KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians looking for a career shift or a new job upon graduation can head to the myStarJob Fair 2024, which returns at the Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre.
Organised by Star Media Group, the two-day fair being held this weekend is an all-in-one hiring platform specially curated for both employers and job seekers, hosting 18 companies representing industries and sectors such as oil and gas, healthcare and finance.
One of the highlights is a job-matching initiative, where recruiters and potential employees can have a sit-down interview at the event.
There will be three job-matching sessions today, beginning with engineering and information technology at noon, staff nurse or medical at 2pm, and overseas opportunities in Singapore, Germany and China at 4pm.
The main sponsor of the fair is Skyechip Sdn Bhd, while the bronze sponsors are Komoco Motors Pte Ltd and Singapore Refining Company Pte Ltd.
Skyechip principal architect Loo Hooi Kar said public response has been good, with many enquiries received.
“Many of them are from multinational companies based in Penang and looking to relocate back to the Klang Valley.
“Right now, we have a Selangor office, so many are enquiring about that,” he said, adding that the company is looking for individuals with degrees in electronics and computer engineering.
Skyechip is a design company delivering intellectual property and integrated circuit solutions for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
Komoco Motors after-sales director Kwek Keng Poh said there was high interest in the prospect of working in Singapore.“We received many queries, especially from fresh graduates, about working in Singapore.
“Komoco Motors is looking for graduates in automotive engineering.
“But for people graduating in mechatronics or electronic engineering, their studies are also relevant to us because we do have in-house training to convert them into automotive engineers,” Kwek added.
Komoco Motors, based in Singapore, handles automotive brands such as Maserati, Hyundai, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari.
Meanwhile, Manulife head of sales John Lau also said the response from the public has been very encouraging.
The company, he said, wants to provide career opportunities for the Gen Z in particular and also drive the Malaysian economy by providing financial solutions to Malaysians at large.
Lau said the 136-year-old Manulife has a rich history as a multinational company and a large presence in Asia operating in 12 countries.
“Manulife Malaysia has been here for 61 years,” he added.
Manulife is looking to hire Gen Z youth as this age group resonates with Manulife’s culture.
“We also provide financing support for those who want to join us as full-time financial advisers.
“We pay up to RM10,000 a month, up to 24 months.”
Manulife Malaysia offers a range of financial protection, health and wealth management products and services.
Dorcas Isabelle Lian, 22, who recently completed her Master’s in International Business and Marketing, said she had a pleasant outing at the fair.
“I came across a few interesting job prospects and am exploring my options,” she said.
The myStarJob Fair 2024 is held concurrently with the Star Education Fair 2024 at the exhibition centre on Aug 24 and 25.
Admission is free.
