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Malaysia’s ringgit woes mask its bigger brain drain troubles
Malaysia may lose skilled workers if more of them leave to make the most of stronger exchange rates.
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The recent fall of the ringgit to historic lows may well serve to accelerate Malaysia’s brain drain to Singapore.
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Chia Wai Mun
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About 1.13 million Malaysians who have migrated overseas – close to six in 10 – were residing in Singapore in 2022,
