9A+ and 1A in the SPM, I was also not offered any government scholarships. At that point in time, I was also inclined to blame “racial agendas” and call myself “a victim of injustice”. However, that was almost 10 years ago, and I would like to share what this past decade has taught me.