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You are the ruler of your own future and we are thrilled to steer you along your
journey to success.
We wrote Top Careers with your career pathway in mind, to serve as a compass
after SPM. Now in its third year (yeay!) we continue to provide a comprehensive list
of top industry-based careers that are defining Malaysia as the proud nation it is.
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Not only are our features now enriched with data from Jobstreet.com and the
Economic Transformation Programme (ETP), we also have a sleek infographic on
how to choose a career (pages 10-11), and bring you great tips and tricks to help
you get the scholarship of your dreams (page 8).
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Banking &
Finance
Did You
Know?
Malaysia has an estimated
number of 30,000
accountancy professionals
of which 28% are registered
chartered accountants.
The country needs 60,000
accountants by 2020.
This industry is right

for you if
As Malaysia moves towards becoming a

high-income nation, more professional
accountants are required to drive the
countrys economic growth.
Driving demand for more new
accountants is the Tun Razak Exchange
(TRX), a 70-acre development in the
heart of Kuala Lumpur. This financial
district, Malaysias version of Wall
Street, is set to bolster Malaysias
economic landscape and it will bring
together local and overseas financial
institutions and other corporations in a
single area. RHB group as well as other
leading local banks have expressed
plans of setting up operations in TRX.
Nations Leading
Players
Get professionally certified as an
accountant with professional bodies
such as the Malaysian Institute of
Accountants (MIA). Other bodies
include the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified
Practising Accountants (CPA), Institute
of Chartered Accountants in England
and Wales (ICAEW), Malaysian Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
and Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA).
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\ You value systems to keep track

of financial responsibilities such
as any portfolios you manage, the
transactions you handle, and any
important dates and deadlines you
need to meet.
Job Demand in
Malaysia
Accountants are
much more than number
crunchers.
Highlighted Career
Personal Financial Advisor
Employment of personal financial
advisors is projected to grow by
30% from 2014 to 2024, a faster
than average growth rate than other
occupation. As the population ages
and life expectancies rise, demand
for financial planning services are
expected to increase.
Chief Executive Officer of

the Malaysian Institute
of Accountants (MIA) Ho
Foong Mooi stresses that
accountants play strategic
roles in an organisation as
they interpret and provide
useful insights into data for
the business.
Popular Careers
Stockbroker
Auditor
Financial Officer
According to industry observers,

stockbroking is the fastest growing
occupation with strong income growth
potential in the next few years. While
these individual investors are still only
a small part of the total, the nationwide
interest in owning securities will greatly
increase the number of brokers and
investment advisers
Auditors can do the job of an accountant

but much of their core responsibility lies
in reviewing the work of accountants.
In a tough economy with a tight job
market, it is rare to find growth
industries as strong as the accounting
and auditing sector.
Every business that seeks to take

advantage of their full profitability
potential will need to hire financial
officers. Malaysias financial advisory
sector will see a leap in growth, with
the number of licensed professionals
advisors expected to double.
l Monthly Salary Range

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM3,000

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,600 to RM4,600

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM2,600
l Related Organisation
Association of Stockbroking
Companies Malaysia
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Malaysia
Trending Careers by 2020

Actuary
Accountant
There are about 109 qualified actuaries registered as

fellows of the Actuarial Society of Malaysia, the only
representative body for the actuarial profession in
Malaysia. The numbers have been growing, and for the
past 3 to 4 years, about 10 actuaries become fellows each
year. However, only about 60% to 70% of these qualified
actuaries are practising in Malaysia.
The career prospects in the accountancy field remain buoyant

and may even increase over the next few years as Malaysia
navigates towards high-income nation status. By 2020, 60,000
finance talents are needed, according to industry forecasts.
Whether it is a small firm or a big conglomerate, more
chartered accountants are always required.
Financial Analyst
The growing number of investments and financial assets are
becoming increasingly complex. Hence, companies need
more financial analysts to advise on investment strategies.
However, there will still be considerable competition for jobs
since many people are drawn to this high-paying field.
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Communication &
Arts
Did You
Know?
The rise of digital and social
media and unprecedented
transparency have
changed the rules of
business communication
and expanded the scope
and influence of the
communications officer.
Job Demand in
Malaysia

for you if
There are ample job titles

and descriptions available for
communication graduates with the
right skills, knowledge and experience.
Qualified communication graduates
are highly sought after, as shown by
a recent survey commissioned by
Jobstreet, where 56% of employers
cited poor command of English as a
reason for not hiring.
There is plenty of scope for graduates
who are fluent in more than one
language to write foreign language
content and research industry news,
not to mention the option for exchanges
with foreign offices.
Nations Leading
Players
Some of the nations leading
communications bodies include
Malaysian Communications and
Multimedia Commission, the IEEE
Communications Society as well as
the Communications and Multimedia
Content Forum of Malaysia.
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\ You are a good researcher - you

will need to communicate
accurately and authoritatively
on a subject.
\ You can keep track of fast-paced
markets and are knowledgeable
of your clients and their needs.
\ You can keep up to speed with
current affairs and enjoy learning
about new markets.
Highlighted Career
Celebrity Blogger
Blogging can lead to a profitable
career as blogs are one of the
fastest-growing means of mass
communication and tools for
marketing content. Celebrity
bloggers do really well and have
more flexible working hours.
Popular Careers
Writer
Animator
Graphic Designer
Media Planner
Due to a decline in
the number of print
publications, little or no
change in employment is
expected between 2012
and 2022. Because of
this decline, there will be
a significant amount of
competition for jobs. Those
with electronic media
experience will likely be in
the best position to obtain
jobs.
The Malaysian animation

industry is estimated to
be worth RM16 billion
based on advertising,
animation, digital content,
film and television, games,
integrated media, music
and video.
Employment is
expected to grow and
many graphic designers
require one to three
years of experience in
the field and the ability
to work with specific
software. As someone with
qualifications in design,
you can eventually become
an accounts manager for a
design agency.
Media planners work within

advertising agencies or
media planning and buying
agencies. They enable their
clients to maximise the
impact of their advertising
campaigns through the use
of a range of media.
l Monthly Salary
Range
[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM2,800
l Monthly Salary
Range
[Fresh Grad]
RM1,900 to RM4,000
l Monthly Salary
Range
[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM2,700
l Monthly Salary
Range
[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM2,800
l Related
Organisation
National Film
Development
Corporation Malaysia
(FINAS)
l Related
Organisation
Graphic Designers
Association of Malaysia

Public Relations (PR) Manager
Web Developer
Demand for PR services has grown, as evidenced by

the sizeable presence of MNC consultancies as well
as development of reputable local firms. According to
FleishmanHillard Malaysia General Manager Ku Kok Peng,
the level of sophistication of Malaysias public relations
industry is still behind those of matured markets such as
Hong Kong and Australia, and much room remains for growth
in quality and business volume.
The expansion of e-commerce is expected to be the main

driver of web developer job growth in the next decade. As
more companies expand their online retail presence, more
web developers and designers will be needed to build the
websites visited by consumers to purchase products.
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Computer &
Technology
Did You
Know?
22,000 computer science
graduates will be needed
by 2020. By this year, it is
expected that computing
technology will account for
nearly two-thirds of the 1.3
million jobs demanded by
the science and technology
sectors.

for you if
The demand for computing and

information services is causing a
high demand for mobile application
developers. Overall, ICT services are
projected to grow at 12.7 % and reach
RM100 billion by 2017.
With an aim to make Malaysia a
regional big data hub, the government
is preparing the infrastructure that will
require a huge supply of data scientists.
This demand is also high in government
organisations where various bodies
try to understand consumer trends,
patterns and correlations in order to
prevent crime, disease outbreaks or
catastrophes.
\ You have good communication and

people management skills.
\ You are knowledgeable of
user-centred design processes.
\ You are proficient in software tools
such as Axure, Visio and
Photoshop and coding ability with
HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Nations Leading
Players
Highlighted Career
Some of the major companies leading

the way for the industry are IBM, Google
and Silverlake Axis. With growing
interest in data science, VMware,
the global corporation known for its
cloud-computing and virtualisation
services, has also established itself in
Malaysia with its recent memorandum
of understanding with Asia Pacific
University of Technology & Innovation
(APU).
Demand for more apps that run on

iOS, Android and other operating
systems that power future smart
devices is continuously growing.
Companies are facing a dearth of
mobile development talent. For
students planning to take up IT
with programming skills, that gap
represents a fresh opportunity to
embark on an exciting career.
Web App Developer
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There are currently

only 80 data scientists
in our data analytics
industry. We need
to meet our target of
1,500 data scientists
by 2020.
Job Demand in
Malaysia
- Yasmin Mahmood, Chief Executive

Officer of Multimedia Development
Corporation (MDeC).
Popular Careers
Software Engineer
Computer Programmer
UX Designer
Overall the ICT services sector is

projected to reach RM100 billion by
2017. Computing technology will
account for nearly two-thirds of the 1.3
million jobs demanded by the science
and technology industry by 2020. About
500,000 science and technology majors,
including software engineering, will be
needed in Malaysia. From this number,
at least 30,000 graduates will be
required in the ICT job market.
Whether its a small startup looking

to improve its website or a major
corporation that needs to overhaul its
intranet, coders and programmers
have become vital to most businesses,
even outside the tech world. Industry
observers forecast that employment
of computer programmers will remain
robust until 2022.
The new demand for UX professionals

has highlighted the huge shortage
of digital skills and the lack of talent
within the industry as a whole. This is
good news for people planning to enter
this field as the UX job market is not yet
saturated.

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM3,800

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM3,000

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM2,800

Information Security Analyst
SEO Specialist
The increasing reliance on the Internet and the growing

number of cyber attacks against companies and government
agencies will continue to fuel the demand for security
systems analysts. Presently, it is one of the most highly
sought-after fields in the world. Security systems analysts
usually are employed by a host of industries such as science,
healthcare, banking and finance.
The job market for SEO specialists is expected to remain

strong and stable, driven mainly by the expansion of
e-commerce. More companies, particularly IT companies,
are in need of these professionals who can provide solutions
to make websites searchable and establish good customer
relationships through digital media.
Data Scientist
All organisations, regardless of size, are generating data
and this requires data scientists, also known as data
specialists, to organise, manage and make sense of all
the information they have collected. The global demand
for data scientists is currently estimated at 2,500 and will
reach 220,000 by 2017.
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GMI PRODUCES WORLD CLASS TECHNOLOGIST EQUIPPED WITH MODERN TECHNOLGY CENTRES
Popularly coined as GMI, German-Malaysian Institute was established in

July 1992 and is located in the picturesque suburb of Kajang. GMI
offers advanced German technology and skilled training under the
Department of Production Technology and Department Of Industrial
Electronics. It is also the only higher education institution in Malaysia
that has networking with more than 50 Universities of Applied Sciences
(UAS) in Germany.
Technology; Network Security; Sustainable Energy & Power Distribution;

Industrial Plant Maintenance; Facilities & Building Automation; Industrial
Communication System and Autotronics & Hybrid System, make almost
everything electronics-related possible.
GMI was established with the main objective of bringing German

technology and advancement closer to home. This was done to provide
advanced technical training for more Malaysians in related technology
fields which, in turn, will help accelerate the voyage into Vision 2020.
Over the past twenty years in existence, GMI has delivered over 6,000
highly-skilled graduates into the world of work. They assimilate steadily
into the workforce at various levels and in a wide range of industries.
Selected technical modules in the respective full-time programmes are
also offered to the work force in individual modules known as
short-term courses which range between two to four days, depending
on the course contents.
GMIs training philosophy, approach and equipment carry significant

German influences. All training at the institute upholds the
practice-based approach complemented by approximately 30-40%
theoretical input. This has proven to encourage trainees to be actively
involved in learning and stimulated to become life-long learners. GMI
prides herself in the emphasis placed on a hands-on approach for all
trainees full-time or short-term programmes. The 2:1 ratio of student
to training equipment optimizes equipment utilization.
For those who look forward to being in Germany for closer to the home
of the land of many opportunities, the pre-university programme is
designed specifically for it. The twenty months at GMI prepares
students with Cambridge A-Levels, the European Standard in German
Language up till B1 level and Vorpraktikum (practical experience). Upon
meeting all requirements, students fly to Germany to enroll in
engineering degree programmes at selected University of Applied
Sciences.
At GMI, it has always been more of knowing how as compared to

knowing why. The provision of a 16-week industrial placement in
Semester 5 means living up to the standards and demands of the
industries in the specialized fields. Many graduates are picked up for
employment upon completion of studies by the same industries which
had readily accepted them for in-plant placement. In their final
semester, with the first-hand experience and exposure to the real
challenges in the real world, GMI students return to campus for the
continuation of their studies. Here, they present a project proposal and
once approved, they start working on the project and present the
project to internal and external verifiers for assessment. Verifiers are
made up of academicians and industry representatives.
GMI offers diploma programmes in Industrial Electronics and Production

Technology fields as well as Pre-University Program (German A-Level
Preparatory Program or GAPP) for students who are keen to pursue
their Bachelor of Engineering in University of Applied Science in
Germany.
Seventeen technology sections (eight in Production Technology and

nine in Industrial Electronics, respectively) complement each other in
ensuring the smooth implementation of 17 Diploma programmes
offered to the public. At Production Technology, the sections which
scaffold the full-time programme training are Tool & Die Technology;
Mould Technology; CNC Precision Technology; Product Design and
Manufacturing; Sheet Metal Fabrication & Product Development;
Manufacturing System; Machine Tool Maintenance and Industrial
Design. At the Industrial Electronics Department, the Mechatronics;
Process Instrumentation and Control; Electronics and Information
For more information on our various programmes on offer, kindly visit

www.gmi.edu.my or call 03 8921 9191 / 03 8921 9000.
Education
Did You
Know?
About 30,000 new
qualified teachers
will be required
by 2020.

for you if
More opportunities can be found in

early childhood care and education,
which is set to contribute greatly to
the countrys national income. The
government has been introducing
policies and programmes that will
make early childhood programmes
more accessible to parents.
Although it was reported that
69,000 school leavers aim to be
teachers, Deputy Education Minister
P. Kamalanathan said that 80% of
teaching posts are still available.
Job prospects include writing, advisory
and planning roles in education,
development of books, games,
applications and media in education,
and administrative positions in higher
education.
Nations Leading
Players
Among leading organisations and
groups in Malaysia that assist the
education industry are Global TESOL,
Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia,
TESOL Malaysia and TESL Malaysia.
\ You enjoy planning ahead and

organising lessons.
\ You are able to handle conflicts.
\ You can provide constructive
feedback.
School leavers
must meet the minimum
requirement because we
want quality teachers.
\ You enjoy communicating your

understanding to others.
Highlighted Career
Private Tutor
Almost 80% of students in Malaysia
receive private tuition beginning
from primary school. Many teachers
look to making it a part-time or
full-time career.
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Job Demand in
Malaysia
Deputy Education Minister

P. Kamalanathan in 2015
underlined that the Education
Ministry aims to develop
holistic educators in the
country.
Popular Careers
TESL Teacher
Guidance Counsellor
Research Assistant
Career opportunities for TESL

graduates look extremely promising.
Malaysias private colleges and
universities require English
qualifications of international standards
from their students for them to be
eligible for academic courses. Other
job prospects include writing, advisory
roles in education, development of
books and media in education.
The outlook for students planning to

choose a career in counselling is good.
As student population numbers rise
there is a continuous uptick in the
number of students seeking services.
As stigma over mental health issues
lessens, the demand for qualified
school counsellors continues to grow.
Research and development are the

backbones of any industry, as well as
product development, advancement
of technology and any data-based
improvements.

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,200 to RM3,000

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,300 to RM3,300

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,300 to RM3,300
l Related Organisations
TESL Malaysia
Malaysia Psychology Centre
Malaysian Psychological Association

Preschool Teacher
Administrator
Job opportunities for early childhood teachers will be

numerous. The Ministry of Education is increasing preschool
enrolment from 67% in 2009 to 97% by 2020. With increased
preschool enrolments, more preschools will need teachers
with at least degree level qualifications.
Overall, the number of administrator positions is increasing,

salaries are fairly competitive and there are a variety of
advancement options. An education qualification can offer you
a variety of career paths, including positions as a language
instructor, curriculum developer or a university professor.
Distance Learning Instructor

Distance learning is becoming more common not only in
online for-profit schools and open universities, but also in
public universities with online education platforms such as
coursera.org and edunation.my. Open University Malaysia is
a university that offers online teacher training/Professional
Graduate Certificate in Education courses.
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Engineering
Did You
Know?
More than 60,000
professionals, including
engineers and geologists,
will be needed by 2020. In
the global scene, 120,000
new professionals will be
employed over the next 10
years.
engineers can become drilling

engineers, production engineers,
production operators, reservoir
engineers and so on.
The global oil and gas industry is a state

of flux as a result of rising regional and
domestic demand for energy products,
the development of sustainable energy
solutions and increasing domestic
productions.
Although retrenchments are expected
in the next few months in the oil and
gas industry, the Human Resources
Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem
said Malaysians should look for more
jobs within the engineering industry
to avoid being affected by the pludge
in oil prices. With new opportunities
for investment in this industry, it
is expected that an annual growth
rate of 5% will be reached by 2020,
transforming Malaysia into a regional
oil trading and storage hub as well
as ensuring long-term energy supply
security to the domestic market.

for you if
\ You are interested in applied
mathematics, physics and
chemical engineering.
There will be a
strong demand for
infrastructure-linked
courses in the next
five years for sure.
\ You like to experiment with

workflows.
\ You enjoy figuring out complex
calculations and diagrams.
Nations Leading
Players
Engineering graduates can find jobs in
exploration and production companies
such as Petronas, Shell, Chevron and
Exxonmobil; oilfield service companies
such as Halliburton and Schlumberger;
and contractor companies. Petroleum
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Job Demand in
Malaysia
Highlighted Career
Health & Safety Officer
The increasing number of offshore
rigs will require more safety officers
to monitor daily site activities and
make risk assessments.
Infrastructure University
Kuala Lumpur (IUKL)
President and
Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Dr Roslan Zainal
Abidin emphasises
the need for more
engineering graduates.
Popular Careers
Mechanical
Engineer
Civil
Engineer
Geologist
Rig Manager
Chemical
Engineer
Mechanical engineers
can work for a
range of companies,
including companies
that own or manage
production facilities
(known as operators),
service companies
and engineering
consultancies.
The worlds largest

economies are offering
about 866,000 jobs for
all types of engineers.
The United Arab
Emirates, Saudi Arabia
and the Netherlands
have the highest
advertised titles for
civil engineers.
According to Hays, a
global recruitment
agency, there is a
shortage of qualified
exploration geologists,
development
geologists, and
reservoir and
petroleum geologists.
With growing numbers

of offshore rigs in oil
and gas production,
rig managers are
in strong demand.
Managers and workers
are scarce in this
specialised industry.
The salaries offered in
such positions are thus
very high.
To date, there are only

an estimated 70,000
registered in the
country. Within this,
chemical engineering
continues to maintain
a high profile and the
related job prospects
remain good.
l Monthly Salary
Range
[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM4,000
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[Fresh Grad]
RM2,200 to RM3,500
l Monthly Salary
Range
[Fresh Grad]
RM2,100 to RM3,000
l Monthly Salary
Range
[Fresh Grad]
RM2,800 to RM4,000
l Monthly Salary
Range
[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM4,000

Petroleum Engineer
Construction Project Manager
With the decline of mature oil fields, oil search and

production are expected to intensify by 2018. The demand for
more energy will thus spur the need for petroleum engineers.
This career is central to the management approach adopted

by numerous international industries in both the public and
private sectors.
Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyors are needed for efficient financial
management of construction projects.
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Healthcare
Did You
Know?
Healthcare projects in
Malaysia are expected to
to create 26,966 jobs and
generate an income of
RM6.59 billion by 2020.

for you if
Compared to other industries, the

healthcare industry as a whole is
expected to realise a relative increase
in the number of career opportunities
across the spectrum of its many
specialties. Five new projects in
Malaysia with a total investment value
of RM388.1 million have been approved
by the countrys National Key Economic
Area (NKEA). The five projects will have
an expected gross income of RM445.2
million.
Nations Leading
Players
The Healthcare NKEA states that
there are local healthcare investments
from the following companies: ABio
Orthopaedics (RM224.5 million), Kotra
Pharma (RM60 million), Karl Mueller
Scientific Sdn Bhd (RM1.4 million),
Sima Medical (RM7.7 million), and RB
Lifescience (RM94.5 million).
According to the countrys Health
Minister, it is believed that investments
will increase local production and
reduce imports.
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\ You are meticulous and will go

above and beyond in the care and
service of others.
\ You have strong interpersonal
skillshealthcare professionals
are routinely tasked with
communicating effectively with
patients through every step of the
healthcare process, as well as
with clinicians, doctors and
administrative staff.
Job Demand in
Malaysia
The government
is dedicated to
providing education
and job opportunities
in healthcare.
\ You are comfortable working with

complex equipment and are able
to solve problems creatively,
confidently and quickly.
Highlighted Career
Doctor
Malaysia aims to achieve a ratio of
1 doctor to 400 patients by 2020. It is
still the most sought-after career in
the healthcare sector.
Malaysias Health Minister

Datuk Seri S Subramaniam
says that investment projects
in healthcare will produce
almost 1,600 new jobs for
Malaysians by 2020.
Popular Careers
Forensic Scientist
Nurse
Veterinarian
Radiologist
Advances in scientific
technology in examining
crime scenes have turned
forensic science into a
high-demand and rapidly
growing career field.
Nursing is still a popular

career choice for many, with
the governments emphasis
on producing high-quality
nurses with nursing degrees
compared to diplomas.
There is a shortage of
veterinarians in Malaysia
with the numbers reaching
up to only 1,600. This career
is becoming important in
improving agriculture and
animal breeding.
The radiologist job outlook

remains stable through 2016
and most jobs in the next
few years will be in private
practices.

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,300 to RM3,000

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,200 to RM3,500

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM3,000

[Fresh Grad]
RM3,500 to RM4,000
Forensic Science Society
of Malaysia
Malaysian Nurses
Association
Malaysian Veterinary
Council
Malaysian Society of
Radiographers

Pharmacist
Medical Tourism Agent
To date, the country has about 10,250 registered pharmacists

and is still short of about 5,000 pharmacists.
Malaysia was recognised as the Destination of the Year for

2015 by the International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) and is
intended to require 5,300 more medical professionals by 2020.
Medical Engineer
Paramedics
Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU)

reported in 2014 that pharmaceutical and medical
device exports sector have been expected to increase in the
coming years, which will require more medical engineers in
medical device manufacturers, such as Biocon and Fresenius.
Paramedics are part of the emergency medical services

and have heavy responsibilities in emergency situations.
Several universities in Malaysia are offering diplomas and
bachelors degrees in paramedic sciences.
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Scholarship Programmes
Yayasan Sime Darby is offering various scholarship programmes to
deserving students to acquire new knowledge and skills in promoting the
development of human capital building in our country.
YSD Excellence Scholarship Programme

Programme for scholars who are interested to pursue business,
engineering, sciences and technology courses at pre-university,
undergraduate and postgraduate level at selected local and
international universities.
YSD Bursary Programme

Programme for students from low-income background or with disabilities
to pursue undergraduate and diploma studies at recognised local institutions.
YSD Skill Enrichment Programme

Financial assistance for students who wish to take up selected certificate
(automotive SKM Level 1-3) and diploma courses (nursing/medical
laboratory technology/physiotherapy, medical assistance) at
Sime Darby Academies.
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Hospitality &
Tourism
Did You
Know?
500,000 jobs in hospitality
and tourism are expected
to be available by 2020.
Malaysia needs 50,000
graduates annually to fill
these jobs.
The Malaysian hospitality and tourism

industry is expanding and receiving
strong support from the government
because this is the economys second
major source of national income and
employment. The tourism industry is
a significant contributor to Malaysias
gross domestic product (GDP),
maintaining an average growth rate of
12% per annum since 2004.
National income from this industry
reached RM58.3 billion in 2011. With
that said, there is a great need for
training in tourism and hospitality in
upgrading the level of workforce to
participate in the industry.
Nations Leading
Players
According to the Tourism National Key
Economic Area (NKEA), collaborative
efforts between the Ministry of Tourism
and Culture, other government
agencies and the private sector,
have been enhanced to help secure
Malaysias position as a leading tourist
destination, focusing on leisure and
business tourism.
Among key players in this industry are

the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board
and the Malaysia Healthcare Travel
Council in medical tourism.

for you if
\ You have a good understanding
of cash flow, profitability and tax
liabilities for running a successful
hospitality business.
\ You have an open mind,
cultural awareness and a deep
understanding of different
cultures and behaviours.
\ You pay attention to peoples
well-being and ensure that your
guests have a wonderful time.
Airbnb Manager
Airbed and Breakfast (Airbnb)
is becoming a popular site for
seeking lodging and there are
more opportunities to work as
product managers and hosts of the
community, responsible for bringing
together engineers, designers and
departments.
The tourism industry and cultural activities

are expanding at a tremendous pace with
new approaches.
Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul

Aziz announced in 2015 that the country expects 30.5 million
tourists to contribute RM103 billion in revenue this year.
Creativity begins here.

Hospitality & Tourism / 38
Highlighted Career
Job Demand in
Malaysia
Popular Careers
Hotel Manager
Flight Attendant
Travel Consultant
Travel for leisure and business is

expected to increase in the next few
years. In 2013, Malaysia welcomed
26.72 million tourists, based on reports
from Tourism Malaysia Corporation.
This will create the need for people
with good working knowledge of the
hospitality industry as well as those
with great hospitality management
skills.
Flight attendant positions are some

of the most coveted positions in the
aviation and travel industries. Based
on flight regulations, there must be
one flight attendant for every 50 seats
on an aircraft. The job market for
flight attendants appears to be very
competitive.
In 2014, the Ministry of Tourism and

Culture recorded a 10.2% increase in
the number of tour guides (both city
and nature tour guides) to 12,144. The
number of city guides increased from
8,455 to 9,228 while nature guides
increased from 2,563 to 2,916. The
number of tour operators in the country
has also increased.

[Fresh Grad]
RM1,500 to RM2500

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,200 to RM4,500

[Fresh Grad]
RM1,700-RM3,000
Tourism Malaysia
Tourism Malaysia
MTGC-Affiliated Tourist Guides
Assocations (TGAs)

Culinary Arts Expert
Human Resources Manager
Malaysias food industry is continuing to grow with more

culinary arts schools available, such as the Sunway Le
Cordon Bleu the Academy of Culinary Arts Malaysia. The
job outlook for the culinary field is positive due to the high
employee turnover and growing number of food and beverage
establishments throughout Malaysia.
Although 2020 is a long way ahead, the government is

encouraging both public and private sectors to ensure the
talent pool meets the needs of key industries, particularly the
tourism industry.
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Humanities &
Social Sciences
Did You
Know?
Humanities and social
sciences are interdisciplinary
fields that cover a wide
range of understanding
about the human condition
through the study of society,
politics, economics, culture
and psychology.
Job Demand in
Malaysia

for you if
Though there is a widespread belief that

graduates from this industry are not
well paid, graduates often find fulfilling
and successful work in fields such as
journalism, politics, publishing and
editing, corporate communications,
marketing and advertising, diplomacy
and foreign affairs, and performing arts.
Many graduates seek opportunities
overseas and a degree in this industry
may pave the way for further studies to
pursue research.
\ You know how to critically examine

and analyse texts statistics or
other kinds of data to identify
important information that can
influence decision-making and
policies.
\ You are proficient at persuading,
informing and corresponding
articulately with various parties
and people.
Nations Leading
Players
There is an estimated 150 museums and
organisations in Malaysia that require
more graduates with a humanities and
social sciences background, including
in the fields of archaeology, psychology
and law.
Several organisations in Malaysia with
human rights and social science fields
are taking centre stage, such as the
Human Rights Commission of Malaysia
(SUHAKAM) that has working groups
to focus on economic, social and law
reforms. Civil society organisations such
as Sisters in Islam (SIS) are also at the
forefront of promoting issues of religion,
laws and policies.
Highlighted Career
Ambassador
If you have a humanities and social
sciences background, you can aim to
be an ambassador and represent the
country diplomatically in a foreign
country.
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Popular Careers
Economist
Museum Curator
Journalist
Economists deal with a lot of numbers,

so you will need mathematics and
ideally further mathematics to be
able to pursue a course in this field at
university.
Demand for curators is expected to

grow due to an anticipated rise in
museum attendance and increased
public interest in related fields. Hence,
more professionals in this field are
needed to help revive the love for
history.
In the 2015 Reporters Without Borders

(RSF) annual report, Malaysias media
was ranked 147 in the World Press
Freedom Index. Further development
is needed with the rising use of social
network, which allows critical and
unbiased messages to emerge.

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM3,000

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,000 to RM2,500

[Fresh Grad]
RM2,100 to RM3,000
Malaysia Economic Association
Department of Museums Malaysia
National Union of Journalists
Malaysia

Psychologist
Social Worker
According to the Mental Health Advisory Council, there is a

need for more psychiatrists and psychologists for hospitals
and clinics. Currently, the ratio of clinical psychologists in the
Ministry of Health (MOH) to the population is 1:980,000. The
ratio of its psychiatrists to the population is about 1:125,000.
In Malaysia, clinical psychologists are paid more because
this is a more recognised career. They can earn anywhere
between RM150 to RM250 an hour.
Social activism is an intentional action with the goal of

bringing about social change. Social workers work in
different capacities in both public and private sectors to lobby
governments, provide counselling and participate in research,
development and evaluation projects that all work to make
changes in the larger community.
Lawyer
Estimates from the Malaysian Bar show that there are
7,171 law firms and 16,979 lawyers in the country to date.
According to industry observers, employment for lawyers will
continue to grow in the next few years especially in the field of
international law.
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