Malaysia's talent flight looms

The discomfort towards the high cost of living and weariness towards the unceasing political bickering are making a lot of Malaysians fed up with the country.

The Financial Times recently reported that there will be visa curbs to 11 countries because of continuous overstaying problems in the UK. Malaysia is listed as one of them.

For those who couldn’t work in the UK with the proper document, this is their only way in. If all fails, then Singapore that is.

For those who could, they have either gone or already preparing the documents. At least seven of whom I know have applied. Three are already here.

For those who are already here but were planning to return, they are now holding back their plans for the obvious reasons.

Taking the numbers of those who are here illegally out of the equation, those who are now considering a move out of the country are top talents and brightest people in the country. Some of them are people I had the honour to meet, work and study with and became the industries’ top-flights upon returning. They are now throwing in the towel.

While the political situation is in gradual crescendo, Malaysia’s talent flight looms. Whether it is long or short haul, KLIA will be hit. The beneficiary? Heathrow. If not, Changi.