Kuala Lampur, April 30 -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo highlighted that 1.86 million Malaysians have left the country in the last 50 years, framing it as a critical brain drain for Malaysia. While the sheer number is concerning, labelling this exodus solely as a "brain drain" overlooks a fundamental question: were these individuals truly recognised and provided with equitable opportunities within Malaysia in the first place? "Brain Drain" is defined as the emigration of highly trained or qualified people from a particular country. Hence, I question whether it's accurate to call it a "brain drain" for Malaysia if these individuals were never truly recognised or appreciated as valuable "brains" within their own country.

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