As hybrid work, AI, and automation is changing the global labour market, Malaysia’s mix of strong English proficiency, digital infrastructure, and cultural diversity is drawing increasing attention. Yet to truly compete for top-tier talent, local employers must go beyond salary and perks — embracing flexibility, purpose-driven work, and international best practices in performance and culture.

We sit down with David Barr, CEO – Outsourcing at Robert Walters, to explore how Malaysia is evolving from a cost-saving outsourcing destination into a high-value offshore talent hub — one that’s attracting global professionals, returning Malaysians, and companies seeking world-class capabilities at competitive value.

David shares insights from Robert Walters’ latest research on what makes Malaysia attractive to offshore professionals, how companies can position themselves to win this new talent race, and why the country’s next competitive advantage may lie not just in cost — but in capability, culture, and connection.

From policy reform to workplace transformation, it’s a deep dive into how Malaysia can become a destination of choice for global talent in the decade ahead.

Produced by: Kishan Sivaswamy

Presented by: Richard Bradbury

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Categories:  the workplace,  Corporates,  managing,  personal development,  entrepreneurs

Tags:  offshore talents,  employee remunarations,  workplace policies,  labour market,  workplace culture,