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).
Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink