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    Working at CHEC Construction (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

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    65%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.0(23 ratings)
    Career development
    3.1(23 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.0(23 ratings)
    Management
    2.8(23 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.3(23 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.0(9 ratings)
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    4.0
    Senior Executive
    Feb 2025
    Kuala Lumpur Sentral Kuala Lumpur5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Empowering productivity, balance, and connection through innovation and a people-first culture.
    The good thingsUses online platform to boost productivity & offers shorter hours, longer breaks, and fun events, creating a positive, efficient, and engaging workplace.
    The challengesOne notable issue is the language barrier, which can sometimes hinder effective communication and collaboration, especially in a diverse or international team setting. This may lead to misunderstandings or delays in project execution.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Site Engineer
    Jan 2025
    Kuching SarawakLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great experience for exposure and future work but not great for long term and if you want to stay for a long time. Salary too low.
    The good thingsGood experience to work under pressure & good exposure as this company typically manages big projects. Great exposure for fresh graduates.
    The challengesLow salary, language barrier as most of the employees are chinese. Working hours are demanding & overtime hours are unpaid.
    3.0
    Assistant Manager
    Oct 2024
    Cheras Batu 9 Selangor3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    A good company to gain valuable experiances.
    The good thingsProfessional setting
    The challengesDifference between China work culture and local work culture.
    1.0
    N/A
    Sep 2024
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Company seems like career training ground
    The good thingsSalary higher compare market, comes with BUT. No Overtime required, but sometime have urgent matter need to stay back complete by the same day. Lunch time longer compare other company. Many snacks & beverage available, budget for tit-bits for each department.
    The challengesCant see any equal opportunities or professional growth. High turnover in staff making unnecessary work load among high producitivity staff. Must have high EQ to adapt this office environment. Foreigner mindset maybe differ than those MNC management.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Executive
    Sep 2024
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    A supportive and growth-oriented environment with a well-managed work-life balance
    The good thingsThe company fosters a positive work environment. There are ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Additionally, the work-life balance is well-managed, allowing for personal time while maintaining productivity.
    The challengesThe fast-paced nature of the work can be demanding, and there are times when tight deadlines require extra effort.
    5.0
    Manager
    Aug 2024
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A Company empowering growth and cultural diversity, with opportunities for improvement in communication
    The good thingsThe company provides numerous opportunities to learn new things and advance your career. The diverse, cross-cultural working environment enriches the experience, fostering creativity and understanding. Additionally, the longer lunch hour is a great perk, allowing employees to relax and recharge during the day.
    The challengesHowever, there is room for improvement in the organization. Communication between departments can sometimes be challenging due to languages barrier.
    5.0
    Admin
    Aug 2024
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    good working environment for fresh graduates as many opportunities given us to learn
    The good thingson the job training provided, many employee benefits and activities, long lunch hour, big office
    The challengessometime lack of communication between departments
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    General Worker
    Apr 2024
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur
    Not good work experience despite 5 days job
    The good thingsPublic holiday mostly all follow. Longer lunch time
    The challengesWorking hours extended with short noticr without salary adjusted. Dont expect bonus, increment, promotion or any career progression, as they never take KPI assessment seriously. Is based on top management judgement.
    6 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Chec employee
    Apr 2024
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur
    Not recommended for majority
    The good thingsAverage Salary and long lunch hours
    The challenges-Difficult management due to cultural differences -No communication or whatsoever -Lack of support -No career progression and lack of self growth and development -Not advisable for fresh grad to join.
    9 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Executive
    Aug 2023
    Sebuyau Sarawak1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Worst ever company. Many employees resigned.
    The good thingsA lot of friends and friendly local employees also here.
    The challengesLate salary with no yearly bonuses. Management was terrible.
    11 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Design officer
    Dec 2022
    Kuala Lumpur1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Better salary then other company
    The good thingsFast pace,fast learning
    The challengesHead department are not good at making decision. Didnt take responsibility in risky situation. Everything need to to by ur own
    7 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Safety &Fire officer
    Oct 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role
    i m seeking job as a Safety &Fire officer
    The good thingswant to work in ur company because i was working in SYNO Hydro construction company in kuwait
    The challengesi do have experience and i m sure i m eligible for this post
    3.0
    Company driver
    Mar 2022
    Kuala Lumpur3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    To much political issue among colleagues
    The good thingsGood salary and benefit
    The challengesLanguage barrier and roo much in house politics
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Site engineer
    Aug 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Working environment is good
    The good thingsA lot of good things working here. The environment , staff and management all is good. Thank you!
    The challengesNot secured, because only contract, not permanent employment.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Environmental officer
    Feb 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    The best company to join and enhance your skills and development in working experience.
    The good thingstime flexibility. raise of salary twice a year.
    The challengesNew experience on handling environmental protection on site.
    1.0
    Assistant quantity surveyor
    Jul 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    working here just like a general worker. doesnt have any benefit. .no car for work.no meal and very very low salary
    The good thingsdoesnt have profit here. . everything useless
    The challengesworking as surveyour doesnt have transport. also doesnt give an oil gas elaun. .doesnt provide meal
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Quantity Surveyor
    Jun 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Good Working Environment
    The good thingsRelax, Easy money, Long Lunch break, no work supervision, can enjoy online shopping and play games during work time as long as nothing to do. Can blame work to colleague, no work responsibility.
    The challengestoo relax and too many freedom, not enough salary increment.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Site engineer
    Mar 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good Enough
    The good thingsCan learn more on site management. Good mentorship A very responsible management.
    The challengesLanguage because most of superior have difficulty to converse in english.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Senior Laboratory Technician
    Dec 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great with so much to learn from.
    The good thingsNew things to learn, new systems and environment.
    The challengesGetting along with expat. But in a few months we get along perfectly
    5.0
    qaqc coordinator
    Jul 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great experience
    The good thingsEmployer and management at their best. top notch.
    The challengesDifficulties in every job is a must. we must handle it well.
    4.0
    Quantity surveyor
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Skills Development
    The good thingsA base for you to develop your skills as to encounter problem and other related issues and come out with a solution as to minimize the impact or risk. Understanding in the high value construction project from the contractual aspect, the cash flow and etc.
    The challengesCommunication between the co-workers as less experience toward the nature of construction business in Malaysia from the procedures and paperwork for all related aspect in the projects. Co-workers that use someone else credit & very poor management system for local staff benefits.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Account assistant
    Jul 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Chec Construction (M) Sdn Bhd
    The good thingsworking here always quite relax, no need work overtime. sometimes, manager will treat lunch or dinner to motivate to work harder. It is suitable for those don't like heavy workload. My boss also teach a lot of things which quite useful for future career.
    The challengesThose chinese from china can enjoy manys kinds of benefits, but local chinese not entitle those benefits. For example, only staff from china can claim touch n go top up, teksi fee, house rental, utility bills. For local staff, u only get for basic salary, that's all.
    14 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Assistance Construction Manager
    Jun 2015
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Leader always right...
    The good thingsHigh flexibility and less interruption from HR / Admin department on other department operation. Department head having absolute power on decision making. Fast decision making.
    The challengesJust follow the direction from leader. Leader hard to accept criticism. Sometime thing went wrong if the leader make wrong decision.
    9 people found this helpful
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