53 Health Policy jobs in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia

Date posted

Sep 29, 2025

Job number

Work site

3 days / week in-office

Travel

0-25%

Role type

Individual Contributor

Profession

Legal & Corporate Affairs

Discipline

Government Affairs

Employment type

Full-Time

Microsoft's Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) Department has an opening for an experienced professional to lead Microsoft's government affairs and public policy in Malaysia, reporting to the ASEAN CELA lead.

This senior position offers a unique opportunity to work with regulators, government stakeholders, industry peers and thought leaders on emerging complex technology policy. The role involves close collaboration across Microsoft's matrixed organization in the region and worldwide, in line with the growing international role Malaysia plays in shaping global and regional policy agenda on issues such as artificial intelligence (AI). The successful individual will represent the CELA function on the Microsoft Malaysia Leadership Team, working closely with the Managing Director, the Public Sector Lead, and other senior business leaders in-country to ensure strong alignment between legal, regulatory, and policy priorities and Microsoft's business objectives.

In addition, while the core focus will be on Malaysia, the individual will also monitor key policy and regulatory developments in the Philippines and engage with relevant stakeholders there as required, ensuring Microsoft maintains visibility and influence on critical issues across both markets.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Law, Public Admin, or related field AND 4+ years work experience in Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, or Government
• OR 6+ years work experience in Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, or Government.
• 5+ years experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public policy priorities.
• Solid understanding of policy-making/regulatory processes in Malaysia, as well as grasp of key decision-makers and influencers, in particular in technology policy area.
• Self-starter with sense of ownership and accountability.
• Team player, proactively supporting other colleagues, contributing to their success, as well as welcoming their input into your swim lane in support of theirs (and your own) growth opportunities.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in technology policy, in particular in regulations impacting digital technologies such as cloud, AI, digital platforms or datacenter infrastructure.
• Abilty to work in a dynamically changing internal and external environment where you may need to take ownership of designing and deploying solutions to complex problems at the intersection of regulations, engineering and business.
• Ability to navigate large, evolving, matrixed organization with confidence to influence without authority and operate without established processes for each and every matter.
• Interest in being part of an international team, where projects may require working on matters in other geographies in Southeast Asia/Asia/worldwide (remotely as well as travelling).

• You will leverage external and internal partnerships to advance Microsoft's public policy agenda, as well as establish an intelligence network to support our business objectives. You'll also provide counsel to the business, engineering and other key internal stakeholders on public policy topics, and recommend ways to advance our policy and political agenda.
• You will represent Microsoft externally by participating in events, supporting executive engagement along the way. You'll also advise on political and geopolitical landscape, provide strategic vision, and develop a communication framework or messaging.
• You'll support Public Sector and other business opportunities, and build our reputation as a globally trusted technology provider. You will work closely with regulators and other key policy-making bodies as customers, assisting them on their journey deploying advanced technology, such as AI.
• You will act as an expert and provide direction on large, critical projects, resolving complex conflicts and ensuring team alignment. You'll also collaborate with senior stakeholders and experts to understand and align on objectives, priorities, and resources.
• You'll contribute to our global public policy work in areas such as AI; in particular where Malaysia's regulations may influence policy decisions of other countries in the wider Global Majority and beyond.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive local implementation of global public affairs strategies by establishing and maintaining communication channels with relevant government entities to support compliant and stable business operations.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in local government departments and regulatory agencies. Actively participate in policy dialogues, industry forums, and public affairs activities to enhance the company's visibility and reputation.
• Monitor and interpret government policies, regulations, and industry trends related to logistics, warehousing, cross-border trade, and e-commerce. Provide timely insights and policy risk assessments to guide business decisions.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to respond effectively to public affairs challenges or regulatory incidents, minimizing impact on operations and protecting the company's interests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments such as legal, operations, compliance, and business development teams to ensure alignment on government-related projects and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory compliance, or a related field in a multinational or logistics-related organization. Experience in emerging markets is a plus.
• Strong understanding of local political, regulatory, and business environments in the assigned region or country.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (Mandarin) is required to effectively coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders across global and headquarters operations.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Willingness to be based overseas on a long-term basis, with the ability to travel as required.

Preferred Experience (Not Mandatory):

• Background in the logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or cross-border e-commerce industries.
• Experience managing government relations during business expansion, site set-up, or crisis management phases.
• Chinese expatriates currently residing in Malaysia are welcome to apply.

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Our Company

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About the Job

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive local implementation of global public affairs strategies by establishing and maintaining communication channels with relevant government entities to support compliant and stable business operations.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in local government departments and regulatory agencies. Actively participate in policy dialogues, industry forums, and public affairs activities to enhance the company's visibility and reputation.
• Monitor and interpret government policies, regulations, and industry trends related to logistics, warehousing, cross-border trade, and e-commerce. Provide timely insights and policy risk assessments to guide business decisions.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to respond effectively to public affairs challenges or regulatory incidents, minimizing impact on operations and protecting the company's interests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments such as legal, operations, compliance, and business development teams to ensure alignment on government-related projects and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory compliance, or a related field in a multinational or logistics-related organization. Experience in emerging markets is a plus.
• Strong understanding of local political, regulatory, and business environments in the assigned region or country.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (Mandarin) is required to effectively coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders across global and headquarters operations.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Willingness to be based overseas on a long-term basis, with the ability to travel as required.

Preferred Experience (Not Mandatory):

• Background in the logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or cross-border e-commerce industries.
• Experience managing government relations during business expansion, site set-up, or crisis management phases.
• Chinese expatriates currently residing in Malaysia are welcome to apply.

Are you passionate about building strong relationships with government agencies and ensuring regulatory compliance in the mining industry?
OUS Group
is expanding, and we're looking for a skilled
Government Affairs Liaison
to join our team.

What You'll Do:

• To develop, maintain and coordinate externally with relevant government agencies to ensure effective support to company strategic projects/ initiatives.
• Close coordination with External and Government Relation team while performing the responsibilities. Maintain synergies in strategies must be aligned and coordinated on regular basis through daily, weekly and monthly coordination or meetings;
• To establish a good relationship between company with districts officers on mutual trust and understanding, in professional manner, and promoting the corporate and its alliance as company of choice.
• To ensure company the project implementation comply with the prevailing laws and regulations, demonstrating company leadership, environmental management, and social responsibility.
• To coordinate and support strategic project permitting and communication process with company.
• Provide advice and assistance to management on all aspects of related to the government relations.
• Report to management on aspects of the social, political and economic environment which may be relevant to company, particularly in respect of possible impacts and disruption to company operations.
• To synchronize government relations department activities and action plans and site office.
• Provide materials for management efforts for business development with advice in term of compliant to applicable laws and regulations including but not limited to permitting, reporting, and relevant approval.
• To coordinate outgoing and incoming correspondences between company and government agencies including supervision on protocol and procedure.
• To coordinate responds to government agencies inquiries in timely manner by working with management, relevant departments and its alliances.
• To manage site visits by local government officials and others.
• Participate as a member of the community and business development steering committee.
• Build and ensure good relationship with the community around the area of operation and the local government
• Pro-actively in anticipating and resolution of external issues which may cause disruption to the operation of the Company.

Budget & Cost

• Propose and manage section budget and spending as per company policies to achieve efficient operation.
• To manage program within approved budgetary constraints.
• Be accountable for approval of purchases and expenditure within the delegated limits of authority.
• Review monthly cost and production against budget, and identify improvements.

Who We're Looking For

• Have minimum 5-8 years of experience in mining industries in relevance work of scope. Geologist background is an advantage.
• Have exposure to build and maintain close relationship with local and district government.
• In-depth understanding of the local law related to land, minerals and environmental.
• Excellent communication skills in Malay both verbal and written.
• Pleasant personalities, good interpersonal skills, detail oriented, excellent analytical, people-orientated, problem solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Travel will be required to and from the various local authorities' offices.
• The role is to be based in Kuantan office, Pahang.

Why Join OUS Group?

• Be part of a growing and respected mining organization
• Work on impactful projects that shape industry and community relations
• Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive environment

About The Role

The Nutrition Policy Specialist will report to Regional Senior Manager (Nutrition). This role will be instrumental in driving FIA's mission to represent and support the food and beverage (F&B) industry across Asia. This role involves monitoring regulatory developments, providing expert guidance on health and nutrition policies, and supporting strategic initiatives that address emerging health and regulatory challenges.

He/ She should have a strong focus on nutrition, government policy making, and regulatory development as well as developing partnerships with relevant key stakeholders: regulators, professional bodies, academia etc. This role is ideal for a professional passionate about public health advocacy and skilled in fostering collaborative partnerships to support FIA agenda.

Key Responsibilities

I. Regulatory Intelligence and Scientific Research

Focus: Monitoring, Evidence Building, and Policy Analysis

• Monitor and Analyse Regulatory Trends:
• Stay informed about the developments in food and nutrition regulations, public health policies, and industry standards across Asia. Provide timely insights and strategic analysis on key issues such as taxation on foods and beverages, front-of-pack nutrition labelling (FOPNL), product reformulation, marketing restrictions, and emerging nutrition guidelines.
• Policy Landscape Development:
• Develop and maintain FIA's technical resources such as position papers, regulatory landscape reports, technical guidance white paper and evidence banks to support science-based policy advocacy.
• Scientific Research and Evidence Building:
• Identify research gaps and coordinate scientific initiatives including literature reviews, impact assessments, and consumer perception studies. Work closely with academic institutions and technical consultants to generate robust, data-driven evidence that supports FIA's regulatory and policy priorities.
• Subject-Matter Leadership:
• Serve as an internal and external expert on health and nutrition policy, providing technical guidance to FIA members and contributing expertise in regulatory forums and scientific dialogues.

II. Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Collaboration

Focus: Strategic Relationships | Industry Coordination | Policy Interface

• Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Management:
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, policymakers, NGOs, academic institutions, professional societies, public health advocates, and global/regional F&B associations.
• Industry Collaboration and Strategy:
• Collaborate closely with FIA member companies and working groups to develop unified advocacy strategies and technical positions. Facilitate cross-sectoral engagement to ensure that industry perspectives are represented in policy conversations.
• Dialogue Facilitation:
• Act as a connector between industry and government stakeholders by organising bilateral and multilateral policy dialogues that promote transparent, constructive, and evidence-based discussions.

III. Advocacy, Communication & Knowledge Dissemination

Focus: Strategic Communication | Capacity Building

• Media and Public Affairs Collaboration:
• Work closely with the FIA Public Affairs team to align scientific messaging with broader advocacy objectives, including media engagement, public campaigns, and social media outreach.
• Event Conceptualisation and Management:
• Design, coordinate, and implement high-impact events such as closed-door policy dialogues, stakeholder workshops and scientific forums to strengthen FIA's thought leadership in nutrition and regulatory affairs.
• Capacity Building:
• Lead and support initiatives to build technical capacity among stakeholders, fostering a deeper understanding of food system challenges and solutions in Asia.

Qualification & Desired Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Science, Food Science/Technology, Public Health Science or related fields (Master's degree is preferred).
• Minimum 5 – 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs, nutrition policy, or a related role, preferably within the food and beverage industry.

1. Reviewing and assessing applications (Packaged Plan Renewal) and movements for completeness, accuracy, and eligibility based on system and proposal guidelines.

2. Coordinate with senior staff to clarify details and resolve discrepancies

3. Performing timely data input and uploading required documentation to internal systems and portals.

4. Escalating complex or exceptional cases to senior advisors or supervisors as needed

5. Ensuring all activities comply with policy terms, internal guidelines, and regulatory requirements

Experience in insurance processing, policy administration or equivalent healthcare background is preferrable

1. Ability to Multi-tasking and work in a fast-paced environment and mange multipies priorities

2. Good service attitude, positive and 'can do' attitude

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: RM2, RM5,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Local Malaysia ?
• Official Notice ?

Experience:

• Insurance: 1 year (Required)
• policy administration: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Traditional Cantonese (Required)

Work Location: In person

Role Responsibilities:

- Government Affairs Strategy:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive government affairs strategy to support CHAGEE's business objectives.

• Facilitate communication between the company and government entities, ensuring transparency and trust.

- Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that the company complies with all relevant local, regional, and national laws and regulations.

• Monitor changes in legislation and advise senior management on potential impacts and necessary actions.

- Advocacy:

• Advocate for the company's interests with government agencies and regulatory bodies.

• Represent CHAGEE in discussions and negotiations with government officials and industry associations.

- Crisis Management:

• Provide strategic advice and support during crises or regulatory challenges.

• Develop and implement crisis management plans in coordination with other departments.

- Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with external stakeholders, including industry groups, trade associations, and community organizations, to advance the company's objectives.

- Policy Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze and interpret government policies and regulations that affect the business.

• Prepare detailed reports and briefings for senior management on relevant government initiatives and regulatory changes.

- Event Coordination:

• Organize and participate in events, meetings, and conferences with government officials and stakeholders.

• Represent the company at public and private sector events to strengthen government relations.

- Collaboration with Internal Teams:

• Work closely with legal, compliance, operations, and other departments to ensure that government relations efforts are aligned with business needs.

• Provide guidance and support to internal teams on regulatory issues and government interactions.

Role Requirements:

• Extensive experience in government relations, preferably within the F&B or retail industry.

• Strong understanding of the political and regulatory landscape.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with government officials and regulatory bodies.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex regulatory information.

• Experience in crisis management and strategic planning.

• High degree of professionalism and ethical standards.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.