# Malaysia hiring trends

> 37,308 new job posts in Malaysia in the last 90 days from 1,420 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/malaysia/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 11,829
- New job posts, last 90 days: 37,308
- New job posts, last 12 months: 125,239
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 1,420
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 11%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $25,900 per year (USD; 1,679 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in Malaysia last month?

13,113 new job posts in October 2026, down 5% from the month before.

### Is hiring in Malaysia going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 17% compared with the three months before (38,666 vs. 33,177).

### Which roles are most in demand in Malaysia?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Manager (7,152), Engineer (6,572) and Specialist (3,793).

### Which companies are hiring the most in Malaysia?

In the last 90 days: RighthirePlus (4,621), Marriott International (1,444) and DKSH (782).

### How common is remote work in Malaysia?

11% of job posts in Malaysia in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in Malaysia?

$25,900 per year (USD) across 1,679 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 8172 |
| 2025-12 | 7425 |
| 2026-01 | 9129 |
| 2026-02 | 7454 |
| 2026-03 | 10310 |
| 2026-04 | 10089 |
| 2026-05 | 9736 |
| 2026-06 | 10591 |
| 2026-07 | 12850 |
| 2026-08 | 11689 |
| 2026-09 | 13864 |
| 2026-10 | 13113 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Manager | 7152 |
| Engineer | 6572 |
| Specialist | 3793 |
| Analyst | 3065 |
| Salesperson | 1825 |
| Technician | 1380 |
| Executive | 996 |
| Financial Analyst | 942 |
| Representative | 769 |
| Operations Specialist | 726 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| RighthirePlus | 4621 |
| Marriott International | 1444 |
| DKSH | 782 |
| KPJ Healthcare | 678 |
| Hong Leong Bank Berhad | 572 |
| Celestica | 403 |
| Infineon Technologies | 360 |
| Deutsche Post DHL | 346 |
| Teleperformance | 341 |
| RHB Banking Group | 329 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Staffing and Recruiting | 5700 |
| Semiconductor Manufacturing | 2785 |
| Financial Services | 2266 |
| Hospitality | 2091 |
| IT Services and IT Consulting | 1647 |
| Software Development | 1341 |
| Banking | 1133 |
| Professional Services | 1098 |
| Human Resources Services | 1003 |
| Hospitals and Health Care | 952 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=MY&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.