Which Jobs Earn The Highest Salaries In Malaysia?

Written by iMoney Editorial Illustration by Syazrul Azmi

Despite the best money-saving practices, sometimes the most practical way to keep up with the costs of living is to increase your income. For some Malaysians, that could mean creating a side income stream. For those of us who can’t expend that sort of time or energy, it could mean having to rely on a high-paying job.

If you’re looking for your first job, thinking of making a career switch or negotiating a salary raise, you’ll want to know what the most lucrative roles in Malaysia are. To help you with your search, we’ve pulled out some of the top-earning roles in Malaysia this year according to Kelly Services’ 2021 Malaysia Salary Guide.

But as we grapple with the economic effects of COVID-19, salary projections will be more muted compared to previous years. Hiring efforts are also expected to be more conservative. As businesses accelerate their digital transformation in light of the pandemic, digitisation continues to drive many of the roles and skills in demand this year.

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