Brain drain phenomenon can benefit Malaysia, says Fadillah


Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. – Bernama

JAKARTA: The brain drain phenomenon in Malaysia must be looked at from a different angle because the government can still benefit from their expertise, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic).

Fadillah - who is also the Minister of Agriculture and Commodities - said among factors involved in brain drain are the field of research and the complete facilities and added that support services in places like Silicon Valley in the United States can enhance their expertise and potential.

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