Usains Holding
    (14 reviews)

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    Company size

    11-50

    Primary location

    Level 2, Block C Sains@USM, No. 10 Persiaran Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
    The Malaysian Government’s call to public universities to operate more effectively and efficiently as corporate entities, saw the incorporation of the Usains Holding Sdn Bhd (USAINS) in 1998 under the Companies Act 1965. As the corporate arm of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), it is tasked with developing income-generating businesses associated with the skills readily available within USM. USAINS Group of Companies is made up of Usains Holding Sdn Bhd and four (4) active subsidiaries - Usains Tech Services Sdn Bhd, Usains Biomics Laboratory Testing Services Sdn Bhd, Usains Infotech Sdn Bhd and Usains Tech Capital Sdn Bhd.USAINS manages USM's extensive assets which include properties, projects, programs and enterprises either directly or indirectly through key subsidiaries, to make a positive contribution to USM and its wider community of USM. Each company in the group operate as a private company, limited by shares. The holding company is wholly-owned by USM, while the four (4) subsidiaries in turn are wholly-owned by the holding company.It vision is to be recognized as the business of USM community that focuses on development of income generating activities either through our current core activities or new business ventures in areas consistent with the knowledge base and competencies of USM and USAINS.USAINS corporate mission are:1. For core businesses undertaken by USAINS, strengthen the business propositions for the services provided either to, or on behalf of the University and Industry.2. Identify and develop new business propositions for consideration where USAINS and/or USM shall invest so as to generate new income streams and cash flow for sustenance for the University in the long term.The USAINS' core strategy is engineered to meet its vision, mission and objectives. Each operating business unit of the USAINS Group of Companies is empowered to utilize the core competencies of the USM community and to market and engage with private industry and government agencies, always applying fair value propositions. The strategy is defined and driven through established Business Plans.It quality policy is to only perform business activities within its defined core competencies. As a service based organization, we shall meet our quality obligations only when we have individually met each of our customer's requirememt.

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    Usains Holding is characterised by its positive work culture and family-like atmosphere, where employees enjoy working with supportive and respectful colleagues. The company offers flexible working arrangements and provides valuable learning opportunities through practical training and upskilling programs, contributing to employee development and satisfaction.

    Areas for potential improvement include enhancing management communication and transparency, particularly around project assignments and decision-making processes. Employees sometimes face challenges with tight deadlines and last-minute demands, while new staff members may need additional support during their initial adjustment period.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Junior Chemist
    Jan 2026
    Sungai Dua PenangLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great with perfect leader
    The good thingsGood environment filled with good people
    The challengesnothing everything were good
    5.0
    Intern
    Jul 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    High skill employers
    The good thingsUsains's staff are very good colleagues and respect each other. I am so glad and lucky to be part of their staff even be an intern student. They are so kind to me and always check on me either I am okay or not.
    The challengesMy biggest challenges is when I am not know about this roles when I first time join them. After two months, I already know what I did every day. Also, Usains can improve about use laptops instead of computers.
    5.0
    Supervisor
    Sep 2022
    Bayan Lepas Penang
    supervisor and do account job basic
    The good thingsfreedom and have good bosses
    The challengesadhoc load work, good knowledge and able to learn new skills
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