Velesto Energy Berhad
    (35 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Oil & Gas Extraction & Refinement

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Velesto Energy Berhad (formerly known as UMW Oil & Gas Corporation Berhad) is established since 2002 and participates in the robust upstream activities of the oil and gas industry through two main activities which is Drilling Services (Offshore Drlling and Hydraulic Workover Services) & Oilfield Services (Threading, Repair and Inspection Services) . We develop industries, manage partnerships and joint ventures and facilitate growth in the oil & gas industry in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific Region.

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    4.235 ratings in total
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    72%
    Rate salary as high or average
    74%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Velesto Energy Berhad?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Velesto Energy Berhad offers a supportive and professional work environment where employees benefit from learning opportunities in the energy sector and flexible working arrangements. The company culture promotes strong teamwork and collaboration among colleagues from diverse backgrounds, creating a positive atmosphere for professional growth.

    However, employees have noted several areas for improvement, including below-market compensation and limited career advancement opportunities. The combination of heavy workloads and resource constraints can create pressure, while the lack of structured training programmes may impact the onboarding experience for new employees.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Systems Analyst
    Feb 2026
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur2 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    Good for Management role i guess, cause they always feed their job to juniors and SME
    The good things- Flexible working hours - WFH benefit
    The challenges- Below average compensation - Company always trying to save cost in terms of project implementation, manpower, benefit altho the business are doing good - Due to not enough manpower, workload for people resigned being assigned to whoever left in the team
    5.0
    VTS Protege - Sustainability
    Jun 2025
    Kuala Lumpur Sentral Kuala LumpurLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I have hands-on experience in ESG reporting, carbon and climate accounting, sustainability awareness, and stakeholder engagement through my role in the Sustainability Department at Velesto Energy Berhad.
    The good thingsI highly recommend Velesto Energy Berhad! A great place to grow, with real ESG work exposure, supportive colleagues, and hands-on experience in sustainability reporting and carbon accounting. Perfect for anyone passionate about making an impact in the energy sector.
    The challengesFast-paced deadlines and multitasking across projects—but it builds strong skills and resilience.
    5.0
    Operations
    Sep 2023
    NICE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
    The good thingsENVIRONMENT GOOD AND WORK
    The challengesAVERAGE SALARY AND NO WFH
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