The exodus of Malaysian doctors has risen owing to Singapore's appealing compensation and secure job prospects. This study analyses the primary reasons influencing medical professionals' relocation, such as salary differentials, excessive workloads, and contractual employment arrangements. The research employs a qualitative methodology, utilising comprehensive interviews with practicing Malaysian doctors to obtain direct perspectives. The study underscores fundamental inadequacies in Malaysia's healthcare system, despite significant investment in medical education, by comparing Malaysia's experiences with solutions employed by other countries confronting analogous brain drain concerns. The results indicate that mitigating the migration involves more than mere wage modifications. Thus, the study advocates an extensive legislative framework that improves job conditions, fosters postgraduate possibilities, and utilises "brain circulation" via telemedicine and professional collaboration. The recommendations provide implementable solutions for sustained talent retention, professional advancement, and healthcare innovation, with insights relevant to other nations facing skilled medical labour migration.

Authors:
Nur Yaqin Zaheen Mohd Razali, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Nur Yaqin is a Master’s student in International Relations at Universitas Airlangga, focusing on human security, brain drain, and the role of INGOs in shaping policy and governance in Southeast Asia.

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