Singapore concerned about brain drain

Updated November 20, 2009 12:55:51

In Singapore, where authorities are concerned about a potential brain drain.

Top Singapore students who're awarded scholarships often choose to go abroad to study, for several reasons, including overseas exposure and getting a degree from a world-renowned university. Now, a former senior minister, S Dhanabalan has spoken up against this. He says Singapore should encourage its best and brightest to get their first degree from a local university adding that people in the top echelons must have not just global experience, but also a good understanding of Singapore.

Presenter: Sen Lam
Speaker: Bharati Jagdish of Mediacorp Radio's 938 LIVE

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