HR Ministry: 5,234 Malaysians working abroad have returned via REP since 2011

Since 2011, the Returning Expert Programme (REP), managed by Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), has successfully facilitated the return of 5,234 highly skilled Malaysians to bolster the national economy.

The programme received 12,850 applications, approving 8,093, and is supported by initiatives like MyHeart and MyHeart Global Connect (MGC) to engage the Malaysian diaspora.

MGC focuses on AI, technology and entrepreneurship, healthcare, and Malaysia-Singapore strategic priorities, aiming to foster collaboration and expertise sharing.

Additionally, TalentCorp's MyBakat SkillsLab has aided local talent development by securing employment for 2,794 participants with competitive starting salaries.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — A total of 5,234 Malaysians working abroad have returned to work in Malaysia through the Returning Expert Programme (REP) from 2011 until August this year.

The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), in a written reply in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, stated that throughout that period, the REP implemented by Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) received 12,850 applications, with 8,093 of them approved.

The programme serves as a mechanism to attract highly skilled Malaysians back to contribute to the national economy.

KESUMA added that to strengthen these efforts, TalentCorp also implements the MyHeart initiative to connect highly skilled Malaysian diaspora with job opportunities matching their experience, expertise, and skill levels.

“As a new component, MyHeart Global Connect (MGC) brings together selected diaspora experts to provide advisory services, share expertise, and explore collaboration opportunities with stakeholders in Malaysia, with an initial focus on artificial intelligence (AI), technology and entrepreneurship, healthcare, and Malaysia-Singapore strategic priorities,” it said.

KESUMA was answering a question from Shaharizukirnain Abd Kadir (PN-Setiu) who wanted to know the effectiveness of the REP based on application statistics, approvals, and the number of experts who have returned to work in Malaysia.

The ministry stated that to facilitate the return of diaspora talent along with their families, the government — through cooperation between KESUMA, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Malaysian Immigration Department, and TalentCorp — has also provided Entry Permit Application Guidelines under the REP category.

The guidelines aim to provide clearer references regarding the entry permit application procedures for dependents of REP participants, thereby boosting the confidence of highly skilled talent to return to Malaysia with their families.

Meanwhile, for local talent development, KESUMA through TalentCorp implements MyBakat SkillsLab, which as of August 2026 has helped 2,794 participants secure job placements with starting salaries five to 15 per cent higher than the average. — Bernama

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自 2011 年以来，由马来西亚人才机构有限公司 (TalentCorp) 管理的“回国专家计划 (REP)”已成功促成 5,234 名高技能马来西亚人回国，以提振国民经济。

该计划共收到 12,850 份申请，批准了 8,093 份，并得到了 MyHeart 和 MyHeart Global Connect (MGC) 等倡议的支持，以吸引马来西亚侨民参与。

MGC专注于人工智能、科技与创业、医疗保健以及马来西亚-新加坡战略重点领域，旨在促进合作与专业知识共享。

此外，TalentCorp 的 MyBakat SkillsLab 通过为 2,794 名参与者提供具有竞争力的起薪，帮助促进了本地人才发展。

吉隆坡，10 月 23 日讯——从 2011 年到今年 8 月，共有 5234 名在海外工作的马来西亚人通过“专家回流计划”（REP）返回马来西亚工作。

人力资源部（KESUMA）昨天在下议院的书面答复中表示，在此期间，由马来西亚人才机构有限公司（TalentCorp）实施的就业就业计划（REP）共收到 12,850 份申请，其中 8,093 份获得批准。

该计划旨在吸引高技能的马来西亚人回国，为国民经济做出贡献。

KESUMA补充说，为了加强这些努力，人才机构还实施了“我的心”计划，将高技能的马来西亚侨民与符合其经验、专长和技能水平的工作机会联系起来。

“作为一项新举措，MyHeart Global Connect (MGC) 汇集了精选的海外侨民专家，旨在提供咨询服务、分享专业知识，并与马来西亚的利益相关者探索合作机会，初期重点关注人工智能 (AI)、科技与创业、医疗保健以及马来西亚-新加坡战略重点领域。”声明中写道。

KESUMA 回答了 Shaharizukirnain Abd Kadir（PN-Setiu）提出的问题，他想知道 REP 的有效性，依据是申请统计数据、批准情况以及返回马来西亚工作的专家人数。

该部表示，为了方便海外人才及其家人回国，政府通过马来西亚移民局、内政部、马来西亚移民局和人才机构之间的合作，也提供了REP类别下的入境许可申请指南。

该指南旨在为 REP 参与者家属的入境许可申请程序提供更清晰的参考，从而增强高技能人才携家人返回马来西亚的信心。

与此同时，为了培养本地人才，KESUMA通过TalentCorp推行了MyBakat SkillsLab项目。截至2026年8月，该项目已帮助2794名参与者找到工作，他们的起薪比平均水平高出5%至15%。——马新社

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