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The results of the highly anticipated 2021 Randstad Employer Brand Awards have been unveiled! It is not a stretch to say that most of us would have heard of these top commercial companies in Malaysia. However, we are all curious to know what made these employers stand out and how they made it to the list.
The most attractive employers list comes off the back of our Randstad Employer Brand Research. It is the only global study that comprehensively captures the workforce sentiments towards key employee value proposition (EVP) factors from employees and job seekers. Through our research, employers will gain valuable insights to enhance their employer branding strategies and create strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Here’s all that you need to know about Malaysia’s top 10 employers in 2021 and their top 3 EVP drivers.
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1. shell
Since 1891, Shell has played a pivotal role in the development of Malaysia’s oil and gas industry. Today, the global group of petrochemical and energy companies is home to an estimated 6,000 local employees. The number one global lubricant supplier is best known for its stellar reputation among its shareholders, customers and employees in Malaysia.


The safety and well-being of their employees and contractors have always been Shell’s top priority. Shell Malaysia was one of the first employers in Malaysia to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives, and has rolled out various women-specific programmes to support their female employees in achieving their fullest potential. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Malaysia, Shell instituted a Virtual Employee Assistance Programme as well as virtual counseling services to look after their employees’ well-being. To safeguard their welfare, all of Shell’s office-based staff (except for essential workers) are advised to work from home from March 2020. The company also distributed more than 17,500 care packs comprising face masks and food provisions to its retail staff during the first Movement Restriction Order (MCO).
2. nestlé
2021 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Nestlé Malaysia. In response to COVID-19 and HR trends, the organisation moved its corporate headquarters to an open-concept, smart hybrid workplace in 1 Powerhouse, Bandar Utama in Q2 of 2021. Moreover, it has just launched its pioneering Plant-Based Meal Solutions manufacturing facility in Selangor. The multinational food and drink processing conglomerate is also set to execute Project RELeaf, an ambitious green endeavour that aims to plant three million trees from 2021 to 2023.


Despite a challenging operating landscape, Nestlé Malaysia surpassed expectations by delivering yet another round of resilient results with a turnover of RM5.4 billion for FY 2020. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the food and beverage giant has also been actively recruiting trainees, interns, and mid-career workers to drive local employment. It has also explored fresh methods to engage potential candidates via webinars and virtual career fairs. In line with the group's global ambition to help 10 million youths gain access to economic opportunities by 2030, Nestlé Malaysia had announced its commitment to offer job opportunities to 500 youths by 2021.
3. intel
Not only is Intel Malaysia a critical hub for the chip maker's global operations, but it also aims to expand the access to technology skills and experience for communities within which it operates. For a start, Intel had donated RM250,000 to the Penang Science Cluster in a bid to drive the state’s E-Learning Computer Program taskforce. Not forgetting local SMEs, Intel has awarded AI Starter Kits to 100 selected companies in Malaysia to help them forge greater value and drive innovation within the domestic industry ecosystem.


Heartening is also Intel Malaysia’s constant efforts to help Malaysia weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The technology corporation has generously donated nearly RM4 million in medical equipment, personal protective equipment, e-learning laptops and groceries to the local community. Intel Malaysia had also donated RM250,000 to the Penang state government as an act of solidarity in the fight against the coronavirus. To render further support to local medical centers and the public, Intel Malaysia volunteers have also initiated their own Personal Protective Equipment fundraising and distribution projects.
4. samsung
The uncertain business environment brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic will not deter Samsung’s mission to inspire the world and create the future. To bring this vision to life, the technology group recently announced its drive to expand into Southeast Asia and grow its brand in the region. Furthermore, Samsung’s mobile-communications business is looking to boost sales of its flagship and fresh mass-market 5G models, while accelerating its efforts to manage costs.


Samsung is also doing its part to keep its employees safe amid the pandemic. The multinational conglomerate has restricted business travel to only mission-critical trips and strongly advised its employees to adopt remote working arrangements. Regional response teams across the globe have also been set up to provide its workers with timely updates on the latest information from health authorities.
5. sime darby
Headquartered in Selangor, the global trading and logistics player boasts a workforce of more than 20,000 employees. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby had just celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2020 and the group has been on a roll ever since. This April, Sime Darby launched Southeast Asia’s largest cutting-edge automotive complex in Petaling Jaya. Additionally, its plantation and agri-business arm had just posted a higher first-quarter net profit and is actively wooing local jobseekers with attractive benefits.


As one of Malaysia’s largest multinationals, Sime Darby is doing its part to provide support and relief for the country’s vulnerable communities amid the pandemic. The group has pledged more than RM4.4 million to address the needs of Malaysians and frontliners. Yayasan Sime Darby, with the dedicated support of Sime Darby Berhad and Sime Darby Plantation, has also committed RM1.37 million for 11 aid initiatives in hard-hit Sabah.
6. general electric
On Glassdoor, General Electric scored a whopping 4.2 stars out of 5, with 91% of employees who will recommend their friends to work with the company. In Malaysia, General Electric employs approximately 1,700 people across their aviation, healthcare and power businesses. Even when the aviation sector took a significant hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, General Electric did not stop investing in their people.


The company invests $1 billion every year to train and educate all their employees around the world. Through numerous development programmes, employees are primed for leadership and management positions to ensure their smooth career progression within the company. The company is also a partner of Teach for Malaysia, which is a programme modelled after Teach for American, to enlist promising future leaders and end education inequality.
7. hewlett packard enterprise
With Malaysians staying home for safety, organisations across different industries started to invest heavily in improving and scaling their digital processes to empower their employees. HPE played a significant role helping companies in their digitalisation initiatives during the pandemic, and continues to be a driver and partner of this transformation journey. Through its suite of financial flexibility programmes, expert technology solutions and secured remote connectivity solutions, HPE serves as the central pillar for companies to ensure that everyone stays connected.


In 2020, HPE rolled out extensive financial relief and support initiatives to minimise business disruptions for its channel partners in the wake of COVID-19. The company also offered virtual training events and forums and launched new sales enablement experiences to help their customers gain digital marketing proficiency. The Kuala Lumpur site had also been transformed to enhance employee experience and further mark the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in 2020.
8. sunway berhad
As a local conglomerate with businesses in properties and healthcare, Sunway has had a busy year in 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunway announced a RM34 million aid package to support at least 40,000 beneficiaries. Through #SunwayforGood, the company had also reached out to more than 200,000 people to ensure food security during lockdowns.


Sunway is no stranger to receiving accolades recognising their great work in making the organisation the best place to work. Besides having a robust internal talent mobility strategy that supports career development and progression, the company also has a very strong diversity and inclusion programme to ensure fair representation of genders across all levels. Its open-door culture encourages employees to suggest new ideas and experiment with new ways to work.
9. IBM
With more than 6,000 employees working across eight Asia markets, IBM is a company that is guided by trust and transparency for a more inclusive society. Having won the prestigious Prime Minister CSR Award for “Family Friendly Workplace”, IBM places a big focus on work-life balance which is a part of the firm’s diversity & inclusion programme.


Even prior to the pandemic, IBM workers enjoy flexi-hours, remote working and leave programmes to care for their families or rejuvenate themselves to balance the demands of work and life. There are also specially-designed programmes for working women to seek financial and career independence. Through its global P-TECH initiative, IBM also works with public and private partners to reinvent education and nurture tech talent for the jobs of tomorrow.
10. tenaga nasional berhad
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) prides itself on providing training and employment opportunities for Malaysians. As Datuk Seri Ir Azman Mohd, CEO of Tenaga Nasional Berhad aptly pointed out, “TNB is like a river. We provide the water and it’s up to those who are thirsty to seek us out”. This multinational electric utility company offers several training programmes like the Leadership Development Centre, Integrated Learning Solutions and Universiti Tenaga Nasional to groom their employees and future leaders.


TNB staff had gathered in 2020 to contribute more than RM1 million to the Tabung Kilat COVID-19 PELITAWANIS to aid those who are affected by the pandemic. The funds aided the B40 community and orphanages as well as frontliners, nursing homes and students who were stranded at higher education institutions.
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FAQs
What is the biggest company in 2021? ›
With about 559 billion U.S. dollars in revenue, Walmart topped the ranking of the hundred largest companies globally, followed by State Grid and Amazon.
What is the richest company in 2021? ›With a market capitalization of 2.64 trillion U.S. dollars as of April 2021, Apple was the world's largest company in 2022. Rounding out the top five were some of the world's most recognizable brands: Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), Microsoft, Google's parent company Alphabet, and Amazon.
What is the biggest company of 2022? ›As of 2022, Apple, Saudi Aramco, and Microsoft hold the top three positions, each with market caps in excess of $2 trillion. Technology and energy companies rank among the most valuable companies in the world today.
What are the top 3 biggest companies? ›- #1 Walmart Inc. (WMT)
- #2 China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (SNP)
- #3 Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
- #4 PetroChina Co. Ltd. (PTR)
- #5 Apple Inc. (AAPL)
- #6 CVS Health Corp. (CVS)
- #7 Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDS. A)
- #8 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK. A)
- Digi.com Berhad.
- Maxis Berhad. ...
- IOI Corporation Berhad. ...
- Axiata Group Berhad. ...
- RHB Bank Berhad. ...
- KLK Berhad. ...
- PPB Group Berhad. ...
- Petronas Dagangan Berhad. Stock Symbol : PETDAG [5681] Market Cap : RM22.591 billion Revenue : RM22.505 billion Net Profit : RM0.531 billion. ...
- Walmart (US) Revenue: $524 billion. ...
- State Grid (China) Revenue:$384 billion. ...
- Amazon (US) Revenue: $281 billion. ...
- China National Petroleum (China) Revenue: $379 billion. ...
- Sinopec Group (China) Revenue: $407 billion. ...
- Apple (US) ...
- CVS Health (US) ...
- UnitedHealth Group (US)
SL | Name | Price |
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1 | GPIL:[532734] | 275.15 |
2 | NELCO:[504112] | 817 |
3 | GUJGASLTD:[539336] | 513.7 |
4 | BHARATRAS:[590021] | 11035 |
This list comprises the world's largest companies by consolidated revenue, according to the Fortune Global 500 2022 rankings. American retail corporation Walmart has been the world's largest company by revenue since 2014.
What is the 10 biggest company in the world? ›- WALMART. Revenue: $559.2 billion.
- STATE GRID. Revenue: $386.6 billion.
- AMAZON. Revenue: $386.1 billion.
- CHINA NATIONAL PETROLEUM. Revenue: $284.0 billion.
- SINOPEC. Revenue: $283.7 billion.
- CVS HEALTH. Revenue: $268.7 billion.
- APPLE. Revenue: $365.8 billion.
- VOLKSWAGEN. Revenue: $263.6 billion.
- $4.7 B. Bernard Arnault.
- $4.1 B. Jeff Bezos.
- $3.5 B. Elon Musk.
- $2.6 B. Warren Buffett.
- $2.5 B. Ma Huateng.
What is the richest company? ›
Top 12 Richest Companies In The World By Market Cap 2022. 1. Apple Inc. (AAPL) Market Cap – $2.65 Trillion: Apple develops, produces, and sells a wide variety of consumer technology products, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearable electronics, home entertainment gear, and more.
What is the most powerful company in the world? ›Rank | Company name | Market Capitalization |
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1 | APPLE INC | $2.1T |
2 | SAUDI ARAMCO | $1.9T |
3 | MICROSOFT CORP | $1.8T |
4 | AMAZON.COM INC | $1.6T |
- Global Airport Operation. 47.2%
- Global Hotels & Resorts. 40.6%
- Global Travel Agency Services. 40.4%
- Global Tourism. ...
- Global Airlines. ...
- Global Casinos & Online Gambling. ...
- Global Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing. ...
- Global Semiconductor & Electronic Parts Manufacturing.
- 1Walmart.
- 2Amazon.
- 3Apple.
- 4CVS Health.
- 5UnitedHealth Group.
- 6Exxon Mobil.
- 7Berkshire Hathaway.
- 8Alphabet.
Rank | Company | Assets ($ Bil.) |
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1 | Berkshire Hathaway | 959 |
2 | ICBC | 5,519 |
3 | Saudi Aramco | 576 |
4 | JPMorgan Chase | 3,955 |
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- Head of Banking. ...
- Chief Executive Officers. ...
- Chief Finance Officer. ...
- College Professors. ...
- Marketing Directors.
- Real Estate Agent. Surgeon.
- Sales & Marketing Director.
- Chief Information Officer.
- Global Banking Manager.
- Real Estate Agent / Real Estate Negotiator. ...
- Surgeon. ...
- Sales & Marketing Director. ...
- Chief Information Officer.
- EY(Ernst & Young) EY stands for Ernst & Young that is actually the name of its founders. ...
- Deloitte. The Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (commonly known as Deloitte) is one of the oldest accounting firms active on this planet. ...
- KPMG. ...
- Crowe Horwath. ...
- Baker Tilly Monteiro Heng. ...
- BDO. ...
- RSM. ...
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- Business Consulting. If you're an expert in your industry and have been working at it for years, you should consider consulting. ...
- IT Support, Technology Consulting, and Repair. ...
- Cleaning Services. ...
- Accounting and Tax Preparation. ...
- Auto Repair. ...
- Real Estate.
- Social media management. ...
- Cleaning service. ...
- Business consulting. ...
- Copywriting. ...
- Graphic design. ...
- Real estate brokers. ...
- Online courses. ...
- Pet services. For those who love our furry friends, starting a pet service business may sound like a dream job.
What are the top 10 business trends of 2022? ›
- Looking To External Talent. ...
- Investing In Financial Coaching. ...
- Developing Short-Form Video Content. ...
- Using Free Social Platforms. ...
- Working Remotely. ...
- Returning To The Office. ...
- Supporting A Work-Life Balance.
- Healthcare and Insurance Sector. ...
- Renewable Energy Sector. ...
- IT Sector. ...
- Real Estate Sector. ...
- Fast Moving Consumer-Goods Sector (FMCG) ...
- Automobile Sector.
S.No. | Name | Qtr Profit Var % |
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1. | Guj. Themis Bio. | 35.61 |
2. | Tanla Platforms | -18.89 |
3. | Sportking India | -99.96 |
4. | Share India Sec. | 48.99 |
S.No. | Name | NP Qtr Rs.Cr. |
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1. | Sandur Manganese | 21.91 |
2. | Technocraf.Inds. | 75.35 |
3. | Hil Ltd | 6.69 |
4. | JMC Projects | 46.51 |
With its market capitalization of $2.64 trillion, Apple ranks as the largest company in the world in 2022 followed by some most recognizable brands like Saudi Aramco, Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon.
Which is the largest company in Asia? ›- TENCENT. ...
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS. ...
- KWEICHOW MOUTAI. ...
- ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING. World Rank (Jan-07-2022) ...
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION. World Rank (Jan-07-2022) ...
- ICBC. World Rank (Jan-07-2022) ...
- TATA GROUP. World Rank (Jan-07-2022) ...
- RELIANCE INDUSTRIES. World Rank (Jan-07-2022)
Reliance was the leading company based on net profit with about 319 billion Indian rupees as of February 2022.
How can I become a billionaire by 25? ›Starting at 18, when you graduate high school, means you would need to earn $391 per day to make it to $1 million by age 25. What about if you don't start until you graduate college? Then you need to earn $685 per day, assuming you graduate at 22 years old, to become a millionaire by 25.
Who is the richest kid in the world? ›Prince George
As of September 2022, Prince George Alexander Louis has an estimated wealth of $3 billion, making him the richest boy in the world. Prince George of Cambridge, who was born on July 22, 2013, is also the second-wealthiest kid in the world.
The United States is the richest country in the world with the highest GDP, as of 2021. China is the second richest country in the world with a $17.734 trillion GDP.
Who is the No 1 richest person in world in 2022? ›
Elon Musk
Elon Musk is the co-founder and CEO of Tesla and is currently the richest person in the world, he has a net worth of $201.3 billion.
The study measured the most millionaires per city worldwide, and it turns out that New York City tops the list at number one. According to Henley & Partners, NYC is home to 345,600 millionaires, including 737 centi-millionaires (with wealth of USD 100 million or more) and 59 billionaires.
What is the biggest company in the world by employees? ›Cargill is the most valuable private company in the world. 2 It is a company that you probably have only scant familiarity with, yet have almost certainly patronized. So who owns Cargill? The Cargill family, of course.
What is the biggest industry in the world? ›That's right, the financial industry is the largest industry in the world! Totalling $109 trillion, it dwarfs the competition. ¹ For comparison, real estate is worth $33 trillion and retail amounts to $26 trillion.
What is the most successful company ever? ›During the 17th century, the Dutch East India Company cornered the booming spice market and pioneered trade routes between Asia and Europe. It is widely considered the most profitable corporation ever created.
What are the 5 largest industries in the world? ›- Global Consumer Electronics Manufacturing. 17,518,424.
- Global Commercial Real Estate. 17,164,710.
- Global Fast Food Restaurants. 13,458,146.
- Global HR & Recruitment Services. 11,988,376.
- Global Apparel Manufacturing. ...
- Global Hotels & Resorts. ...
- Global Coal Mining. ...
- Global Tourism.
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) projected the semiconductor industry to grow by 8% to 10% in 2022, followed by a weaker 2023, due to weaknesses in the personal computer and smartphone manufacturing industries, Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said.
What company is best to invest in right now? ›- Comcast CMCSA.
- Equifax EFX.
- Anheuser-Busch InBev BUD.
- TransUnion TRU.
- Masco MAS.
- Guidewire Software GWRE.
- Walt Disney DIS.
- International Flavors & Fragrances IFF.
This list comprises the world's largest companies by consolidated revenue, according to the Fortune Global 500 2022 rankings. American retail corporation Walmart has been the world's largest company by revenue since 2014.
What is Malaysia famous business? ›
Oil and gas
While Malaysia is the second-largest producer of oil and gas in Southeast Asia, the Malaysian government has continued to encourage FDI (foreign direct investment) in many sectors, including oil and gas.
Statistics | |
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Main industries | Electronics, semiconductors, microchips, integrated circuits, rubber, oleochemicals, automotive, optical devices, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, smelting, timber, wood pulp, Islamic finance, petroleum, liquified natural gas, petrochemicals, telecommunication product |
Which big 4 accounting firm pays the most? Well it depends on which practice you want to go into. If you want to make the most money in consulting, Deloitte pays the best. However if you want to make the most money in auditing or tax PwC is likely your best bet.
Why is Big 4 so famous? ›The Big 4 firms have operations and offices in nearly every country in the world. These companies literally span the globe. They work with the most successful multi-national corporations in the world, and are able to offer their services in any location that their clients do business.
Is Big 4 stressful? ›Big four working hours are so long and can take up a majority of your day. If you find big 4 work depressing, then it might cause depression because it is your primary focus. This is why the big four push for worklife balance. Having any kind of worklife balance is truly difficult at the big 4 accounting firm.
What is the top 10 richest company? ›- Apple Inc. ...
- Saudi Aramco Market Cap ($2.33 trillion): It is the largest oil corporation in the world and accounts for more than half of Saudi Arabia's revenue. ...
- Microsoft Corp. ...
- Alphabet Inc. ...
- Amazon.com Inc. ...
- Tesla Inc. ...
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ...
- NVIDIA Corp.
- 1Walmart.
- 2Amazon.
- 3Apple.
- 4CVS Health.
- 5UnitedHealth Group.
- 6Exxon Mobil.
- 7Berkshire Hathaway.
- 8Alphabet.
According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the agriculture sector recorded the strongest growth in productivity with 4.8% in the final quarter of 2017, adding 10.7% of value to the entire industry.
What ranking is Malaysia in richest country? ›Country | GDP (IMF '20) | Per Capita (UN) |
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Malaysia | $337.28 Bn | $8,737,390 |
South Africa | $335.34 Bn | $4,932,724 |
Venezuela | $47.26 Bn | $10,295,370 |
Pakistan | $299.30 Bn | $1,197,948 |
Rank | Country | GDP-PPP ($) |
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57 | Seychelles | 35,272 |
58 | Malaysia | 32,901 |
59 | Kazakhstan | 30,502 |
60 | Russia | 30,013 |
What is the most demanding job in Malaysia? ›
- Managing Director and Chief Executive (1121) ...
- Finance Managers (1211): ...
- Human Resource Managers (1212): ...
- Policy and Planning Managers (1213): ...
- Business Services Managers (1214): ...
- Sales and Marketing Managers (1221) ...
- Advertising and Public Relations Managers (1222):
- #1. Computer Science. ...
- #2. Game Design and Development. ...
- #3. Data Science. ...
- #4. Creative Multimedia (Graphic Design, Animation and Multimedia Design) ...
- #5. Actuarial Science. ...
- #6. Medicine and Nursing. ...
- #7. Chemistry. ...
- #8. Occupational Safety and Health.