Why many Malaysians shine when abroad


Californian Mayor Jocelyn Yow (centre) used to study at SMJK Keat Hwa and migrated to the US after Form Five. — Mayor Jocelyn Yow/Facebook

While brain drain has drawn the attention of the Malaysian government, many are still moving elsewhere to fulfil their dreams.

HAILING from Alor Setar, Jocelyn Yow becomes the youngest mayor of Eastvale, California, at the age of only 25.

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