“When the financial impact of the global pandemic first became clear, Malaysia’s engineering industry may have feared the worst, that projects slated for the year ahead would grind to a halt as the economy inevitably shrunk and a period of austerity followed. These fears could have only been exacerbated as oil prices fell to historical lows.”

This an extract from the Inside Story of Engineering for Malaysia, a regional recruitment analysis undertaken by global recruitment expert Hays. Focusing on the engineering sector, our analysis covers:

• A market overview of the sector’s gradual recovery

• Roles and skills currently in demand

• Future trends and areas for upskilling