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More than 10,000 professionals applied to return to M’sia via TalentCorp since 2011

A total of 10,844 professionals, including expatriates and Malaysians abroad, have applied to return to Malaysia via TalentCorp's Returning Expert Programme (REP), according to Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong (Bukit Mertajam-PH).

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Is it costly for small businesses to obtain halal certification?

A restaurant owners’ group agrees it can be, while application guidelines show fee is not high but added costs lie in the process to achieve compliance