Here are a compilation picked questions and answers for this week.

1. Victor.

Question: I would like to know if the newly operating DELL in Cyberjaya is currently recruiting? Thanks.

Answer: You can expect a massive hiring and recruiting program anytime from now by DELL as their Cyberjaya facility is aimed to be fully operational by year end. The number of work staff is expected to be in the region of 600 to 1000 people.

In fact, at the moment, they already have a smaller scale of operation there and you can start applying either by engaging with those headhunters and recruitment agencies or sending your application directly. This is Dell’s second massive investment after building their factory in Penang in 1995. The plant currently makes all its notebook PCs, as well as many of its desktop machines for the United States and Asia markets.

Most of the vacancies available are IT Support related jobs for DELL customers worldwide, mainly through remote (phone and PC) monitoring and support. Apart from that, the center will also become an engineering and development support.

2. S. Ibrahim

Question: I still remember accessing database of recruitment agency in Malaysia. Now I can’t find the link anymore. Can you forward me the list, please.

Answer: The list is no longer made available to public and is now a supplement to my ebook readers. Sorry for the inconvenience. But from time to time, I will discuss and do some reviews about the recruitment agencies in Malaysia for the job seekers perusal. If you want to get update, subscribe to us (instruction below).

3. Sugu

Question: Hi, I have been working in the shipyard line for 7 years. I am currently searching for jobs in offshore line. Can I get some tips on how I can successfully get a job in this line?

Answer: You probably know better than me on this. The 2 lines are different but with a lot of similarity. I suggest capitalize your network with those people in your line first, and later expand to your network’s network. The offshore itself is a wide area and you did not tell exactly what specialization you are in. However, to give a jump start, there are quite a number of offshore jobs related website. Do check them out.

a. Oil Career
b. Work Offshore Asia
c. InfoOil Careers
d. Expat Engineer

4. Ben

Question: I like to know how vibrant right now is the employment market in Penang, Malaysia?

Answer: If the question is asked because you’re currently active looking for job or plan to find job in Penang, then my answer is; Yes! It is highly vibrant! Every company you go there will be job vacancies available.

If you’re looking for answers for some of your research work, then I may not have the exact answer. One way to know is to talk to major recruitment agencies in Penang who serve many established companies in Penang and the nearby area. The good news is that, I happen to be writing a post listing a few recruitment agencies in Penang, and I will post the entry very soon.

5. P Bavani.

Question: What is SME Loan? Who can apply for this loan? I want to start a new business (restaurant). Can you help me how to start and what I need?

Answer: SME Loan is the loan provided to the Small Medium Entrepreneur in Malaysia by few financial institutions namely the SME Bank, PNB and few others. The loan is open for those who meets their criteria. You can get the requirements and applications from the SME Bank website.

Established in 2005, the SME Bank aims to nurture and develop more Small Medium Entrerprise (SME) entrepreneurs in Malaysia. It is also a one-stop financial situation that caters the funding needs of smaller scale entrepreneurs as well as leveraging advice and consultation to them.

SME Bank work closely with other government linked agencies such as MARA, MEDEC (Malaysia Entrepreneur Development Center) and MECD (Ministry of Entrepreneur and Co-operative Development).

Another excellent website for getting more information about SME Loan is the SME Info. Many useful contents.

6. ….And most popular of all:

Question: When is the date line of applying job in MARA? Please list down the 1500 job vacancies available in MARA.

Answer: Once and for all, I will not be able to give you answers for those. I’m not the MARA ‘tauke’ nor are we in any way associated with MARA personnel department. Direct the questions to the right channels.

Other posts you may want to read:

1. MARA Loan: Checking and Making Payment
2. How SME Bank Can Help You
3. 5 Financial Loans by SME Bank
4. PTD Exam: Answers to Sample Questions
5. Q: Dealing With Recruitment Agency