Top Ten highest paying jobs in Malaysia according to Jobstreet

Highest Paid Jobs in Malaysia According to Jobstreet

A recent Nielsen survey based on the jobseekers in Malaysia showed that when it came to choosing a job, salary is their most

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important consideration. Well, this is no surprise as we do not choose a career that would not pay well after putting so much effort and money into the studies. Of course it should match our interest, skills and passion as well.

It is important to choose the right course so that you do not end up with a job that does not pay well after your studies or even worse, no job. Students should do some research to find out if the course that you plan to choose would be in demand after you graduate.

The salary of the job should also be taken into consideration as you do not want to spend 4 years or more studying a course and come out to work with a low salary or job prospects.

JobStreet.com's study, the first job site in Southeast Asia to have introduced the list of top paying jobs for fresh graduates and experienced personnel, was based on salaries posted by employers on JobStreet.com from Jan 1 to Aug 31 2013.

Job Street came up with a list of jobs with the highest average salaries across all position levels based on the salaries posted by employers on JobStreet.com from 1 January to 31 August 2013.

To further help candidates gauge whether their salaries are competitive to the market JobStreet.com recently did a study to find out the Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Malaysia. The Study Showed That Most Jobs In The Top 10 List Tend To Be Technical Or Science Based.

The study shows the top paying salaries for Fresh Graduates, Junior Executives, Senior Executives, Managers, and Senior Managers. For students who do not understand the difference, upon graduation, your first position is as an Executive level (degree).

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After that, you will be promoted to Junior Executive, then Senior Exec, Assistant Manager, Manager, and then Senior Manager. The time taken from Fresh Graduate to Senior Manager level could take from 6-10 years depending on your skills.

It is important to note that if you have a good command of the English language, communication skills, leadership skills and initiative, you will be promoted faster.

Fresh graduates can expect to get an average salary of RM2,100 per month. On Average, JUNIOR EXECUTIVES Can Earn A Salary Range From RM2,100 To RM3,900, With The Average Being RM2,800 Across All Industries

For the Highest Paid Salaries in Malaysia 2014/2015 According to Kelly Services, please go to this link.

 

Top 10 highest Starting Salary for Fresh Graduates in Malaysia

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1. Pharmacy                                    RM3,640
2. Corporate Strategy                        RM3,200
3. Sales - Financial Services             RM3,054
4. Doctor                                          RM2,719
5. Sales - Engineering and IT             RM2,612
6. Geophysics                                  RM2,612
7. Aviation                                        RM2,533
8. Actuarial Science                          RM2,475
9. Sales - Corporate                          RM2,456
10. IT - Software                                 RM2,452

Top 10 highest Starting Salary for Junior Executives in Malaysia

1. Doctor                                          RM3,899
2. Process Design and Control           RM3,898
3. Corporate Strategy                         RM3,800
4. Sales - Financial Services              RM3,729
5. Engineering - Oil/Gas                     RM3,606
6. Finance - Corporate Finance           RM3,500
7. Pharmacy                                      RM3,470
8. Aviation                                         RM3,475

   

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9. IT - Software                                  RM3,398
10. Legal Services                                RM3,396

Although young doctors can achieve a figure of RM2,700 as a houseman, their salary can quickly increase to about RM3,900 with 3-4 years of experience.

Most specializations in the list of Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs for junior level are in the technical field.

This includes Process Design& Control, Engineering- Oil/Gas, Aviation, and IT- Software.

Those in Pharmacy can earn RM3,600 as their starting wage. Executives doing corporate strategy come in second, earning a basic pay of RM3,200.

Take note that these are just basic salaries, and do not include any other forms of compensation such as leave credits, medical benefits, insurance and incentives.

 

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs for Senior Executives according to Jobstreet

For senior executives, the engineering sector pays well for employees. Out of the top 10, they take up three slots in the best

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paying jobs

1. Geophysics                              RM7,514
2. Doctor                                      RM6,903
3. Engineering - Oil/Gas                 RM6,353
4. IT - Software                             RM5,269
5. Process Design & Control          RM5,086
6. Training & Development             RM4,964
7. Pharmacy                                 RM4,935
8. Engineering - Electronics            RM4,928
9. Engineering - Mechanical            RM4,745
10. Audit/Taxation                            RM4,721

Candidates At The EXECUTIVE Level who specialised in Medical, Engineering and IT generally earned an above average salary of RM2,800. As for managerial levels and above, specializations such as IT, Science, and Engineering were compensated better.

Top 10 Best Paying Jobs in Malaysia at Manager Level

Doctors, engineers and managers in the aviation specializations draw the highest pay with doctors earning the highest, with an average salary of RM9,500 per month.

1. Doctor                                      RM9,530
2. Engineering - Oil/Gas                 RM9,462
3. Aviation                                     RM9,406
4. Audit/Taxation                            RM9,226
5. Banking - Financial Services        RM9,100
6. Geophysics                                RM8,938
7. Publishing or Printing                   RM8,650
8. Engineering - Chemical                RM8,545
9. Engineering - Electronics              RM8,146
10. IT - Software                               RM8,112

Top 10 best paying jobs in Malaysia at Senior Manager Level

The Average Salary Of SENIOR MANAGERS Is RM12,800 Across All Industries.

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It takes years of experience and expertise before one becomes a senior manager, but all that hard work pays off. Overall, senior managers in specializations such as IT- Hardware, Quality Control/Assurance and Geophysics are the top highest paying job in this position.

1. IT - Hardware                                 RM18,100
2. Quality Control/Assurance               RM17,768
3. Geophysics                                    RM17,500
4. Property/Real Estate                       RM16,917
5. Engineering - Electrical                   RM16,503
6. Publishing/Printing                          RM16,500
7. Corporate Strategy                          RM15,606
8. Engineering Oil/Gas                         RM15,307
9. Sales - Corporate                             RM14,815
10. Engineering - Civil                            RM14,768

 

What to Study After SPM/STPM/UEC/A-Levels?

Students who are not sure of what to study after SPM can contact EduSpiral Consultant Services to help guide you to choose the right course and university. There are many Pre-University or Diploma programmes that you can go for after SPM so it can be confusing for you to choose the right one.

Choosing the right university can be confusing and depends on a lot of factors like your budget, results, passion, skills and career goals.

Students interested on how to choose the best universities in Malaysia for the particular courses like the ones below can contact me for more information:

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Engineering and Built Environment Courses in Malaysia

• engineering
• mechatronic engineering
• civil engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Telecommunication Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering 
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• materials engineering
• architecture
• Quantity Survey

 

Computing and IT Courses in Malaysia

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• computer science
• Computing
• IT
• Software Engineering
• computer science or computer engineering
•  information systems security
• Mobile Computing
• Games Development
• Network Computing

Applied and Health Sciences in Malaysia

• food science
• Biotechnology
• Optometry
• Nutrition 
• Biomedical Science
• Pharmacy

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Business Courses in Malaysia

• Accounting
• Accounting & Finance
• actuarial science
• Business
• business administration or business management
• Business Administration
• Banking & Finance
• Finance & Investment
• FOREX & Investment
• Investment & Risk Management
• Economics
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Logistics Management
• Media Marketing 

Social Science Courses in Malaysia

• Psychology
• Mass Communication
• Media Studies
• Public Relations
• entertainment arts
•  Social Media Marketing

Design Courses in Malaysia

• Design
• Multimedia Design

  

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• 3D Animation 
• fashion design with marketing
• product design
• entrepreneurial design
• Interior Design
• Graphic Design
• Fashion Design

Hospitality and Culinary Arts Courses in Malaysia

• Hospitality or Hotel Management
• Hotel Management
• culinary arts

Education and Music Courses in Malaysia

• Early Childhood Education
• Teaching English as A Second Language (TESL) 
• Music degree

2015 Scholarships from top private universities in Malaysia

SPM 2014 students who have done well in the SPM can apply for the 2015 Scholarships. The following universities below have released the scholarships for 2015. For more information, please contact us:

• 2015 Asia Pacific University (APU) Merit Scholarships
• 2015 UCSI University Trust Scholarship
• 2015 KDU University College Scholarship
• 2015 HELP University Scholarship
• 2015 KBU International College Scholarship
• 2015 KDU College Penang Scholarship

 

EduSpiral Consultant Services- Your Personal Online Education Advisor

Established since 2009, EduSpiral Consultant Services helps provide information and counselling on courses and universities in

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Malaysia. EduSpiral Consultant Services also represents MDIS Singapore and Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

EduSpiral Consultant Services represents the best colleges and universities in Malaysia offering a wide range of choices for students to choose from. These colleges and universities offer value for money in the quality of education and excellent facilities that you get.

These universities and colleges are chosen by EduSpiral because they represent the best in their fields in Malaysia and affordable. EduSpiral provides in-depth information and counseling on their courses so that students are able to make the right choice.

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UCSI University is the Best University in Malaysia to Study Nutrition Degree that's Affordable

Study to become a Top Notch Nutritionist at the Best University in Malaysia

The World Health Organisation defines ‘health’ as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not

Food Science lab at UCSI University

merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
To achieve this, nutrition plays a key role. Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses these nutrients, and the relationship between diet, health and diseases. In simple terms, it examines how the body responds to food.

Nutrition also plays a preventive role as it focuses on how health-related conditions and problems can be prevented or lessened with a healthy diet and lifestyle modifications. Nutrition also involves identifying how certain health conditions or problems may be caused by dietary factors, such as poor diet (malnutrition), food allergies, metabolic diseases, and so on.

To capture both the scientific aspects of nutrition and the holistic aspects of wellness, the 4-year Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nutrition with Wellness programme at UCSI University encompasses a core nutrition component as well as wellness, entrepreneurship and marketing-related components to enable our graduates to be versatile in the market

UCSI Nutrition students enjoy the highly practical course with a lot of lab work.

place. This will also enable graduates to work in the private practice as health and nutrition consultants/entrepreneurs in addition to the vast employment opportunities in the nutrition and wellness industries.

Established in 1999, UCSI University’s Faculty of Applied Sciences has distinguished itself as a premier faculty that offers Credit Transfer Programmes for Bachelor of Applied Sciences degrees in the fields of Biotechnology and Food Science and Nutrition. UCSI University is acknowledged to be one of the best universities in Malaysia for applied science programs such as biotechnology and food science & nutrition.

UCSI University's Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biotechnology has the advantage over similar degrees as it offers all-round training in the major areas of Biotechnology, and is also in line with our national agenda to produce more quality scientists by meeting the needs of biotech research, the commercial biotechnology industry and academic institutions.

Subjects for the BSc (Hons) Nutrition with Wellness  at UCSI University

Year 1	Chemistry 1 Human Physiology Principles of Nutrition Microbiology Fundamentals of Marketing Structural Biochemistry Introductory Health and Wellness University Life (MPU-U2) Co-Operative Placement 1 Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
Year 2	Lifespan Nutrition Food Composition and Analysis Nutrition and Functional Food Nutrition, Food and Society Nutrition and Metabolism Nutrition for the Child and Adolescent Health and Wellness Promotion Entrepreneurship for Applied Science Biostatistics for Applied Sciences Co-Operative Placement 2 Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
Year 3	Nutritional Assessment Seminar: Current Topics in Nutrition and Wellness Nutrition for the Adult Nutrition Counselling and Education Health Psychology Nutrition and Non-communicable Chronic Diseases Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Wellness Community Wellness Project Research Methods Malaysian Experiential Tourism / Malaysian Ethnic Food / Business Law–Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3) Co-Operative Placement 3 Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
Year 4	Nutrition for Healthy Ageing Principles of Health and Wellness Coaching Fitness and Wellness Final Year Project Paper (1) Final Year Project Paper (2) Final Year Project Paper (3) Co-Operative Placement 4 Free elective modules (select any two) E-Marketing One-to-One Marketing Halal and Food Legislation Introduction to Public Speaking

Study at the Top Ranked UCSI University in Malaysia

UCSI University is a vibrant community of learning and scholarship. With more than 10,000 students from 80 different

Well known for health sciences & engineering courses, UCSI University has achieved Tier 5 or Excellent Rating in the SETARA 2013.

countries, the University stands out as a melting pot of diversity and learners will supplement their pursuit of knowledge with a keen sense of cultural appreciation – a vital trait in today’s borderless world.
As one of Malaysia’s first private universities,UCSI University has long impacted the national higher education landscape and the University continues to do so with its wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
UCSI University is ranked as Excellent or Tier 5 in the SETARA 2013 rating system by MQA.
The University’s academic staff are at the forefront of their disciplines and their views are highly sought after on major issues; from business to political science.
Many of their academics have extensive experience working overseas and some play advisory roles in public bodies and various committees. By bringing their experiences into the classroom, UCSI's academics cater to an exhilarating learning environment and learners will thrive as they balance academic mastery with industrial application.
Since its inception in 1986, UCSI University has been committed to further the discovery and celebration of knowledge.

Co-Operative Education Training Programme for Every Year of Degree Studies at UCSI University

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With its innovative academic curriculum, UCSI University students also enjoy the unique benefits of its Co-Operative Education Training Programme (Co-Op) that enhances their employability by integrating classroom learning with workplace training in Co-Op employer organisations.
Completing two months' work experience for every study year, a UCSI University student would have six to eight months' work experience to stand ready for full-time employment upon their graduation.
Currently, UCSI University has more than 1,000 employer organisations registered as heir Co-Op employers.
With the number rising annually, these partnerships create job opportunities for students to be job-ready upon their graduation.

 

 

Excellent Facilities at UCSI University

Situated on a 19-acre piece of land, the Campus is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur with convenient access to numerous

Chemistry lab at UCSI University

facilities including banks, restaurants, transportation services, entertainment, and accommodation. Fully wireless, it is equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology to access the world of e-learning and e-resources.
Housing 7 different blocks, the Campus includes the Student Centre (Menara Gading), the Resource Centre, the Academic Blocks and Residential Halls to comfortably accommodate a student population of more than 15000.
Sporting facilities in this Campus include: basketball, badminton and squash courts, as well as a gymnasium, a football field, and a swimming pool.
Other facilities include the four-level library, an auditorium, a recital hall, a multi-purpose hall, computer laboratories, residential halls, bookstores and cafeterias. Also available on Campus is an Apple Experience Centre.
The Campus faculty-centric facilities include: the Anatomy & Pathology Museum, Clinical Skills Laboratories, Petrochemical

UCSI students playing basketball at the Multipurpose Hall with the Gym in the background.

Laboratory, Physiology & Pharmacology Laboratory, Molecular Biology Laboratory, and Microbiology Laboratory, fashion design workshops, Psychology Laboratory, as well as drafting and design studios.
The University is also constantly working with the industry to set up specialised labs which ensure students are updated with the latest industrial practices. Currently, the University has established laboratories jointly with National Instruments and RICOH under the School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology, respectively.
Due to its rapid expansion, an additional 48-storey building will be built on the existing Campus that will include a 5-Star hotel, twelve floors of parking bays and hostel accommodations for UCSI University students, administrative offices, restaurants, a ballroom and also a clubhouse.

 

State-of-the-art Science Laboratories at UCSI University

UCSI University operates 7 major science laboratories and several smaller research labs which are maintained by the

Phytochemistry Lab at UCSi University

Science Laboratories Department. Located at South Wing, the major labs include the Physical Chemistry & Molecular Biology Lab, the Project Lab, Pharmacy Practice Lab, Physiology & Pharmacology Lab, Micro Biology lab and Chemistry Labs.

• Anatomy & Pathology Museum
• Biology Labs
• Cell and Tissue Culture Lab
• Chemistry Laboratories 1 and 2
• Chemistry Labs
• Fermentation Lab
• Food Processing Lab
• Food Technology Lab
• Media Preparation Lab
• Medical Clinical Skills Unit
• Medical Problem Based Learning Rooms

  

  State-of-the-art labs at UCSI University

• Microbiology Laboratory
• Molecular Biology Laboratory
• Nursing Clinical Skills Unit
• Pharmaceutical Analysis (Instrument) Lab
• Pharmacy Practice and Physical Laboratory
• Pharmacy Project Laboratory
• Physics Labs
• Physiology & Pharmacology Laboratory
• Simulator Community Pharmacy Lab
• Special Instrument Laboratory

Sports Facilities at UCSI University

• Badminton Courts
• Basketball Courts
• Football Field

  

  UCSI University at Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

• Futsal Court
• Gymnasium
• Pool Tables
• Squash Courts
• Swimming Pool
• Table Tennis
• Volleyball Court

 

 

Nutrition & Wellness Graduates in Malaysia can be employed in the following areas:

• Health and Nutrition Advisor – responsible for providing health and nutrition education to clients who have completed a

  

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  health risk assessment.
• Nutrition Educator/Counsellor – help develop programmes to educate a certain population group about nutrition, general health and holistic wellness practices.
• Consultancy/Private Practice – counsel consumers on specific issues such as lifestyle modification, healthy eating and food choices, weight management, fitness, nutrition, and prevention of health-related conditions.
• Public Health Nutritionist – coordinate and implement nutrition policies and may be involved with special programmes that promote healthy lifestyles, physical fitness and nutritional well-being of the targeted population groups.
• Nutrition Executive (Sales and Marketing) – responsible for the execution of marketing plans to assist with promotions and to educate the public on nutritional products, new customer identification, as well as the development and implementation of sales plans for new accounts with the focus on building a customer database for sales of the nutritional products.

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Established since 2009, EduSpiral Consultant Services helps provide information and counselling on courses and universities in Malaysia. EduSpiral Consultant Services also represents MDIS Singapore and Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

EduSpiral Consultant Services represents the best colleges and universities in Malaysia offering a wide range of choices for

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students to choose from. These colleges and universities offer value for money in the quality of education and excellent facilities that you get.

These universities and colleges are chosen by EduSpiral because they represent the best in their fields in Malaysia and affordable. EduSpiral provides in-depth information and counseling on their courses so that students are able to make the right choice.

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