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A non-management administrative role at Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa responsible for client communication, data management, and coordinating purchasing activities to ensure seamless hospitality operations.
A full-time, non-management administrative role at the Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa responsible for coordinating purchasing data, managing client communications, and providing general office support to ensure smooth resort operations.
By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated May 2026
Terengganu sits on Malaysia's East Coast and has historically depended on two economic pillars: oil & gas and fishing. The Kerteh Industrial Area — home to Petronas's integrated petrochemical complex, PETRONAS Chemicals, and KERTEH — is one of Malaysia's most strategically important industrial zones, generating thousands of high-paying technical and engineering roles.
Kuala Terengganu, the state capital, serves as the administrative and commercial hub with growing retail, education, and government employment. Kemaman is the oil & gas support services gateway, hosting scores of O&G contractors and service companies. The state's pristine coastline and islands like Pulau Redang and Pulau Perhentian drive a vibrant tourism economy.
DOSM data shows Terengganu's median household income at approximately RM 6,100/month, boosted by relatively high-paying oil & gas salaries at the upper income bands. The state's cost of living is low, and cultural life is centred on Malay arts, fishing traditions, and Islamic heritage.
Oil & gas commands a significant salary premium in Terengganu. Fresh engineering graduates at Kerteh earn RM 3,000–4,500/month, mid-career O&G professionals earn RM 6,000–12,000/month, and experienced process or subsea engineers can earn RM 15,000–25,000/month. Outside the O&G sector, fresh graduates earn a more typical RM 1,800–2,600/month.
Kerteh Industrial Area is the highest-paying employer cluster. Kemaman hosts O&G support services, fabrication yards, and logistics. Kuala Terengganu concentrates government, retail, and education jobs. Seasonal tourism employment peaks from March to October at east coast island resorts.
Petronas, PETRONAS Chemicals, and O&G service companies at Kerteh Industrial Area and Kemaman fabrication yards.
Integrated downstream chemical manufacturing at the Kerteh complex, requiring chemical and process engineering expertise.
Island resorts, dive operators, and beachfront hotels at Redang, Perhentian, and Dungun.
Commercial fishing fleets, fish processing plants, and aquaculture operations along the Terengganu coast.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), UiTM Terengganu, and teacher training colleges in Kuala Terengganu.
Mechanical, chemical, and subsea engineers for petrochemical plants, LNG facilities, and offshore support operations.
Search SuperJobs with "Terengganu" as the location to browse openings in Kuala Terengganu, Kemaman, Kerteh, and Dungun.
For O&G and petrochemical roles, ensure your CV highlights engineering qualifications, BOSIET/HUET certifications, and any upstream or downstream process experience.
Apply through SuperJobs. Oil & gas hiring in Terengganu is often project-driven — contract roles are common and can transition to permanent positions.
Factor in the lifestyle context when evaluating Terengganu offers. Kerteh and Kemaman are relatively remote — many professionals live in Kemaman town and commute to Kerteh.