English communication
KOLEJ UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN
AHEL2043 ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION
The Causes of Brain Drain in Malaysia
Name: Phang Chun Wai
ID No: 14WAD07636
Programme: DIA1
Lecturer: Mr. Munisamy Muniayan
Date of Submission:
The Causes of Brain Drain in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION
1.What is brain drain ?Brain drain is a situation in which many educated or professional people leave a particular place or profession and move to another one that gives them better pay or living conditions.
2. In the 21st century, brain drain is a hot topic that is frequently being discussed among people from all walks of life. In my opinion, brain drain is a pretty serious issue .It could affect Malaysia’s ambition in becoming a fully developed nation by 2020. 3. Today I would like to talk about the causes of brain drain in Malaysia.
4. During this presentation I will begin by telling you about the less attractive salary and benefits offered in Malaysia, followed by the limited access to high-quality education and lastly, the dangerous and bad environmental condition.
[Let me start with how the less attractive salary and benefits offered can become one of the causes of brain drain in Malaysia.]
BODY
I. Less attractive salary and benefits offered in Malaysia.
A. By looking at the high-skill technology sector, we can see, for example, the starting salary for a fresh graduate with bachelors in computer science is $50,000 in the United States. In Malaysia, the starting salary is barely $10,000.
1. Even after adjusting for cost of living, the starting salary in Malaysia is nowhere as attractive as developed countries as overseas. This is further aggravated by luxury taxes in Malaysia. For example, a brand new Toyota Corolla costs as low as $18,000 in the United States but costs more than double in Malaysia.
B. Lack of career prospects in Malaysia makes it tough for
AHEL2043 ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION
The Causes of Brain Drain in Malaysia
Name: Phang Chun Wai
ID No: 14WAD07636
Programme: DIA1
Lecturer: Mr. Munisamy Muniayan
Date of Submission:
The Causes of Brain Drain in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION
1.What is brain drain ?Brain drain is a situation in which many educated or professional people leave a particular place or profession and move to another one that gives them better pay or living conditions.
2. In the 21st century, brain drain is a hot topic that is frequently being discussed among people from all walks of life. In my opinion, brain drain is a pretty serious issue .It could affect Malaysia’s ambition in becoming a fully developed nation by 2020. 3. Today I would like to talk about the causes of brain drain in Malaysia.
4. During this presentation I will begin by telling you about the less attractive salary and benefits offered in Malaysia, followed by the limited access to high-quality education and lastly, the dangerous and bad environmental condition.
[Let me start with how the less attractive salary and benefits offered can become one of the causes of brain drain in Malaysia.]
BODY
I. Less attractive salary and benefits offered in Malaysia.
A. By looking at the high-skill technology sector, we can see, for example, the starting salary for a fresh graduate with bachelors in computer science is $50,000 in the United States. In Malaysia, the starting salary is barely $10,000.
1. Even after adjusting for cost of living, the starting salary in Malaysia is nowhere as attractive as developed countries as overseas. This is further aggravated by luxury taxes in Malaysia. For example, a brand new Toyota Corolla costs as low as $18,000 in the United States but costs more than double in Malaysia.
B. Lack of career prospects in Malaysia makes it tough for