{
  "id": 2388876,
  "title": "TalentCorp to streamline repatriation process for Malaysian doctors abroad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/talentcorp-to-streamline-repatriation-process-for-malaysian-doctors",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-21T14:22:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1516218/talentcorp-streamline-repatriation-process-malaysian-doctors-abroad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TalentCorp Malaysia Berhad is set to enhance its cooperation with the Human Resources Ministry, Health Ministry, Malaysian Medical Council, and relevant regulatory bodies to enhance the repatriation process for Malaysian medical and healthcare professionals working abroad. This strategic move aligns with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive to thoroughly evaluate applications from Malaysians abroad seeking to return home and contribute their expertise to the sector. In line with this commitment, TalentCorp aims to collaborate with the Health Ministry through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to streamline coordination and bolster the overall efficiency of the repatriation process for all stakeholders involved. The company remains steadfast in its dedication to facilitating the return of Malaysian professionals who wish to utilize their expertise and experience within the country, while strictly adhering to professional requirements and regulatory standards. In addition to enhancing the repatriation process, TalentCorp highlighted that applications under the Returning Expert Programme (REP) involve professional registration requirements, such as registration with the Malaysian Medical Council and the National Specialist Register, where applicable. These REP applications undergo additional technical evaluations conducted by the Joint Working Committee for Healthcare Talent, comprising TalentCorp, the Health Ministry, the Malaysian Medical Council, and relevant health regulatory and professional bodies. On average, completed REP applications for medical and healthcare professionals are typically processed within approximately 60 working days, contingent upon the scheduling of the relevant committee meetings. During this processing period, TalentCorp rigorously examines the applications and supporting documents to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information before advancing to the evaluation and decision stage. Since the REP was initiated in 2011, TalentCorp has received a total of 774 applications from medical and healthcare professionals, with 495 approvals and 351 applicants ultimately returning to Malaysia. As of July, all REP applications received in this category have completed the processing stage. However, in cases where the required registrations with the Malaysian Medical Council or National Specialist Register are still pending, applications meeting other REP criteria can still proceed for evaluation and consideration under conditional approval. Once all necessary registrations are completed and proof of registration is submitted, full approval and benefits under the REP will be granted. TalentCorp also reported holding a joint engagement session with the Health Ministry on June 22 to review and optimize the REP process for medical and healthcare professionals, as well as to strengthen coordination among the relevant parties. A subsequent joint meeting with the Joint Working Committee for Healthcare Talent members was convened today, as part of ongoing endeavors to further improve the repatriation process.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) will strengthen collaboration with the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma), Health Ministry (MOH), Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and relevant regulatory and professional bodies to improve the repatriation process for Malaysian medical and healthcare professionals abroad.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}