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Penang, Malaysia Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+58 this week — 60 added vs 2 removed)

Penang, Malaysia job market overview (May 2026)

The Penang, Malaysia job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 442 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and accounting, with manufacturing 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 accounting.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Penang, Malaysia job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Penang, Malaysia.

Top categories

  • Engineering112
  • Accounting31
  • Embedded9
  • QA / Test7
  • Program Manager7
  • Backend5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers154
  • Managers, All Other41
  • Management Analysts33
  • Accountants and Auditors19
  • Mechanical Engineers14
  • Project Management Specialists14

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing426
  • Technology377
  • Telecommunications93
  • Healthcare51
  • Financial Services13
  • Retail1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified407 · 92%
  • Intern19 · 4%
  • Contract14 · 3%
  • Full-time2 · 0%

Top hiring companies

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