[OPINION] Silencing minds: The dangers of curbing academic freedom in Malaysia
Irrespective of its motivation, the gag order threatens academic freedom and the universities' societal role.
Thu Oct 24 2024
[COLUMNIST] Harvesting genius: Unravelling the complex dance of brain drain
Malaysia's most brilliant minds persist in "vibrating and shaking" other countries, leaving a palpable void in their homeland.
Mon Jun 03 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian brain drain: Voices echoing through research
Analysis of extensive empirical research on the M'sian brain drain highlights a persistent and substantial issue spanning several decades.
Thu May 16 2024
[COLUMNIST] Unlocking opportunities: Streamlining immigration for Malaysian brain gain
Brain drain has long been a persistent issue in Malaysia, studied repeatedly even before the twenty-first century.
Mon Apr 22 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's healthcare dilemma: Tackling the issue of brain drain
The perplexing phenomenon widely recognised as "brain drain" has burgeoned into an all-encompassing challenge globally.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad
Zimbabwean nurses say their govt is barring them from pursuing opportunities overseas as it seeks to stem a brain drain of health workers.
Fri Nov 10 2023
[COLUMNIST] Credible Malaysian brain drain intervention is long overdue!
It is important to emphasise that addressing corruption is fundamental among the above key brain drain intervention strategies.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Instead of lamenting about brain drain, consider the idea of 'brain circulation' - Expert
The brain drain phenomenon should not only be looked in terms of a human capital loss for the host nation.
Wed Jun 28 2023
National brain drain rate of 5.5pct is higher than global average - Sivakumar
The Human Resources Ministry is drafting measures to tackle the brain drain phenomenon.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Brain drain phenomenon can benefit country - Fadillah
The brain drain phenomenon in Malaysia must be looked at from a different angle because the government can still benefit by utilising their expertise said DPM Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Cause of brain drain needs to be looked at comprehensively - Adam Adli
The cause of brain drain, especially among youths in the country, needs to be looked at comprehensively, said Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim.
Mon Dec 26 2022
[COLUMNIST] Educations post-colonial legacies perpetuates divide and rule agenda
The youth must dare to raise their voices against post-colonial "divide and rule" via the non-tertiary education system.
Thu Nov 10 2022
No fuel, no hope: Sri Lankans flee crisis in mass brain drain
Migrants said they had lost faith in government and feared that rising nationalism would favour the feckless at the polls.
Fri Aug 19 2022
[COLUMNIST] How to make 'brain gain' programs work
Since 1995, there have been 'brain gain' programmes in Malaysia to attract our best talents back, but the results have been abysmal.
Mon Aug 15 2022
How to make 'brain gain' programs work
Since 1995, there have been 'brain gain' programmes in Malaysia to attract our best talents back, but the results have been abysmal.
Sun Aug 14 2022
Indian police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of Kolkata junior doctor
The Indian court rejects demands for a death penalty saying it was not a rare crime.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria
NATO member Turkey is now in a position to influence its neighbour's future diplomatically, economically and militarily.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump cancels sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank
Trump reverses a key Biden-era policy that sanctioned numerous Israeli settler individuals and entities.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump's new meme coin soars on his first day in office
The boom in Trump-related crypto ventures comes as he promises to usher in a new "golden age" for cryptocurrencies.
Tue Jan 21 2025
[COLUMNIST] Strengthening public spaces: Malaysia's essential response to the global rise of crowd attacks
The global rise in crowd attacks highlights urgent need for stronger public security and effective contingency plans against violent crimes.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open
The Taliban have said they respect women's rights in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law and Afghan culture.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump revokes Biden order that set 50% EV target for 2030
The 50% target, which was not legally binding, won the support of US and foreign automakers.
Tue Jan 21 2025
War-ravaged Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge
Rebuilding Gaza's shattered homes will take at least until 2040, but could drag on for many decades, according to a UN report.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech
The US Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech and applies to government policies.
Tue Jan 21 2025
After inauguration, Trump signs orders in front of a cheering crowd
Donald Trump takes first step to curb immigration, boost fossil fuel production and roll back environmental regulations.
Tue Jan 21 2025