Employees at Oriental Holdings Berhad appreciated the opportunities to travel globally and the great benefits offered, including reasonable pay and packages for expatriates. They gained valuable exposure to different departments and business segments, even without prior experience, and there were good opportunities for career advancement.
However, some potential challenges included a highly competitive environment, particularly for traders, high workloads towards the end of each month, and office politics. There was a lack of formal training, with employees expected to learn on the job. Employees also faced challenges in convincing headquarters about the company's status, as headquarters tended to trust Japanese management more. Additionally, certain business segments had tight reporting deadlines to manage.