Testimonials

After attending an outreach session organised by TalentCorp in Australia, Dr Onn Akbar Ali decided to return home and give something back to his country and has never felt more satisfied. 

Senior Consultant Cardiologist
KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital

Norlida has worked overseas in the banking and finance sector for 17 years. In 2014 she returned to Malaysia under TalentCorp's Returning Expert Programme to take up the role as the Group Chief Human Capital Officer for UEM Group Berhad. 

"What I wanted to do coming home was to bring back all my experience abroad and make a difference to the landscape here."

Group Chief Human Capital Officer
UEM Group Berhad

After nearly 20 years abroad, Nantha returned to Malaysia through TalentCorp’s Returning Expert Programme to take on the role of Chief Operations Officer of Retail Banking at Standard Chartered Malaysia.

"There is potential for Malaysia to attract and retain home-grown talent and those from outside Malaysia."

Chief Operations Officer, Retail Banking
Standard Chartered Malaysia

Phuah Shok Han started out with Schlumberger as a wireline field engineer. As her career grew, Shok Han was posted in various countries around the world including Indonesia, Venezuela, UAE and India. After 11 years abroad, she returned home to Malaysia to serve as Transformation Manager, South and East Asia for Schlumberger. Her return was facilitated by TalentCorp's Returning Expert Programme.

Transformation Manager, South and East Asia
Schlumberger

Sor Kok Chiang has had the opportunity of working in Germany, China, and Singapore through his 18 years in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. He is now based in Penang, having returned under TalentCorp's Returning Expert Programme.

"The grass is often perceived as being 'greener' overseas, but if we are able to highlight opportunities here which are competitive and match a jobseeker's [criteria] in terms of professional growth, I think it's possible to have an enriching career here in Malaysia."

Global Finance Director
Osram Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 

Emeliana returned to Malaysia after 7 years in Houston. 

"Malaysia is a relatively young country, but we have come a long way since 1963. We have so much to offer beyond teh tarik, nasi lemak, rendang and family. And because of this, returning home should be an exciting decision to look forward to – to be a part of the Malaysian success story!”

Vice President Exploration, Upstream 
PETRONAS

Dr Helmy returned to Malaysia after 14 years abroad to further his career while contributing to the growth of the Malaysian healthcare sector.

"Looking at the long-term perspective, I believe Malaysia possesses many opportunities for professional growth which are driven by the country’s dynamic economic landscape."

Consultant respiratory physician
Pantai Specialist Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Daniel's return to Malaysia to take on a more impactful role at Maybank was facilitated by TalentCorp's Returning Expert Programme. 

"There is very little that we can do in an already developed country. The skill and experience that experienced overseas Malaysians have will make a big difference in Malaysia.“

Chief Compliance Officer
Maybank Group