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Penang, Malaysia Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+38 this week — 38 added vs 0 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 451 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 23% of active postings.
  • 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
  • Accounting32
  • Embedded10
  • QA / Test7
  • Program Manager7
  • Backend5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers174
  • Managers, All Other43
  • Management Analysts34
  • Accountants and Auditors22
  • Project Management Specialists14
  • Mechanical Engineers13

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing438
  • Technology389
  • Telecommunications91
  • Healthcare51
  • Financial Services10
  • Retail1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified414 · 92%
  • Contract18 · 4%
  • Intern18 · 4%
  • Full-time1 · 0%

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