Does Malakoff pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Malakoff employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Malakoff . This rating has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Malakoff ?

56% of Malakoff employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Malakoff 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Malakoff ?

Engineer (13) , Executive (8) , Manager (6) , Mechanical Engineer (5) , Senior Executive (5) , Internship (4) , Senior Engineer (3) , Engineering Internship (2) , Internship Trainee (2) , Performance Engineer (2) , Technician (2) , Vice President (2)

What are the pros of working at Malakoff according to real employee reviews?

"good benefit for staff" ((in 14 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "back culture but very focused on what you are going to do." ((in 4 reviews)); "Excellent training facilities, top independent power producer in Malaysia, Rapid growth, Good remuneration & allowance, bonus" ((in 3 reviews)); "Friendly colleagues and flexible time" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Malakoff according to real employee reviews?

"Management also lack of understanding on technical skill that is related to core business." ((in 5 reviews)); "Low salary increment and no bonus" ((in 4 reviews)); "Very slow career progression (difficult to get promoted)." ((in 4 reviews)); "Lower salary compare to market rate." ((in 4 reviews)); "If you do not know how to play office politics, you are out!" ((in 3 reviews))

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Malakoff Reviews

3.1

56% would recommend to a friend

(80 total reviews)

Zainal Abidin Jalil

52% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture and values

2.6

Senior management

2.5

Diversity and inclusion

Malakoff has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 80 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Malakoff employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, mining, utilities industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

80 reviews

4.0

13 Mar 2026

Malakoff now is not the same Malakoff as before

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Salary quite competitive - Good medical benefit (GP, specialist, hospitalization, dental coverage) - Annual Leave (more than 14 days) - Replacement Leave (if PH falls on Saturday) - Hajj & Umrah Leave

Cons

- Management doesn't know what they want - Unclear direction - Low chance of promotion

3.0

5 Jan 2026

Challenging transition amid leadership change

Executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Malakoff is a stable concession-based company with strong operational infrastructure and a wide asset network across Malaysia. The organization provides solid benefits for full-time employees and offers valuable exposure to a large corporate environment driven by long-term government contracts. There is significant potential for growth if the company continues evolving its internal culture and leadership mindset.

Cons

The frequent changes in top management have resulted in unclear direction and inconsistent decision-making. Internal processes often feel reactive rather than strategic, and the organization still carries an older mentality that makes cultural transformation slow. Innovation is limited because the business model remains heavily dependent on government contracts, and shifting the overall mindset of teams toward a future-ready mentality has been a major challenge.

1.0

27 May 2026

A Financially Weak Company

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The office is near to public transport

Cons

- High turnover, and the company is constantly recruiting. - Weak management. - Not a good place to gain experience. - Weak and inefficient working environment. - No bonus and low salary increment. - Since most of the assets are going to expire, the company is currently in chaos.

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