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language proficiency requirements, holding a degree from a

recognized or accredited institution, minimum years of study
and passing of national licensure exams.

And yet there are reports on the “war for talents” in the

region

Despite the documented lack of progress in the

implementation of the MRAs for the eight (8) professions, it
cannot be denied that there is a rising number of professionals
and skilled workers being employed across the region. The

leading countries of destination are Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia
and Thailand. However, other countries also have a fair share of

migrant professionals and skilled workers. In fact, Singapore and
Malaysia also have a large number of their own professionals
such as bank managers and business consultants moving freely

within and beyond the ASEAN region.

The foregoing observation is reflected in the

increasing intra-ASEAN travel among upper and middle-class
ASEAN nationals. The travelers include tourists who turn out
to be professionals who apply directly to some countries such

as Singapore and Malaysia upon arrival. The internet and the
non-visa requirement for ASEAN travellers, good for 21 days,

make it easy for these tourists-professionals to arrange for job
interviews in the country of destination.

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