Recent years we've been hearing the 'brain drain' dilemma faced by Malaysia. Why? And it has been persistent, year after year. What are the triggers, the main drivers for these talented individuals leaving the country where they were born and bred.
There must be a clear answer, of which most people, especially locals try to contemplate with.
The most popular reasons for people willing to migrate are:
1 Higher pay in other markets
2 Not conducive for professional development
3 Not a suitable place to raise a family
4 Education level has dropped
5 Too many corruption in the country
6 Can’t compete in a fair manner
I would agree with most of the reasons above, I used to be a migrant myself. In fact, I used to live and work abroad for a good 7 years. The experience and exposure gained are invaluable.
Perhaps the most important reasons, out of the 6 that were listed above, if you were to ask me, would be reason no 4. By having a low level, or not "on par" level of education, we basically hampering the future of our country. We are unable to produce competent individuals that will contribute to the advancement of the nation. Plus, the gap between the rich and poor will widen.
Quality education should be provided to all, not to the few privileged individuals or family. By having a level playing field, everyone could compete in the same environment.
Government need to spend more time on structuring or perhaps re-structuring our education system in order to suit current landscape. This is to ensure a more competent society to be produced and compete at the global scale.
Education must not be viewed only at the “classroom” type of education, as practical and vocational educations are also seen as important in the current environment.
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