Liaison & Regulatory Affairs Manager (Accommodation Provided)

FIT PIONEER RESOURCES SDN. BHD.; Pontian; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

FIT PIONEER RESOURCES SDN. BHD. is seeking an experienced Government Liaison & Regulatory Affairs Manager to support factory construction and establishment activities in Pontian, Johor.

The role requires strong local knowledge of Johor’s regulatory environment and the ability to coordinate with government stakeholders to secure approvals. The candidate will liaise with government departments, local authorities and regulatory agencies, manage permits and approvals, and ensure timely regulatory

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Law or related field.
• Experience in government liaison, regulatory affairs or project approvals in Malaysia.
• Knowledge of Johor regulatory procedures and CIDB, BOMBA, local authorities.
• Established relationships with government departments and authorities in Johor.
• Fluent Mandarin Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with government departments, local authorities, and regulatory agencies in Johor.
• Liaise with government on factory construction, project development and establishment.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits and follow-ups with authorities for approvals.
• Communicate regulatory requirements and respond to enquiries from agencies.
• Monitor progress of government-related applications and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Prepare and submit permits, licences, approvals and supporting documents for construction.
• Track milestones, deadlines, inspections and compliance status.
• Identify bottlenecks and administrative issues affecting project timelines.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree/ Diploma in Public Admin or related

Job description

Liaison & Regulatory Affairs Manager (Accommodation Provided)

We are seeking an experienced and well-connected Government Liaison & Regulatory Affairs Manager to support the company's factory construction, development and establishment activities in Pontian, Johor. The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with relevant Malaysian government departments, local authorities and regulatory agencies to facilitate project approvals, permits, inspections and other statutory requirements associated with factory construction and operations. This role requires strong local knowledge of Johor's regulatory and administrative environment, practical experience in construction or industrial factory development, and the ability to coordinate effectively with government stakeholders to resolve project-related issues in a timely and professional manner.

Key responsibilities

Establish and maintain professional working relationships with relevant government departments, local authorities and regulatory agencies in Johor

Serve as the company's primary liaison for government-related matters concerning factory construction, project development and establishment

Coordinate meetings, consultations, site visits and follow-ups with relevant authorities to facilitate project progress

Communicate project requirements, clarify regulatory expectations and coordinate responses to enquiries or requests from government agencies

Monitor the progress of government-related applications and proactively follow up on outstanding matters

Coordinate the preparation, submission and follow-up of permits, licences, approvals and supporting documents required for factory construction and establishment

Track approval milestones, submission deadlines, inspection schedules and outstanding compliance requirements

Identify potential regulatory bottlenecks, approval delays and administrative issues that may affect project implementation

Maintain an organised record of permits, licences, approval letters, official correspondence, meeting minutes and submission status

Provide regular progress updates and reports on government liaison activities, approval milestones and outstanding issues

About you

Diploma, College qualification or Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline

Relevant working experience in government liaison, regulatory affairs, project approvals, construction administration or industrial factory development in Malaysia

Demonstrable knowledge of the regulatory and administrative procedures applicable to construction projects and factory establishment in Johor

Established professional relationships and practical liaison experience with relevant government departments, local authorities and regulatory agencies in Johor

Familiarity with CIDB, BOMBA, local authority building approvals and other relevant regulatory bodies is essential

Ability to coordinate effectively with government officers, consultants, contractors and internal project teams to resolve approval-related issues

Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, coordination and problem-solving skills

Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented, with the ability to follow up independently and manage multiple project matters

Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia and English is required to facilitate communication with the company's management team and local stakeholders

Willingness to work on-site in Pontian, Johor, and travel locally when required

Annual Bonus: Subject to individual performance

Accommodation Support: Accommodation assistance provided in accordance with company policy