Kuala Lampur, April 1 -- It is common knowledge that the largest economy in the world, the USA, was built on the contributions and sacrifices of immigrants. But now, the same people who came as migrants are turning away new migrants. Many see this as an irony. For too long, the public debate on migration has been dominated by soundbites about border walls and job theft. It's a narrative built on fear and scarcity. But if we dare to look at the cold, hard data compiled by experts like the OECD, a far more compelling - and optimistic - story emerges. Migration isn't an economic burden to be managed; it is, in fact, a powerful and multifaceted engine for prosperity in both receiving and sending nations. The evidence is undeniable.

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