- Many Malaysians relocate to work in Singapore for better opportunities, higher salaries and advantageous exchange rates
- The Malaysian government recently released an official study into Malaysians living in Singapore, and warned of the “adverse effects” of the brain drain as skilled workers leave Malaysia
- Economists and experts told TODAY that Malaysia’s talent exodus has not reached a dire level yet, but if left unchecked, could eventually hamper its economic growth and development
- This would also not be in Singapore’s interest, given how closely intertwined both countries’ economies are
- Malaysian workers whom TODAY spoke to said Malaysia must address political stability and pay gap as well as invest in infrastructure to encourage its diaspora to return
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