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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 2521
Database Designers and Administrators
Database Designers and Administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases.
MASCO Code 2522
Information Technology System Administrators
Information Technology System Administrators develop, maintain and support optimal performance and control security of information technology systems.
MASCO Code 2523
Computer Network Professionals
Computer Network Professionals research, analyse and recommend strategies for network architecture and development. They implement, manage, maintain and configure network hardware and software, and monitor, troubleshoot and optimise performance.
MASCO Code 2524
Data Professionals
Data Professionals is the collection of workforces primarily specialising in the data science field, i.e. that provides meaningful information based on large amounts of complex data or big data. It combines different fields of work in statistics and computation to interpret data for decision-making purposes.
MASCO Code 2531
Cybersecurity Professionals
Cybersecurity Professionals includes not only technically focused staff, but also those who apply knowledge of cybersecurity when preparing their organisation to successfully implement its mission. A knowledgeable and skilled cybersecurity workforce is needed to address cybersecurity risks within an organisation’s overall risk management process.
MASCO Code 2541
Animation and Visual Effects Professionals
Animation and Visual Effects Professionals combine artistic and technical knowledge to conceptualize, plan, create, produce, develop digital content that display text, graphics, animation, imaging, audio and video, and other content type for animation, visual effects, new media and other linear digital media format.
MASCO Code 2542
Digital Games and E-Sport Professionals
Digital Games and E-Sport Professionals combine artistic and technical knowledge to conceptualise, plan, create, produce, develop digital content that display text, graphics, animation, imaging, audio and video, and other content type for games, virtual reality (VR)/ augmented reality (AR) and other non-linear digital media format.
MASCO Code 2543
Creative Contents Designer Professionals
Creative Contents Designer Professionals combine artistic and technical knowledge to conceptualise, plan, create, produce, develop digital content that display text, graphics, animation, imaging, audio and video, and other content type for various digital media including both linear and non-linear format.
MASCO Code 3111
Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
Chemical and Physical Science Technicians perform technical tasks to aid in research in chemistry, physics, geology, geophysics, meteorology and astronomy, and in the development of industrial, medical, military and other practical applications of research results.
MASCO Code 3112
Civil Engineering Technicians
Civil Engineering Technicians perform technical tasks in civil engineering research, design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of buildings and other structures such as water supply and wastewater treatment systems, bridges, roads, dams and airports.
MASCO Code 3113
Electrical Engineering Technicians
Electrical Engineering Technicians perform technical tasks to aid in electrical engineering research, and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, facilities and distribution systems.
MASCO Code 3114
Electronics Engineering Technicians
Electronics Engineering Technicians perform technical tasks to aid in electronic research, and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
MASCO Code 3115
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technicians perform technical tasks to aid in mechanical engineering research, and in the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of machines, components and mechanical equipment.
MASCO Code 3118
Draughtspersons and Surveying Technician
Draughtspersons and Surveying Technician prepare technical drawings, maps and illustrations from sketches, measurements and other data, and copy drawings and paintings onto printing plates.
MASCO Code 3119
Industrial and Production Technicians
Industrial and Production Technicians carrying out technical tasks to assist in industrial engineering and production research, designing, manufacturing, assembling, construction, operation and maintenance. Help coordinate manufacturing activities and evaluate cost-effectiveness and safety.
MASCO Code 3122
Manufacturing Supervisors
Manufacturing Supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of process control technicians, machine operators, assemblers and other manufacturing labourers.
MASCO Code 3151
Aircraft Technicians
Aircraft Technicians repair, overhaul, examine, test and service aircraft engines and other aircraft mechanical equipment.
MASCO Code 7212
Welders and Flame Cutters
Welders and Flame Cutters weld and cut metal parts using gas flame, or an electric arc and other sources of heat to melt and cut or to melt and fuse metal.
MASCO Code 7231
Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers install, service and repair motor vehicles.
MASCO Code 7233
Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers repair, install, adjust or maintain agricultural and industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
MASCO Code 7412
Electrical Mechanics and Fitters
Electrical Mechanics and Fitters fit, adjust, install, service and repair electrical machinery and other electrical apparatus and equipment in buildings, factories, workshops or other places.

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