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    91%
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    Work/Life balance
    4.1(109 ratings)
    Career development
    3.8(109 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.6(109 ratings)
    Management
    3.7(109 ratings)
    Working environment
    4.1(109 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.7(3 ratings)
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    5.0
    Data Scientist (Project Officer N9)
    May 2026
    Bangsar Kuala LumpurLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Experiences may vary on what department or faculty youre placed into
    The good things- Small, Fast Teams - Good Packages (25 day AL, Dental/Optical, Clinic Panel, 15 day MC) - Yearly Salary Increase
    The challenges- Need Hybrid Working Arrangement
    5.0
    Part-time Teaching (Laboratory Instructor)
    Oct 2025
    Kuala Lumpur Sentral Kuala Lumpur1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Overall, my experience is intellectually rewarding, significantly strengthened my skills.
    The good thingsUniversiti Malaya offers a highly conducive academic environment supported by well-structured, clean, and technologically advanced laboratories within the Faculty of Engineering. The university fosters a vibrant, multi-diverse culture where students and researchers from various backgrounds collaborate and exchange ideas freely. Moreover, the supportive and approachable academic community encourages innovation, critical thinking, and professional growth across all disciplines.
    The challengesAdapting to a highly research-oriented environment required strong self-discipline and continuous technical learning. Moreover, managing multiple research and teaching responsibilities also challenging but it will enhance time management and problem-solving abilities.
    2.0
    Tutor
    Feb 2023
    Kuala Lumpur9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Worked there for almost 10 years, teaching
    The good thingsFlexibility, intelligent colleagues, library
    The challengesLack of opportunity and the management kept changing the promotion and confirmation requirements. Politics also bad.
    5.0
    Researcher
    Apr 2021
    Kuala LumpurLess than 1 year in the role
    Amazing and a great opportunity to advance.
    The good thingsComfortable work environment and great supervisor.
    The challengesNeed to be able to work under minimal supervision.
    4.0
    Officer
    Jun 2018
    Kuala Lumpur1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good experience
    The good thingsSuitable for the academically inclined, bosses are very supportive of staff academic improvement. No problem if you choose to pursue a degree/higher degree at the same time. Friendly and helpful staff members.
    The challengesNeed to be skilled in communicating with students and faculty members.
    5.0
    RESEARCH ASSISTANT
    Jun 2017
    Lembah Pantai Kuala Lumpur3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    AMAZING!!!!
    The good thingsEVERYTHING WAS AWESOME!!!
    The challengesEVERYDAY IS NEW THING....I HAVE TO KEEP UP WITH THE CHANGES...
    4.0
    Research Assistant
    Oct 2016
    Kuala LumpurLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Depends on the department you in
    The good thingsGood or bad depends on the department you in. In my case which is at Faculty of Engineering is full of supporting lecturer. Time very flexible. Many resources to do research. Competitive & support with peers. Can work & do research at the same time.
    The challengesEquipment not very reliable - if broke, will delay research. Independent research job.
    4.0
    Senior Assistant Registrar
    Jun 2015
    Kuala Lumpur11 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    Human Resource
    The good thingsGiven chance to develop and enhance my skills through training and working experience
    The challengesManpower planning
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