Lack of focus on local talent is cause of MAS’ technical incidents, says Dr Wee


KUALA LUMPUR: The lack of focus on attracting local talent to stay with homegrown airlines has caused the recent rise in technical incidents concerning Malaysia Airlines (MAS), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The MCA president said that transport minister Anthony Loke had failed to protect local airlines from the skilled labour brain drain that is faced by many local industries.

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