Excellence Knows no Boundaries
Like many other successful MNCs, the core of the HR policy is to acquire the best candidate for the job. Excellence knows no boundaries. It doesn't really matters where your are from, what religion or race are you.
One may have the aptitude to fly, but still, lack the capacity to command. SIA are not looking for FOs, SIA are hiring cadets as prospective captains. So convince the interviewers that you have the capacity to be one.
Locals have had their fair share of opportunities. In fact, most cadets from SFC are locals, probably amounting to about 70% of the total cadet pool.
Stop whining and start working on ourselves. Be a all rounder. Excel in both soft and tech skill and success will find its own way.
Akin to the local Medicine School Selection, it doesn't matter if you're the top scholar of the cohort, you have to be able to express your passion and convince the board of your capacity to be a doctor.
Of course, with the aptitude, determination, and money, one can always go overseas for a medical degree, get a CPL and etc. But still, being able to acquire the relevant technical skills to do the job doesn't necessary equip one with the capacity to be a successful practitioner.
Don't stop trying, accept failure with a pinch of salt and learn from those that had made it.
Glenn Brandon Burke once quoted, 'If I Can Do It, Anyone Can!'
Good luck to all aspiring pilots.