Yesterday afternoon, I took a little time off to watch the live telecast of the Thomas Cup semi-final match between Malaysia and Denmark.

Youngster Kuan Beng Hong crumbled under pressure and Malaysia has to wait two years for another shot at the Thomas Cup.

Although the team lost, I think Malaysians have won. Just look at the fantastic cr0wd support from the Malaysians at the Tokyo stadium.

There is no distinction between Malaysians when it comes to sports. And the best players were chosen for the job, no discrimination. Truly meritocracy at work (overtime).

But why can’t meritocracy be at work too in other spheres of Malaysian lives. In university for example, no non-Malays V-C has ever been appointed the last 50 years. Surely there must be someone if meritocracy is at work.

When meritocracy is busy working, whether we win or we lose is secondary.

What is important is that Malaysians win against the world.