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In the first half of 2025 alone, over 6,000 Malaysians gave up their citizenship for Singapore — following nearly 17,000 departures the year before. This isn’t just a number. It’s a drain on talent, a shift in demographics, and a warning sign for a country struggling with economic stagnation, political inertia, and an increasingly toxic public sphere. Why are so many walking away, and what does it mean for those who remain?

This video dives deep into the reasons behind Malaysia’s accelerating exodus. From the lure of higher pay abroad — like Singapore openly recruiting Malaysian doctors with six-figure offers — to the slow burn of the middle-income trap, the story isn’t just about economics. It’s about culture, identity, and whether the national environment feels like a home worth staying for. Racial and religious tensions, amplified by social media echo chambers, are reshaping the way Malaysians see each other and their future here.

Yet, leaving isn’t always the answer — and for some, the grass across the border turns out to be astroturf. We explore what still keeps people in Malaysia, the challenges of reforming leadership, and the urgent question of whether Malaysia can reverse this trajectory before it’s too late. If the country’s value lies in its multicultural promise, can it survive when that promise fades? Or will the future belong to those willing to rebuild it from within?

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