The influence of new economic model on intention to work abroad: an empirical study to address brain drain issue in Malaysia

Norhayati Shariff, . and Jayaraman Krishnaswamy, . and Dahlan Abdullah, . and Ang Woon Chau, . The influence of new economic model on intention to work abroad: an empirical study to address brain drain issue in Malaysia. pp. 99-115. ISSN 1823-8556

Although Malaysia is developing at a faster rate it faces to some extent the problem of brain drain. Since independence in 1957 more than two million people have emigrated. In 2016 Malaysias brain drain issue has reached critical stage. In the present study the Malaysias New Economic Model is used to address the brain drain issue. The purpose of the present study is to explore the factors influencing Malaysian intellectuals intention to work abroad that contributes to brain drain issue in Malaysia. A sample of 105 usable survey questionnaires were analysed using partial least square approach via Smart PLS 3.0. The study reveals a significant positive relationship between higher expectations perceived opportunities and lack of security on the intention of Malaysian intellectuals to settle in abroad for work. Interestingly the New Economic Model makes Malaysian intellectuals to remain in the country for work due to better prospects for business environment scope for higher income and economic sustainability.

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Abstract

Although Malaysia is developing at a faster rate it faces to some extent the problem of brain drain. Since independence in 1957 more than two million people have emigrated. In 2016 Malaysias brain drain issue has reached critical stage. In the present study the Malaysias New Economic Model is used to address the brain drain issue. The purpose of the present study is to explore the factors influencing Malaysian intellectuals intention to work abroad that contributes to brain drain issue in Malaysia. A sample of 105 usable survey questionnaires were analysed using partial least square approach via Smart PLS 3.0. The study reveals a significant positive relationship between higher expectations perceived opportunities and lack of security on the intention of Malaysian intellectuals to settle in abroad for work. Interestingly the New Economic Model makes Malaysian intellectuals to remain in the country for work due to better prospects for business environment scope for higher income and economic sustainability.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Migration
AGROVOC Term:	Emigration
AGROVOC Term:	Skilled labour
AGROVOC Term:	Surveys
AGROVOC Term:	Questionnaires
AGROVOC Term:	Models
AGROVOC Term:	Measurement
AGROVOC Term:	Income
AGROVOC Term:	Economic growth
AGROVOC Term:	Sustainability
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	28 Apr 2025 06:53
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24161

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