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MALAYSIA
A guide to resources for thoseseeking employment in Malaysia
This guide is in 3 sections
1. The job market – overview2. How to apply for jobs
 
application & recruitment method
 
interviews
 
aptitude tests
 
assessment centres
 
other factors
 
3. Where to look for vacancies
 
newspapers
 
websites
 
recruitment agencies
 
magazines
 
resources at the CCD
 
Malaysia
Careers Resources for those seekingemployment in Malaysia
The following resources are intended to help you find and prepare forwork when you leave the UK. They do not represent a complete list andshould be used as a starting point for your job search activities.Further information on job searching in Malaysia, as well as generalinformation on living and working abroad, can be found in the ‘
Working& Studying Overseas
’ section of the CCD Resource Area. A goodoverview on the economic activities and situation in Malaysia can beobtained from the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) atwww.mida.gov.my. The site also provides some information which shouldbe useful for expatriates wanting to work in Malaysia.
1. The Job Market
Electronics, Telecommunications & Broadcasting
The electronics and semiconductor industry in Malaysia is verycompetitive. Bayan Lepas, in Penang is no doubt the hub of electronicsand semiconductor industry, with many businesses expanding up to theadjacent areas around the northern peninsular like in Kulim, Kedah. Inaddition, some of the industry can also be found in the states of MelakaNegeri Sembilan and Johor (Senai and Pasir Gudang).Some of the well known companies in the industry include:
 
Intel
 
Infineon
 
Flextronic
 
Panasonic
 
Dell
 
Samsung
 
Western DigitalIn recent years, the telecommunication business has been expandingrapidly in the country, with companies providing broad and diverseservices to customers, including expanding network coverage that by now,virtually covers the whole nation. In addition, the strong emphasize oninformation and communication technology has also promoted the usageof broadband internet. Companies below are the big players in thisbusiness:
 
Maxis
 
Digi
 
 3
 
Celcom
 
Telekom
 
TM Net
 
JaringBroadcasting has also been expanding rapidly, with the introduction of 2new free channels since the past 5 years. Examples of the companiesinvolved in the broadcast media business:
 
Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Bhd (TV3, 8TV, Channel 9)
 
NTV7
 
Astro –www.astro.com.mydigital satellite , television, radio andinteractive services
 
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
Service industries including, logistics & transport, leisure & hospitality
. - The services sector continues to generate growth in termsof output and foreign exchange earnings. Much of this comes from ICTand the tourism related industries, which have been allocated a SpecialTourism Fund with budgets approved for the development of hotels,resorts, theme parks, transport and storage facilities.Major companies within this sector:
 
DHL Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
 
 
Federal Express (FedEX)
 
Dairy Farm Giant Retail Sdn Bhd
 
Nestle(Malaysia) Berhad –www.nestle.com.my 
 
Resorts World Bhd –www.genting.com.my
Banking & Financial Markets
- Career prospects in this sector arelooking good for graduates. The Malaysian economy has flourished in thelast four years, growing by 4.1% in the second quarter of 2005. Withmost local banks now offering a wide range of products and services,there are exciting and varied careers for graduates who are flexible.Graduates also need to have flair and initiative, as well as a competitivespirit, if they want to get ahead in this volatile sector.Major companies within the sector:
 
Maybank –www.maybank2u.com.my 
 
Citibank –www.citibank.com.my 
 
HSBC –www.hsbc.com.my 
 
Ambank Group -www.ambg.com.my 
 
Bank Negara Malaysia –www.bnm.gov.my 
 
OCBC Bank –www.com.my 
 
Public Bank –www.publicbank.com.my 
 
RHB Bank Berhad -www.rhb.com.my 
Manufacturing
– this sector now accounts for 30.4% of Malaysia’s GDPand is highly competitive. Many industries are expanding their operations

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