What paper size does a Malaysia CV use?

A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in Malaysia. CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.

What date format should I use on a Malaysia CV?

DD/MM/YYYY is the convention recruiters in Malaysia expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.

What language should my Malaysia CV be written in?

Common defaults are en, ms, zh, ta. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting Malaysia recruiters.

Does CVJinny work for Malaysia job applications?

Yes — CVJinny is built for Malaysia (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.

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Date format

DD/MM/YYYY

Languages

en + ms + zh + ta

Phone format

+0. Strong outbou

What Malaysia recruiters expect

Malaysian CVs follow modified British + ASEAN convention. 2 pages reverse-chronological. JobsMalaysia (jobsmalaysia.gov.my) under the Ministry of Human Resources (mohr.gov.my) is the public employment service. English dominates business / multinationals / banking / tech; Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) for public sector / GLCs; Mandarin valuable for Chinese-Malaysian businesses + China-corridor roles; Tamil for some private-sector roles serving Indian-Malaysian customer bases. Photo + DOB + race + religion historically common (Bumiputera status is a formal hiring consideration for some positions). NRIC (national ID) NEVER on a public CV. Date format DD/MM/YYYY. Phone +60. Strong outbound corridor to Singapore, Australia, UK, US, UAE. Diaspora applications strip race / religion.

Local job titles we know

financeFinancial Analyst / Penganalisis Kewangan
hospitalityGeneral Manager / Pengurus Besar
hospitalityExecutive Chef / Cef Eksekutif
hospitalityF&B Manager / Pengurus Makanan & Minuman
hospitalityPengurus Hadapan Pejabat
manufacturingSupply Chain Manager / Pengurus Rantaian Bekalan
manufacturingMechanical Engineer / Jurutera Mekanikal
manufacturingProduction Manager / Pengurus Pengeluaran

Trusted government sources we cite

MOHR — official portal— Kementerian Sumber Manusia (MOHR) — Malaysia Ministry of Human Resources
JTKSM — Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (English)— Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia (JTKSM) — Department of Labour, Peninsular Malaysia

Malaysia CV — frequently asked questions

What paper size does a Malaysia CV use?: A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in Malaysia. CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.
What date format should I use on a Malaysia CV?: DD/MM/YYYY is the convention recruiters in Malaysia expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.
What language should my Malaysia CV be written in?: Common defaults are en, ms, zh, ta. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting Malaysia recruiters.
Does CVJinny work for Malaysia job applications?: Yes — CVJinny is built for Malaysia (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.

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