Petronas named best company to work for in Malaysia for second year in a row

KUALA LUMPUR - Petronas continues to be the top-ranked company from last year in the 2022 LinkedIn Top Companies list in Malaysia, which is the second annual ranking of the 15 best workplaces to grow one's career.

In a statement, LinkedIn said the country's fully integrated oil and gas company, which is committed to upskill its employees to adapt rapidly changing business environment, topped the list followed by Maybank, Bosch, Permodalan Nasional Bhd (TNB), and B. Braun Group.

It said of the seven local companies ranked in 2022, three were government-linked companies (GLCs) along with government-linked investment companies (GLIC).

There were Petronas, Maybank, PNB and TNB (number 11).

"These government entities are among the biggest employers in the country and continue to hire talent ranging from entry-level to senior roles, as well as offering internships and trainee programme opportunities," it said.

Offering flexible work scenario, Maybank introduced a hybrid work environment which enabled employees to have access to hot-desking and collaborative meeting rooms, while PNB started new flexible work arrangements, allowing 1,750 employees to work from home during the pandemic.

It also noted through the global initiative 4Diversity, B. Braun Group was focusing on raising awareness and opportunities for equal career advancement.- BERNAMA