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∫ Projects such as the HSR and the
MRT can only cement Greater KL/
KV’s position as an economically
vibrant metropolitan area, attracting
both local and foreign talents. From 2011
to 2016, TalentCorp’s Returning Expert
Programme (REP) facilitated the approval
of more than 4,000 skilled Malaysians from
abroad to contribute to the growth of the nation.

∫ The River of Life (ROL) project, which aims to
transform the iconic Klang and Gombak rivers to
their former glory while spurring more commercial and
recreational activities.

∫ 2016 saw an increase of 151 new TUKAR (Small Retailer
Transformation Programme or Transformasi Kedai
Runcit) and 100 new ATOM (Transforming Automotive
Workshop) programmes participants.

∫ Recognized and named Asia’s Leading Destination at the
WorldTravel Awards 2016 and the No.1 Muslim-friendly
Destination by Master Card-Crescent Rating 2016.The
industry recorded 26.7 million tourist arrivals in 2016,
from 25.7million in 2015, and registered RM13billion in
tourism receipts.

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