National Association of Human Resources Malaysia president Zarina Ismail said the government should take the matter seriously. - NSTP FILE PICKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia could suffer income losses equivalent to 0.4 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) each year due to the outflow of 60,000 skilled Malaysians, experts said. "A simple calculation estimates the immediate income loss at about 0.4 per cent of GDP each year," he said. She said the government should also take a tough stance on enforcement, particularly to ensure skilled workers receive the promised minimum wages. "There needs to be strict enforcement to ensure skilled workers are paid the wages promised, in order to curb further worker migration.

Source: New Strait Times January 11, 2026 10:24 UTC