Top 10 highest-paid jobs in Malaysia with eligibility, salary, how to apply, required documents and tests

1. Surgeons

• Eligibility: A degree in medicine and completion of a surgical residency program.
• Salary: RM 400,000 to RM 800,000 per year.
• How to apply: Apply through online job portals or directly to hospitals.
• Documents required: Educational certificates, medical license, and related certificates.
• Tests: Medical board exams.

2. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field and years of management experience.
• Salary: RM 350,000 to RM 700,000 per year.
• How to apply: Apply through online job portals or executive recruitment agencies.
• Documents required: Educational certificates, experience certificates, and other related certificates.
• Tests: None.

3. Investment Bankers

• Eligibility: Degree in finance or business administration and experience in investment banking.
• Salary: RM 300,000 to RM 600,000 per year.
• How to apply: Apply through online job portals or directly to investment banks.
• Documents required: Educational certificates, experience certificates, and other related certificates.
• Tests: Financial industry certification exams.

4. IT Managers

• Eligibility: Degree in information technology or a related field and years of experience in managing IT operations.
• Salary: RM 250,000 to RM 500,000 per year.
• How to apply: Apply through online job portals or executive recruitment agencies.
• Documents required: Educational certificates, experience certificates, and other related certificates.
• Tests: None.

5. Lawyers

• Eligibility: Degree in law and admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• Salary: RM 180,000 to RM 360,000 per year.
• How to apply: Apply through online job portals or directly to law firms.
• Documents required: Educational certificates, Bar admission certificate, and other related certificates.
• Tests: Bar admission exam.

6. Architects

• Eligibility: Degree in architecture and years of experience in designing buildings.
• Salary: RM 150,000 to RM 300,000 per year.
• How to apply: Apply through online job portals or directly to architecture firms.
• Documents required: Educational certificates, experience certificates, and other related certificates.
• Tests: Architectural certification exam.

7. Petroleum Engineers

• Eligibility: Degree in petroleum engineering and years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Salary: RM 120,000 to RM 240,000 per year.
• How to apply: Apply through online job portals or directly to oil and gas companies.
• Documents required: Educational certificates, experience certificates, and other related certificates.
• Tests: Petroleum engineering certification exam.

8. Dentists

• Eligibility: Degree in dentistry and completion of a dental residency program.
• Salary: RM 100,000 to RM 200,000 per year.
• How to apply: Apply through online job portals or directly to dental clinics.
• Documents required: Educational certificates, dental license, and other related certificates.
• Tests: Dental board exams.

9. Chartered Accountants

• Eligibility: Degree in accounting and membership in a recognized accounting body.
• Salary: RM 90,000 to RM 180,000 per year.
• How to apply: Apply through online job portals or directly to accounting firms.
• Documents required: Educational certificates, membership certificate, and other related certificates.
• Tests: Accounting certification exams.

10. Pharmacists

• Eligibility: Degree in pharmacy and completion of a pharmacy residency program.
• Salary: RM 80,000 to RM 160,000 per year.
• How to apply: Apply through online job portals or directly to pharmacies.
• Documents required: Educational certificates, pharmacy license, and other related certificates.
• Tests: Pharmacy board exams.