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Critical Occupations

Critical Occupations List (COL) refers to a list of jobs in Malaysia that are identified as skilled, highly in demand, and strategic.
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MASCO Code 1121
Managing Directors and Chief Executives
Managing Directors and Chief Executives formulate and review policies and plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the overall activities of enterprises or organisations (except special interest organisations and government departments) with the support of other managers, usually within guidelines established by a board of directors or a governing body to whom they are answerable for the operations undertaken and results.
MASCO Code 1211
Finance Managers
Finance Managers plan, direct and coordinate the financial operations of an enterprise or organisation, in consultation with senior managers and with managers of other departments or sections, or of enterprises that provide financial services to other enterprises and organisations.
MASCO Code 1212
Human Resource Managers
Human Resource Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate policies concerning the personnel, industrial relations and occupational safety and health of an enterprise or organisation, or of enterprises that provide human resource services to other enterprises and organisations.
MASCO Code 1213
Policy and Planning Managers
Policy and Planning Managers plan, organise, coordinate and advise on policy and strategic planning activities within the government or for non-government organisations and private sector agencies, or manage the activities of enterprises that provide policy and strategic planning services.
MASCO Code 1214
Business Services Managers
Business Services Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate sales and marketing activities of an enterprise or organisation.
MASCO Code 1216
Quality Managers
Quality Managers plan, direct and responsible for overall development, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation’s Quality Management System (QMS).
MASCO Code 1221
Sales and Marketing Managers
Sales and Marketing Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate activities concerning the sales and marketing of an enterprise or organisation, or of enterprises that provide sales and marketing services to other enterprises and organisations.
MASCO Code 1311
Agricultural, Forestry and Livestock Production Managers
Agricultural, Forestry and Livestock Production Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate large scale production operations in agriculture, horticulture and forestry to cultivate and harvest crops, and breed and raise livestock.
MASCO Code 1321
Manufacturing Managers
Manufacturing Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate manufacturing production activities of large enterprises or manage a small manufacturing company.
MASCO Code 1324
Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
Supply, Distribution and Related Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the supply, transport, storage and distribution of goods.
MASCO Code 1511
Information and Communications Technology Managers
Information and Communications Technology Managers organise, plan, direct, control and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computers and telecommunications systems.
MASCO Code 2113
Chemists
Chemists conduct research, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods, or apply scientific knowledge relating to chemistry, mainly to test, develop and improve materials, and industrial products and processes.
MASCO Code 2121
Mathematicians, Actuaries and Statisticians
Mathematicians, Actuaries and Statisticians conduct research and improve or develop mathematical, actuarial and statistical concepts, theories, operational methods, and techniques, and advise on or engage in their practical application in such fields as engineering, business, social and other sciences.
MASCO Code 2141
Industrial and Production Engineers
Industrial and Production Engineers plan, conduct research, design and oversee the construction, operation and maintenance process and installation of plants. They establish programmes for the coordination of manufacturing activities and assess the cost effectiveness and safety.
MASCO Code 2142
Civil Engineers
Civil Engineers plan, conduct research, advise on, design and direct construction activity; manage the operation and maintenance of civil engineering structures; or study and advise on technological aspects of particular materials.
MASCO Code 2144
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers conduct research and advise on design, and direct the production of machinery and equipment and industrial plant systems, and advise on and direct their functioning, maintenance and repairs, or study and advise on technological aspects of particular materials, products or processes.
MASCO Code 2145
Chemical Engineers
Chemical Engineers conduct research and develop, design and advise on and direct commercial-scale chemical processes and production of various substances and items such as crude oil, petroleum derivatives, food and drink products, medicaments or synthetic materials, and direct maintenance and repair of industrial plants, or study and advise on technological aspects of particular materials, products or processes.
MASCO Code 2146
Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals conduct research, design and develop and maintain commercial-scale methods of extracting metals from their ores or minerals, water and oil or gas from the earth and of developing new alloys, ceramic and other materials, or study and advise on technological aspects of particular materials, products or processes.
MASCO Code 2149
Engineering Professionals (Excluding Electrotechnology) Not Elsewhere Classified
This unit group covers Engineering Professionals (Excluding Electrotechnology) Not Elsewhere Classified in Minor Group 214: Engineering Professionals (Excluding Electrotechnology). For example, this group include Explosive Ordnance Engineer, Marine Salvage Engineer, Nuclear Engineer and Nuclear Power Engineer.
MASCO Code 2151
Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers conduct research and advise on, design and direct the construction and operation of electrical systems, components, motors and equipment, and advise on and direct their maintenance and repair, or study and advise on technological aspects of electrical engineering materials, products and processes.
MASCO Code 2152
Electronic Engineers
Electronic Engineers conduct research on, design and direct the maintenance and repair of electronic systems. They study and advise on technological aspects of electronic engineering materials, products and processes.

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