Malaysia : Work experience

Work placements and internships

Not all employers offer formal work placements and internships. Those who do offer them tend to be the larger employers. Internships are similar to those in the UK and usually last between one and three months. They are open to undergraduates and recent graduates. Employers often use internships to help them recruit onto their graduate programmes. Graduan  has a list of employers with placement opportunities.

Exchange programmes

IAESTE (The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience)  offers paid placements in countries throughout the world including Malaysia.

Teaching schemes

Teaching English is a popular option in Malaysia, and various opportunities exist including private tutoring for children. TEFL courses are run in Malaysia, details of which are available on the British Council Malaysia  website.

Volunteering

There are many international organisations offering voluntary work opportunities in Malaysia. Travellers Worldwide  offers different types of volunteer options including orangutan conservation. i-to-i  and Real Gap Experience  organise volunteer and gap year opportunities including teaching, community work and conservation.

Short-term opportunities

For short-term opportunities, consider applying to recruitment agencies. They often have short-term work that could be appropriate and available during your vacations. Check with employers and embassies, such as the High Commission of Malaysia, London , about any permit or visa requirements for short-term employment in Malaysia.