Manager - Stakeholder Relations & Regulatory Affairs (Government Affairs & Strategic Projects)

Malaysia Airports Berhad

Sepang

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Malaysia Airports Berhad seeks a Manager in Stakeholder Relations & Regulatory Affairs (Government Affairs & Strategic Projects) to lead coordination with federal and state governments, prepare executive submissions, and manage government communications. The role oversees parliamentary engagement, regulatory alignment, and knowledge management to support MAHB objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum degree in related fields, with 3+ years in a senior executive role, and a strong

Qualifications

Minimum degree in Corporate Communication, Mass-Communication, Business Administration, International Relations, Company Secretary, Law, Public Affairs or equivalent.
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Coordinate MAHB interactions with Federal and State Governments, ensuring structured, timely engagement across ministries and agencies.
Lead preparation of MAHB’s official submissions, briefing materials, presentations and supporting documents for high-level engagements.
Oversee strategic government communications and knowledge management, including the monthly Connectivity e-Bulletin.
Institutionalize rapid-response capabilities for federal and state engagements and provide parliamentary facilitation.
Reconcile government directives with MAHB governance, delivering rapid, zero-defect C-suite responses.

Skills

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Policy coordination

Governance understanding

Analytical thinking

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor-level degree in Corporate Communication / Mass-Communication / Business Administration / International Relations / Law / Public Affairs or equivalent

Master’s degree (advantage)

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Manager - Stakeholder Relations & Regulatory Affairs (Government Affairs & Strategic Projects)

Job Description

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY

Lead and manage the coordination of MAHB strategic Government affairs by overseeing the preparation of executive-level submissions, reports, briefing materials and official communications for engagements with Federal and State Governments. The role serves as the Division’s focal point for Government-related coordination, executive reporting and stakeholder intelligence, ensuring consistent, timely and high-quality support to Senior Management, Shareholders and Government stakeholders while advancing MAHB corporate objectives and strategic interests.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Acts as the central coordination point within the General Manager's office for all MAHB interactions with Federal and State Governments, ensuring structured, consistent and timely engagement across ministries, agencies and key government platforms. This includes coordinating responses, aligning internal inputs, and managing official government-facing processes.

2. Executive Submissions & Strategic Briefing Preparation

Leads the preparation of MAHB’s official submissions, briefing materials, presentations and supporting documents for high-level engagements, including Post Cabinet Meetings, MPT, Ministry of Transport engagements & KPI tracking sessions, Parliamentary Affairs and other formal government platforms.

4. Strategic Government Communications & Knowledge Management

Oversees structured communication to government stakeholders, including the monthly Connectivity e-Bulletin, while maintaining institutional records of engagements, decisions, commitments and follow-up actions to ensure continuity, transparency and organisational alignment.

5. Institutionalize rapid-response capabilities for federal and state engagements among others

Facilitation for feedback & statistical data for Government and the Parliament.

Lead proactive series of follow-up engagements with Parliamentary Committees and relevant Agencies.

Preparation & Facilitation for Parliamentary Affairs (Dewan Rakyat & Dewan Negara) and State Legislative Assemblies.

Lead and support MAHB's strategic coordination and readiness for national-level platforms, strategic forums and consultative councils

Reconciling extreme urgency of ad-hoc parliamentary and governmental directives with the fixed operational bandwidth of the SRRA division. Formulating rapid, zero-defect C-suite responses and executive submissions during active legislative sessions without possessing direct line authority over technical compliance data owners

Arbitrating the inherent tension between external socio-economic mandates (e.g., Federal and State Government leadership) and MAHB’s rigid aviation regulatory frameworks.

Delivering tactical stakeholder intelligence that protects the Group's commercial yield and governance boundaries without compromising vital diplomatic relationships.

Skills

Strong understanding of the Federal and State Government ecosystem, governance structures and administrative processes.

Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships and engage effectively with senior government officials and diverse stakeholders.

Sound knowledge of government protocols, official etiquette and stakeholder engagement practices.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex issues and provide practical recommendations.

Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes under tight timelines.

Education

External

Minimum Degree in Corporate Communication; Mass-Communication (Journalism/ Broadcasting), Business Administration, International Relations, Company Secretary, Law, Public Affairs or equivalent

Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Relevant Industries

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