Government Relation Specialist

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Government Relation Specialist to lead government affairs and stakeholder engagement aligned with business objectives. You will develop strategies, monitor regulatory developments, and prepare policy materials to support decision-making.

The role requires strong networks with ministries and regulators, excellent written and verbal communication, and a track record in public policy or corporate affairs within Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Communications, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Government Affairs or stakeholder engagement experience.
• Strong network with government ministries and industry bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of Malaysia governance and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government affairs strategies to support business objectives.
• Engage with ministries, agencies, regulators, and industry bodies to build relationships.
• Monitor political, regulatory, and public policy developments and provide timely updates to leadership.
• Prepare position papers, policy briefs, presentations, and engagement materials for senior officials.
• Coordinate strategic engagements, industry forums, roundtables, and official visits.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy negotiation

Regulatory affairs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science / International Relations / Public Policy / Communications / Law / Business Administration

Job description

As a Government Relation Specialist, you will be responsible to develop and execute government affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies to support business objectives, regulatory alignment, and policy advocacy efforts. At the same time, you will also:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key government ministries, agencies, regulators, and industry bodies to enhance organisational visibility and collaboration.
• Act as the primary liaison between the organisation and government stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor and analyse political, regulatory, and public policy developments, providing timely updates and recommendations to leadership on potential business impacts.
• Prepare position papers, policy briefs, presentations, and engagement materials for meetings with senior government officials and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate strategic engagements, industry forums, roundtables, official visits, and cross-functional initiatives to strengthen corporate reputation and thought leadership.

The Successful Applicant

As a successful applicant, you should come with: Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Communications, Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Also:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Government Affairs, Public Policy, Corporate Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, or stakeholder engagement roles.
• Strong network and demonstrated experience engaging with government ministries, regulatory bodies, industry associations, and senior public sector stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex business matters into policy-related discussions.
• Solid understanding of government processes, public policy development, regulatory frameworks, and governance protocols within Malaysia.

What's on Offer

• Drive impactful public policy and stakeholder engagement initiatives
• Partner with senior leaders to influence business-critical decisions

Kuala Lumpur