Brain drain is everywhere, says DG

Cause for concern: Dr Noor Hisham said the migration of health professionals was fuelled by many reasons, including economic factors. — LOW BOON TAT/The Star

PETALING JAYA: While it is true that the healthcare sector is facing a brain drain, it is not the only profession facing the problem.

The long-standing issue of brain drain affects every skilled employment sector in Malaysia, say Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa and director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.