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Mitigating Brain Drain among Malaysian Millennials: A Practical Framework for Policymakers and Employers

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  • Nor Harlina Abd Hamid

    (Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Mohammad Bazli Abdullah

    (Federal Agricultural Marketing, FAMA, Selayang, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Nor Shahrul Nizam Muhamad Nor

    (Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Nor Fazalina Salleh

    (Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia)

Abstract

The issue of brain drain continues to pose a serious challenge to Malaysia’s growth, especially with many young professionals from Generation Y showing a strong interest in working abroad. Our previous research identified five key factors that influence this trend: compensation, career prospects, working environment, work-life balance, and overall quality of life. Building on those findings, this article shifts the focus from identifying the problem to offering practical solutions.

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  • Nor Harlina Abd Hamid & Mohammad Bazli Abdullah & Nor Shahrul Nizam Muhamad Nor & Nor Fazalina Salleh, 2025. "Mitigating Brain Drain among Malaysian Millennials: A Practical Framework for Policymakers and Employers," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 3764-3769, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:3764-3769
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