Malaysia students are among the best in the world, ranking top among world universities. In fact, a typical reaction for a foreign student towards a local universitiy student is, "Wow, you're Malaysian? No wonder you have high grades!" or something along that line. However, where have they gone? Malaysia?
Once, my Singaporean friend jokingly said that Malaysians are extremely friendly as,"You make, we take!" Huh? And that includes industrial products, water, and of course, our students! Statistics show that over three hundred thousand Malaysian degree holders, top-scorers, professionals, are working in Singapore!
A common complaint circling the general public is that the students should not be choosy with jobs after graduating. I wonder if they have actually thought about wasted intelligesia and resources needed to produce them. A molecular biology Masters holder working as a restaurant waiter in Malaysia when he or she is offered a place in another country's research institute? Huh? What is happening? No wonder they left.
Talent corp is about attracting local talents overseas but what about in the country? The government should allocate the right places for the right people. Scientists should contribute in research and developement, not wasting their days doing work not complying with their field of expertise. Singapore excelled in that place, why couldn't we? I believe that Malaysia Boleh! But Malaysia Government boleh?
