Why Malayan Flour Mills Berhad HR Manager Wants Jobseekers to ‘Keep the Curiosity’

Did you know that each Malaysian consumes around 50 kilograms of chicken in a year? Not far behind is the flour consumption per person — each Malaysian intakes around 40 kilograms on average!

In terms of poultry consumption per capita, Malaysia is actually among the top three countries in the world. And this is why Malayan Flour Mills Berhad, a pioneer in the flour and poultry industry in the country, continues to grow.

In this episode of the Quality Connections podcast, we talk to Carol Chan, Malayan Flour Mills Berhad’s General Manager of Group Human Resources. So whether you’ve been eyeing a career in the manufacturing or production industry or are interested in specialising in HR, then this episode is for you. 

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Breaking new ground with Malayan Flour Mills Berhad

Beyond talking about poultry and flour, Carol also shares with us her experiences working with a trailblazing company like Malayan Flour Mills Berhad. In 1966, Malayan Flour Mills Berhad established the first flour mill in the country at Lumut, Perak. Today, it boasts of a robust workforce in Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It’s even received countless awards and recognitions for best HR practices!

Meanwhile, Carol joined Malayan Flour Mills Berhad eight years ago, which she recalled was her introduction to the food industry. It was a major learning experience for her, having to learn a great deal about flour and poultry. All these may not seem relevant to her HR duties. But, she said it’s actually important to know the business this way so she can support the business better.

“As HR, we have to understand how the CEO thinks. What is business expansion like? What kind of people are they looking for?” she shared.

On seeking new blood

In the podcast, Carol sheds light on what HR managers look for in jobseekers. As a long-time employee, she also gives some inspiring words to young professionals. For example, jobseekers must keep a child-like curiosity that will motivate them throughout their careers.

Curious to know more? Make sure to check out Episode 04 of the Quality Connections Podcast to hear Carol’s colourful journey with Malayan Flour Mills Berhad.

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