Spotlight: SME Focus | Talent Retention by Design

Can Malaysia’s SMEs Lead the Talent Retention Revolution?
While over 500,000 skilled Malaysians have left the country in 2024, one local SME—Central Force, led by CEO, See Toh Wai Yu
has achieved a 96.7% staff retention rate, proving that inclusive, trust-driven workplaces can outperform even MNCs.

With the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030) promising a sharper focus on human capital, inclusive growth, and SME resilience, this NIAGA SPOTLIGHT episode asks a critical question:

Can culture-first SMEs help solve Malaysia’s brain drain before policy does?