<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has opened applications for investED for Returning Women, a new training programme designed for women professionals looking to re-enter the capital market after a career break.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Targeted at women aged 50 and below who have been out of the workforce for up to 10 years, the initiative is open to those who previously worked in the capital market or at public-listed companies.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Backed by partners including the 30% Club Malaysia, LeadWomen Sdn Bhd, Securities Industry Development Corporation, PricewaterhouseCoopers Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd (PwC), and Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd, the programme supports the government’s Budget 2025 push for inclusive growth and greater gender diversity.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Limited to 100 participants in its first cohort, the two-month programme will begin next month, offering mentorship, career clinics, and professional networking. Participants will also receive RM2,000 and a certificate upon completion.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Applications are open from Oct 8 to 31, 2025 via the investED website. Candidates from the TalentCorp career comeback programme database are also eligible for consideration.</p></div>


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