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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Pe­nang And Kulim | Kedah | It's Buzzing Up North

We're going to conclude the month of January 2016 and the article below does shed some light regarding 'strategic hiring' which literally means hiring by demand on certain expertise fields or placement. Read on for your own benefits of how the employment opportunities in northern region of Malaysia for 2016.

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Getting bigger: An indication of PENANG's EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES is the expansion plans of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, which has signed a deal to expand its plant, shown here in a file photo.

While large-scale hiring is not happening, 'strategic hiring' is offering job opportunities.

IT's good news for job seekers in the engineering field, especially in Penang.

Recruitment firm Rober Walters Malaysia recently indentified the state as a hub for semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) manufacturing with more foreign direct investment (FDI) focusing on the north of the country this year.

"In Penang and Kulim (Kedah), there's a lot of buzz. We're confident of growth," said Sally Raj, managing director of Robert Walters, when announcing that the company will open its second office in Penang this year.

"Riding on Penang's anticipated ICT and E&E growth, our focus will be on engineering, manufacturing, procurement and supply chain sectors," she adds.

Advising job seekers to keep options open and move to where the growth is, she says: "Don't get stuck in the 'I only want to work in the Klang Valley' mindset."

Malaysian American Electronics Industry chairman Datuk Wong Siew Hai points out that Penang has always been a semiconductor and E&E hub. It has grown and diversified with some expansion slated for this year. Large scale hiring, however, is not expected; rather, the key phrase is "strategic hiring", he says.

"Yes, there are pockets of hiring, especially in design development, to fill critical positions and work on new projects in areas like automation and cloud computing."

This still doesn't mean it's easy to get a job in Malaysia - you have to be the "right talent and a right fit", he stresses.

Malaysian Employers Federation executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan says Johor, Malacca, Penang, Sarawak and Selangor accounted for 88.5% of total approved investments in the country last year.

The approved manufacturing projects translated to over 50,000 job opportunities with 33.9% in experienced, highly skilled jobs, including in the areas of E&E, mechanical and chemical engineers, and skilled craftsmen, he says.

Zooming in on Penang, he says a well-developed local supply chain, established infrastructure, and a supportive ecosystem have contributed to the state's reputation as a global hub for E&E.

"Employment opportunities will grow with foreign investment. While there have been retrenchments in some E&E companies, there is no massive retrenchment exercise in Penang despite some mergers and acquisitions activity."

Penang Freight Forwarders Association (PFFA) vicechairman P. Kalimuthu welcomes the Robert Walters forecast as about 70% of its business is semiconductor and E&E related. Based on last year's 3% contraction of cargo handled at Penang International Airport, PFFA had predicted growth in the industry would be flat this year.

"If the semiconductor and E&E industry is expected to be robust, of course we'll be very happy because it forms a large chunk of our industry. Hopefully, instead of another contraction, we'll see an expansion."

PFFA president Krishnan Chelliah, however, predicts minimal growth - if any at all. It's still a challenge for industry players, he says. The shrinking ringgit benefits exporters but the global slowdown, especially in China, will impact growth, he feels.

InvestPenang director Datuk Lee Kah Choon says the E&E sector is cyclical like most businesses. And it's very much tied to the general global economic growth. With a subdued general global forecast, the E&E sector will most likely maintain its current growth momentum. The depreciating ringgit is also a positive factor - at least in the short term if manufacturers are exporting in US dollars.

"Investment in Penang has been consistent over the years. It's a favourite destination for investors looking for a strong E&E supply chain and a talented and trained work force."

He, however, feels we must do more to upgrade our education system. "We must produce an industry-ready and industry-needed workforce," he stresses.

On Thursday, Osram Opto Semicondustors inked a deal with Penang Development Corporation (PDC) to expand its factory in the state. The Penang Government has approved the construction and lease of a RM15.5mil building.

During the event, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng shared how Penang recorded RM8.2bil in investments in 2014, a 110% increase compared to RM3.9bil in 2013. Between 2008 and 2014, the state recorded investments of RM48.2bil, a 93% increase compared to the period between 2001 and 2007.

Describing the Osram deal as a strategic investment for the state, Lim says the company's expansion will focus on high-skilled business and technology roles which will create high value employment for Penang talent.

Source | The Star Malaysia

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Malaysia | Foreign Exchange | Quo Vadis, Ringgit! Facts And Evolutions

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Since beginning of this year, I started to have interest in foreign exchange market when a deal involving a foreigner purchase of landed property. Investor Forum Business Daily | Exchange Rates History| Malaysian Ringgit versus US Dollar. That was the time I started my monitoring.

A glass could be half full or half empty. Depending on how you view it. For us as investors we would like to look from the perspective of how turn the tides around with data. As history been mentioned, Malaysia started to pegged the ringgit against greenback (US dollar) in September 1998. For a duration of 7 years till July 2005 the ringgit was pegged at the psychological threshold of RM3.8000-to-a-dollar. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) did the capital control during Asian financial crisis (AFC). 

Fast forward exactly 10 years after lifted the peg, the Malaysian ringgit went above the 3.8000 threshold again and that happened during last two weeks. Are we in for another financial crisis (again)? What is your opinion? Trying to connect the dots. The local note was also traded lower against other major currencies except the Euro (refers to the graph) during the one year snapshot. At the closing last Friday (24 July 2015), the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market in Kuala Lumpur recorded 3.8080/3.8100 .

This is your opportunity to invest in Penang. Apparently with current scenario, foreigners might want to invest their hard earned money here. Malaysia has initiated her Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program with various incentives. MM2Home | MM2H Forum Expat Malaysia| MM2H requirements | MM2H newsRecently a group of 6,000 tourists from China under their company trips made their way to Penang and Langkawi Island. It was reported 3,000 tourists spent their holidays in Penang while the other 3,000 tourists spent theirs in Langkawi Island located north of Penang Island.

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George Town Festival 2015 (GTF 2015) celebration in the month of August. As part of George Town inscription on 7 July 2009 as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the #GTF2015 will features arts, culture, heritage and community events to celebrate throughout the festive month. This is another opportunity to get to know Penang better. Previous year events: UNESCO World Heritage | Month-long celebration at George Town Festival 2013.

Malaysian Secondary Property Exhibition (MASPEX2015) Penang Edition is around the corner: Penang MASPEX 2015 Reboot In Queensbay Mall from 13 Aug 2015 to 16 Aug 2015. This is the 3rd edition for Malaysian Secondary Property Exhibition (MASPEX). It's expect to showcase more than 6,000 properties covering Penang Island and its mainland secondary (sub-sale) market properties. There will be property talks' sessions to cater for buyers to enhance their knowledge on status updates for Affordable Housing in Penang and Penang's infrastructure projects with their impacts on Penang Property Hotspots.


Boldly go. LLAP

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