Director, Government Relations

Mars Consulting Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Consulting Pte. Ltd.

in Malaysia seeks a Director of Government Relations to lead our public affairs strategy, serving as the primary liaison with federal and state agencies to secure approvals and drive investment for major infrastructure initiatives. You will build trusted relationships with regulators, monitor policy developments, advise senior leadership on risks and opportunities, and lead negotiations on incentives and compliance to advance national digital economy projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in government relations or public affairs, with a proven record of securing project approvals and investment facilitation in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government relations strategies to secure approvals and facilitate investment for large-scale projects across Malaysia.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with federal and state agencies, regulators, and key public stakeholders.
• Monitor policy and regulatory developments, advising senior leadership on risks and opportunities affecting operations.
• Lead negotiations with government bodies on project approvals, incentives, and compliance matters.
• Represent the organisation in industry forums and public-private dialogues to advance strategic interests.

Skills

Public affairs leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Regulatory affairs

Job description

We are seeking a Director of Government Relations to lead our public affairs strategy in Malaysia, serving as the primary liaison between our organisation and federal and state agencies. This executive role is critical to securing investment facilitation, project approvals, and regulatory alignment for major infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government relations strategies to secure approvals and facilitate investment for large-scale projects across Malaysia.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with federal and state agencies, regulators, and key public stakeholders.
• Monitor policy and regulatory developments, advising senior leadership on risks and opportunities affecting operations.
• Lead negotiations with government bodies on project approvals, incentives, and compliance matters.
• Represent the organisation in industry forums and public-private dialogues to advance strategic interests.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years in government relations or public affairs, with a proven record of securing project approvals and investment facilitation in Malaysia.
• Deep familiarity with Malaysian federal and state agencies, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with experience advising executive leadership.
• Background in data centres, telecommunications, energy, industrial parks, or major infrastructure is essential.
• Excellent command of English and Malay (required for daily engagement with Malaysian government agencies and official documentation).
• Must be based in or eligible to work in Malaysia.

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation package in MYR, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to shape high-profile infrastructure and digital economy projects with national impact.
• Direct access to senior leadership and a mandate to build a strategic government relations function.
• Professional growth within a dynamic, forward-looking industry at the intersection of technology and public policy.