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Penang, Malaysia Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (28% open 30+ days)

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 447 active job postings tracked here, 28% 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

  • Engineering111
  • Accounting32
  • Embedded9
  • QA / Test7
  • Program Manager7
  • Revenue Operations6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers145
  • Managers, All Other38
  • Management Analysts33
  • Accountants and Auditors19
  • Project Management Specialists14
  • Mechanical Engineers13

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing431
  • Technology379
  • Telecommunications89
  • Healthcare54
  • Financial Services13
  • Retail1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified411 · 92%
  • Intern22 · 5%
  • Contract13 · 3%
  • Full-time1 · 0%

Top hiring companies

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