Ramanan: Malaysians abroad encouraged to return, contribute skills and expertise

Jakarta, Oct 7 - Malaysia's government warmly welcomes Malaysian citizens residing abroad who desire to return to their homeland, bringing their valuable skills and expertise. This sentiment was echoed by Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan during the Salam Dari Malaysia @ Jakarta program in Jakarta. To support the return of Malaysian talent, the government has introduced several initiatives, including the Returning Expert Programme (REP) managed by TalentCorp Malaysia Berhad and the MYFutureJobs portal under Perkus, offering over 400,000 job opportunities.

Ramanan emphasized that facilitating the return of skilled professionals is the priority, urging a simpler process rather than complicating matters. The REP application process, now streamlined to an estimated four-month period or less, was also launched during the event, with clearer guidelines provided to applicants. Ramanan highlighted that the decision to return is multifaceted and must consider family circumstances, including spouses and children.

He also encouraged Malaysians abroad to contribute to Malaysia's development even while overseas, sharing their expertise and connections to help open doors for Malaysian companies and professionals in other countries.