Government Affairs & Regulatory Strategy Lead

TRENDCELL SDN. BHD.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaya Grocer, an affiliate of Grab, seeks a seasoned Government Relations leader to coordinate Malaysia’s regulatory engagement and align policy with business strategy. You will engage federal, state, and local authorities to support store operations and growth.

In this role, monitor regulatory developments, advise senior management on licensing strategies, and build trusted partnerships with regulators and industry bodies to support growth and responsible retail in Malaysia’s landscape.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, regulatory affairs, corporate affairs, or regulatory compliance.
• Professionally fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English, with the ability to communicate clearly with government and business stakeholders.
• Professional relationships across relevant Malaysian government agencies, local authorities, or industry associations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Corporate Communications, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience engaging Malaysian government agencies, regulators, local councils, or enforcement bodies and understanding how requirements may differ across jurisdictions.
• Must demonstrate excellent understanding of Malaysia’s retail regulatory environment, including relevant requirements that impact retail business.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Jaya Grocer’s primary liaison with government stakeholders, including agencies, regulators, local councils, and enforcement bodies.
• Have a strong understanding of licensing and regulatory requirements across different states and local council jurisdictions to support store operations and business expansion.
• Anticipate and quickly resolve government-related operational issues that could delay or disrupt business operations and continuity.
• Lead engagements with the appropriate authorities on licensing, inspections, regulatory approvals, compliance matters, and enforcement actions.
• Coordinate internal responses to regulatory inquiries or inspections, ensuring clear ownership and timely follow-through.
• Build trusted working relationships with key government and industry stakeholders to enable constructive engagement and effective issue resolution.
• Oversee any applications, renewals, licenses, or any regulatory approvals required for Jaya Grocer’s operations.

Skills

Public affairs

Government relations

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Corporate Communications, Business Administration, or related discipline

Job description

Jaya Grocer, an affiliate of Grab, seeks a seasoned Government Relations leader to coordinate Malaysia’s regulatory engagement and align policy with business strategy. You will engage federal, state, and local authorities to support store operations and growth.

In this role, monitor regulatory developments, advise senior management on licensing strategies, and build trusted partnerships with regulators and industry bodies to support growth and responsible retail in Malaysia’s landscape.