Brain drain issue to be tackled

Busy schedule: Anwar walking the streets of New York after giving his speech at the UN General Assembly. (Right) The Prime Minister smiling for the camera during a dinner with the Malaysian diaspora and students in New York. — Bernama

NEW YORK: The government is looking into ways to attract skilled Malaysians to return and contribute to the country in a move to address the threat of brain drain Malaysia is facing now, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said the relevant ministries – International Trade and Industry, Economy as well as Higher Education – are currently engaging with those who are able to contribute to return home and be placed at specific areas of competence to help the nation.