Experts warn that the steady outflow of skilled Malaysians may weaken innovation, productivity, and the country’s global competitiveness.
Malaysia is quietly losing some of its most skilled and educated citizens, a trend experts warn could have serious long-term consequences for the country's economy and innovation Economic analyst Ahmed Abdul Latiff of Putra Business School described the situation as more than just a global phenomenon.
Singapore is the top destination, followed by Australia, Brunei, and other countries."Skilled individuals are the ones creating new ideas, conducting research, and driving technological development. When they leave, our capacity to innovate weakens. Over time, local industries risk becoming purely support services for foreign products, with little ability to develop their own technologies or ideas."The loss of human capital also affects Malaysia's standing on the global stage Without enough highly skilled workers, the country's shift toward high-value, knowledge-based industries could slow, leaving it less competitive internationally. From the government's side, the National Registration Department has safeguards in place to ensure citizenship applications are carefully vetted. JPN Director-General Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias said every application is reviewed for merit, background, loyalty, and security, in line with the Federal Constitution and related laws."Those granted Malaysian citizenship must obey the law, show unwavering loyalty, and fulfil their civic duties." Experts say Malaysia needs to act quickly to retain its talent by creating more high-quality jobs, improving wages, and nurturing growth in innovative, technology-driven sectors. Without these measures, the country risks falling behind in the global economic race and losing more of its brightest minds.Over 61,000 Malaysians Gave Up Their Citizenship In 5 Years. Here's Where They WentYou Will Get RM2,000 Upfront For Every Intern You Hire Starting March No more waiting months for small reimbursements, the government is revamping the LiKES grant to make it faster and mo...
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