I suspect your use of the word 'greener' was rather carefully considered, 'coolcaper'.
I've heard that one of the very big bosses from MAS came visiting DXB a day or two ago and invited all the ex-MAS engineers along for tea and bikkies. (An offer, I understand, to borrow a phrase from Mario Puzo, that "could not be refused" by any Malaysian who might want to go home one day.)
I understand he offered them a 60% pay rise [ that's SIXTY PERCENT!!!] and (I think) some sort of preferential choice of station.
Have yet to hear how the offer was received.