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    70%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.7(30 ratings)
    Career development
    3.0(30 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.0(30 ratings)
    Management
    3.0(30 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.7(30 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    2.3(3 ratings)
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    5.0
    Interaction Experience Designer
    Apr 2026
    George Town Penang1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A great place to work and learn new things. Feel like working with family
    The good thingsVery lucky to have a understanding Manager and colleagues who are supportive.
    The challengesI would be great f the increment is around 3-5% salasy Increment and weekly 1-2 time WFH for those who travel more than 20km
    2.0
    Human Resources Officer
    Feb 2026
    George Town Penang8 to 9 years in the role, former employee
    Office politics very strong. Unprofessional. Management people do not know how to manage.
    The good thingsPhysical environment near sea side
    The challengesPeople's behavior, people's management
    3.0
    Administration Role
    Feb 2025
    Penang Island Penang1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    It's a good starting point for fresh graduates, or if ur desperately unemployed, u cannot stay there too long because salary increase only by RM50-90 per year (maybe just more to the higher ups or favourites)
    The good thingsGood digital platform, visionary leader as the VC, great location by the beach
    The challengesWorking with not-so-professional old staffs who hate changes,academics memberes lack of respects to admin n support staffs, the higher-ups have personal bias in ethnicity when it comes to promotion and salary,they also dont reward loyalty of old staffs but rather offer higher pays to new hires
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Finance executive
    Jul 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    good place to learn and grow experience
    The good thingsGood colleagues Challenging working environment Good working culture (IN FINANCE ONLY)
    The challengesPoor promotion process Poor salary review process Slight favoritism
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Admin officer
    Feb 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A Good experience working with wawasan open University
    The good thingsthe office environment is very nice because near to the sea.
    The challengestoo many things to handle at one time
    4.0
    Officer , Maketing & Admission
    Dec 2022
    Ipoh PerakLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good for people who want stable life
    The good thingsSupportive and friendly superiors and co-workers from Ipoh RC Confortable working environment
    The challengesLack of career advancement Last min decision from Top managment Need work on Weekend and public holidays
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Senior Exec and above
    Nov 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    No such things as staff empowerment
    The good thingsThe environment is nice, the building is located by the seaside.
    The challengesToo micromanage. The manager did not empower the staff. Even if you are at an executive level and above you still have no right to make decisions, what else to involve in planning? Only managers attend meetings, make decisions, planning. Other than the managers, other staff just do clerical work. If you are an experienced worker this is not the place where you can learn new things or unleash your potential.
    4 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Assistant Registrar
    Nov 2022
    PenangLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    you cannot get all in one place, can you?
    The good thingsthe campus by the beach will make you somehow okay to come to work.
    The challengesthe senior colleagues are quite micromanaged. they cannot delegate tasks and are very controlling. if you come here with experiences, you cannot learn so many things. but if you are a fresh graduate then this place is suitable for you.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Klang Regional office
    Nov 2022
    Kuala Lumpur5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Rude superiors, use languages that not supposed to be used
    The good thingsDid not enjoy anything
    The challengesStudents interest are not prioritised
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Application developer
    Aug 2021
    Penang3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Application Developer
    The good thingsParking and seaside good
    The challengesThe leader don't know anything and micromanage.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    GSA Department
    Aug 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    GSA department
    The good thingsOverall company benefit was good. Working 5 days per week.
    The challengesManagement in GSA department is not good which make their turn over rate to be very high. Will not recomend to work in GSA department. The top management should look into this matter to prevent from staff leaving and maintain a good image of the university.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Part Time Tutor
    Aug 2019
    I have been working for a year now & I love it
    The good thingsI enjoy working here because its less stressful & the working environment is so good. The students are also friendly & obedient. Teaching working adult could be stressful if the class is not fun. I enjoy teaching here.
    The challengesI think that the payment is just okay.It would be nice to have extra but nevertheless, everything is good. Our bosses are all in Penang so we can actually be our own bosses and its less stressful like that haha.. The internet connection are also good & the technician up to the colleagues are super friendly. I am happy.
    5.0
    Part Time Tutor
    Feb 2019
    11 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    Very professionally managed
    The good thingsWell managed university, no compromise on standards set
    The challengesweekends work & Sat and Sun may not be an off day for you. Usual off days could be during a weekday
    5.0
    Tutor
    Oct 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    awesome teaching experiences
    The good thingsThe management is quite efficient regarding salary, schedule, classes and students. The environment in the class was satisfied and spacious computer lab for both of tutor and students to interact more friendly ways.
    The challengesEverything is smooth
    5.0
    GSA OFFICER
    Jun 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    wonderful experience
    The good thingsnice coworkers very respectful
    The challengesso many competitors
    4.0
    Art Curator
    Mar 2018
    Practice make perfect
    The good thingsHaving a good environment and meet nice people here. Learning how to handle to set up an exhibition and communicate with the artists as well. I would like to stay but it is too far from my hometown, so I decided to resign and get back to Penang.
    The challengesI need to arrange well every details of the exhibitions. And of course must be careful to take care the art works as well. Besides that, I need to arrange the volunteers to do their jobs in proper position, so that make the job become more efficient.
    1.0
    Admin assistant
    Dec 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    It’s a place you will never be appreciated and very last minute Pn their job.
    The good thingsJust having some colleagues who are good.
    The challengesThey give you last minute job and they tell you it’s a failure before even trying or they say you sit on the job when the higher management are the one sitting on the job. You barely learn anything besides scanning, photocopy and also the system.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Human Resource A
    Aug 2017
    Ok for a temporary staff
    The good thingsQuite good pay, comfortable working environment, somewhat friendly colleagues, normal working hours
    The challengesRepetitive tasks were given at that time, a lot of backlog given from colleagues, old computers which are slow
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Registry Officer
    Mar 2017
    Nice and great workplace
    The good thingsConducive environment
    The challengesTo organize job task between department
    5.0
    Administrater
    Nov 2016
    Multi Task Experience
    The good thingsWell organised team , Management well organize , Profession HR Team
    The challengesOpportunities for career
    3.0
    Administration
    Oct 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Depends on what you want....
    The good thingsFlexible working hours, building facing the seaside, most of the colleagues are nice, relaxing working place.
    The challengesSalary pays lower than job market. For those who work long in this company does not receive any promotion or increment much. In fact, those who job-hop received higher salary pay and better position.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Marketing and Education Counsellor
    May 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Overall a very good working experience and cooperative management teams
    The good thingsVery understanding towards employees and top management level is very professional. They will work all out towards challenges that the employees face and give good ideas and suggestions. Benefits like bonuses also very impressive and workable.
    The challengesNo comments. Every organisations have their own challenges.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Admin And Admission
    Mar 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Average
    The good thingsThe regional director is very nice and understanding. Always motivating and encourage learning. Colleagues are nice too.
    The challengesWorking for long hours and travel to long distance. If you are a full time staff won't be much of a burden. For contract staff, no benefits given especially involves claims.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Instructional designer
    Jul 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Instructional designer
    The good thingsFriendly working environment Flexible Nice superior
    The challengesBoring and repetition tasks Suitable for married workers
    5.0
    Senior lecturer
    Jul 2015
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Dare to dream
    The good thingsThe University provides academic freedom and due respect to all employees
    The challengesOne must be prepare and having ability to multitask
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Marketing and admission officer
    Jul 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Best employer
    The good thingsYes I enjoyed working here. Good company benefits. Stress free environment.
    The challengesI had no knowledge in sales and marketing. After I join Wawasan open university, I gain more knowledge and learn to do marketing.
    2 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Executive secretary
    Jun 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Personal view
    The good thingsA polite, thoughtful and good boss who willing to guide and being helpful. Love the working environment that is clean, quiet and convenience. Colleagues that shares thought and ideas. Easy access of numerous books to read and further study opportunity.
    The challengesPay rise in correspond to career advancement. Less politicking and harmonies work place.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Finance assistant
    Jun 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Wawasan Open University Sdn Bhd (Main Campus)/ Finance Department
    The good thingsNice colleagues and working environment.A good employer offered good salary, 20 days of gazetted public holidays and 5 days work week.No tension at my working place.
    The challengesJob responsibilities are not that much difficult or challenging.Honestly,I have not much to learn from there.Unfortunately,company cut cost and my contract was unable to renew.I have to deal with certain people from different department.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Assistant Manager Human Resources
    Jun 2015
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    GOOD WORKING ENVIRONMENT
    The good thingsThe best Distance Learning Mode in the region. We all work like one family start from all level right up to the Vice Chancellor. You may find yourself have a sense of belongings when you work in this company.
    The challengesChallenges may come in different area but so long you are happy to work here you definitely can survive. You may also face challenges in other company where you work right now and it's all fall back to how you want to handle such challenges.
    4.0
    Senior Lecturer
    Jun 2015
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Experience in Wawasan Open University
    The good thingsOpportunities for speaking up given to all the staff. Each individual was recognize and appreciated. Nice working environment and good leadership. Colleagues are nice and worked as one big family. Every festival will be celebrated by everyone with the company cover the expense. Given opportunities to present papers oversea once every year.
    The challengesThe business model can be improved to boost up the company financial standing. Business should be expanded to international market.
    1 person found this helpful
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