Public Affairs Manager

Hirehub Group; Kulai; On-site; MYR 111,600 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

Hirehub Group is seeking a Government Affairs Specialist based in Malaysia, specifically in Kulai, Johor. The role involves liaising with government departments, overseeing government approval procedures, and managing safety and environmental compliance for the factory. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of related experience and fluency in Chinese, with further proficiency in English or Malay preferred.

The position offers a salary range of RM10k to RM18k, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in government affairs, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Extensive government relations resources in Malaysia.
• Strong sense of responsibility with complex liaison capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Malaysian government departments and maintain communication channels.
• Oversee government approval procedures for the factory setup.
• Monitor changes in policies and interpret directions.
• Assist in securing policy support and favorable conditions.
• Ensure factory safety and environmental management.
• Handle government-related emergencies and maintain corporate image.

Skills

Government affairs expertise

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Policy insight

Fluent in Chinese

Proficient in English or Malay

Job description

Company Background

A global automotive parts manufacturer specializing in drivetrain and chassis components, supplying high-quality products to OEMs and aftermarket customers worldwide. The company focuses on precision engineering, innovation, and efficient manufacturing to support the automotive industry.

Job Descriptions

• Liaise with Malaysian government departments at all levels, establish and maintain stable government-enterprise communication channels to ensure smooth information flow.
• Oversee all government approval procedures for the factory and cooperative suppliers (Malaysia plant setup), ensure compliant and efficient implementation while mitigating related risks.
• Monitor changes in Malaysian policies and regulations, interpret policy directions, and provide professional advice for the development of the company and suppliers.
• Leverage government relations resources to expand government-enterprise cooperation, assist the company and suppliers in securing policy support and favorable development conditions.
• Oversee factory safety and environmental (EHS) management, coordinate internal and external collaboration to ensure orderly daily operations.
• Handle government-related emergencies for the factory and suppliers, maintain a good corporate image, and complete special tasks assigned by superiors.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in government affairs, including at least 3 years of local government-enterprise liaison experience in Malaysia; manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Extensive government relations resources in Malaysia, skilled in government-enterprise communication and negotiation, able to efficiently drive government affairs implementation.
• Fluent in Chinese (listening, speaking, reading, writing) as a working language; proficiency in English or Malay preferred; strong policy insight and overall coordination capabilities.
• Able to be based in Malaysia long-term, strong sense of responsibility, able to independently handle complex government-enterprise liaison and comprehensive management affairs.

Location: Senai, Johor

Working Hours: Mon - Fri (8:30AM - 5:30PM)

Salary Range: RM10k - 18k (negotiable)

PIC: Ms Haze ([phone])