Malaysia has long been fighting a brain drain issue of its skilled professionals, and despite it being among the best in the region, the healthcare sector is also not spared from the migration of medical workforce to other countries. The long-standing issue of brain drain in the healthcare sector in particular is a result of varying causes.
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“We are facing a major challenge in our healthcare industry as an increasing number of healthcare professionals are leaving the country for better opportunities abroad. This “brain drain” is affecting the quality of healthcare services in Malaysia and putting a strain on the country’s healthcare system. As our local professional workforce in the healthcare sector faces is migrating overseas in pursuit of other opportunities, KLWC is committed to taking a part in retaining them. Malaysia has a lot to offer the younger generations. We do not hope to see them looking across border and leaving the country thinking the pasture is
greener, in the healthcare sector as well as across other industries.” said KL Wellness City Managing Director Dato’ Dr Colin Lee.
KLWC’s recent “Spring of the Auspicious 8” celebration, held on the auspicious day of ‘lap chun’ which marked the beginning of spring and of the Chinese New Year of Water Rabbit on 4th of February, was well-received by its guests including Malaysian Medical Association President (MMA) and President of Commonwealth Medical Association, Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai, and Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture – Division Secretary (Culture), Dr Tan Awang Besar, who came to show support for the purpose-built township’s development.
Having recently announced a take-up rate of 75% for its medical suites during the first phase of The Nobel Healthcare Park in the 26.49-acre healthcare-themed development KL Wellness City (KLWC), the development has set sights to provide more than 4000 job opportunities for medical professionals. The Nobel Healthcare Park, which consists of
the medical, business, wellness & retail suites, has a fully-connected ecosystem of specialists and ancillary medical services interlinked with adjacent International Hospital @ KL Wellness City, approved as a tertiary hospital with 624 beds and scalable to 1,000-bed capacity.
“The healthcare industry is a vital sector for any country, an effort to retain local workforce requires a concerted effort, to provide opportunities for professional development, and create a more supportive and appealing work environment for healthcare professionals in Malaysia. With state-of-the-art medical facilities and services integrated into its ecosystem, I believe KL Wellness City can attract local talent and professionals with various employment opportunities and career prospects.” said Dr Muruga.
The Nobel Healthcare Park is also set to offer enterprise opportunities for medical professionals. The Medical Suites of The Nobel Healthcare Park built in compliance with the Ministry of Health Malaysia, are dedicated for doctors and medical practitioners to own their practice supported by cutting edge medical facilities.
“The Medical Suite is an avenue for local practitioners realise their dreams of starting and owning their proprietary practice. Many aspiring medical practitioners want to start their own practice, and we are proud to be a place they feel they belong to.” Lee concluded.
Source: KLWC
