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Johor Bahru, Malaysia Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (33% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+3 this week — 8 added vs 5 removed)

Johor Bahru, Malaysia job market overview (May 2026)

The Johor Bahru, Malaysia job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 42 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and food service, with consumer goods as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Johor Bahru, Malaysia job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Top categories

  • Engineering4
  • Food Service2
  • Program Manager1
  • Customer Success1
  • Restaurant Manager / GM1
  • Chef1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • Software Developers2
  • Industrial Engineers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods29
  • Real Estate19
  • Technology12
  • Retail5
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified42 · 100%

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