Malaysia needs to retain and attract top talent to attract foreign investment and compete with other regional economies. This is according to Professor Nafis Alam, head of the School of Business at Monash University Malaysia.
“Malaysia’s economy has recovered post-Covid-19, and political stability has provided a lifeline, resulting in a positive economic outlook for 2024 and 2025,” said Professor Alam in a recent interview. “However, the country needs to invest in its talent pool in order to sustain this growth and attract foreign investors.”
“By investing in its talent pool, Malaysia can create a more attractive environment for foreign investors and boost its economic growth,” said Professor Alam.
The Malaysian government has already taken some steps to address the issue of talent retention and attraction. For example, the government has launched the Malaysia Digital Talent Blueprint, which aims to develop a workforce with the skills and knowledge needed to support the country’s digital economy.
