Kuala Lumpur, May 8 -- In its efforts to retain top scholarship students, the Malaysian Government is focusing not only on salaries but also on structured career development plans and a more merit-based talent strategy. Economist Prof Geoffrey Williams from the Malaysia University of Science and Technology held that the main reasons are the lack of job opportunities in Malaysia for high-skilled graduates, poor career development and limited promotion prospects. Contrary to popular belief, salaries are not the main reason scholars leave and remain abroad. Although pay is typically higher overseas, so is the cost of living, he said. The only reforms that can truly retain top Malaysian talents and encourage their return are improving merit-bas...