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Critical Occupations List

Identifying Malaysia’s Talent Shortages

The Critical Occupations List (COL) is set of occupations in demand that identifies the imbalance of skills across key sectors in Malaysia.

Collated on an annual basis by the Critical Skills Monitoring Committee (CSC), led by TalentCorp and the Institute of Labour Market Information and Analysis (ILMIA) under the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR), the COL was developed based on recommended international practices. Its compilation process is based on regular consultations with the World Bank.

Because the COL is developed with the data from employers, it provides a big picture of the skills and occupations that are in demand within the key industries. It also gives you a better idea of the occupations that will be prioritised by policymakers, especially in the aspects of immigration, education and upskilling opportunities .

Download the COL 2016/2017 report.

Download the COL 2016/2017 full list.

Download the COL 2015/2016 full list.

facts & figures

2015

Pilot COL 2015/2016 published

6 key sectors

Covered in COL 2015/2016

10 KEY SECTORS

Covered in COL 2016/2017

KEY BENEFITS

Identifies the jobs most in demand, and which industries may be facing shortages or difficulties in hiring

Encourage employers to invest further in developing sought-after skills

Enhance coordination of human capital development policies

THIS INITIATIVE IS FOR:

Employers, Industry & Academia Partners

Want to be part of COL? Contact us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application process like?

Step 1: Apply by submitting your application on-line

Step 2: TalentCorp connects applicants to employers

Step 3: Employers begin selection process. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview (phone/video conference)

Step 4: Employers will update successful applicants directly, and provide an offer letter

Step 5: Successful applicants are required to update TalentCorp at myaseaninternship@talentcorp.com.my

How long does the application process take?

Most applications will sit with us for up to two (2) weeks for our internal screening process. From there, suitable applicants will be matched to employers. The entire selection process may take up to one (1) month or more, subject to the employers’ requirements.

If my student visa expires before the start of internship, can I still apply?

You need to be on your student visa while undertaking MyASEAN Internship. Otherwise, TalentCorp will coordinate with the potential employer(s) on an application for a Professional Visit Pass (PVP). Please note that you are not able to undertake this internship with a tourist visa.

My university requires a compulsory 6 months of internship in order for me to graduate. Can I still apply for MyASEAN Internship?

Yes, however please inform the employers on your compulsory internship period if you are shortlisted.

When is the closing date for application?

Currently there is no fixed closing date, as different employers have different intake periods. However you are encouraged to apply as early as possible, for a higher chance to be shortlisted.

Help! I submitted wrong information in my application.

Please e-mail us at myaseaninternship@talentcorp.com.my with the correct information, however do note that rectification may take up to one (1) week.