Malaysia overview
Malaysia is a unique and vibrant country holding a cocktail of cultures, and is home to the famous Petronas Twin Towers. Aside from its impressive capital city, the overall infrastructure of Malaysia is one of the best in Asia and is continuously developing. Rapidly growing as a major Asian business hub, an internship in Malaysia is an ideal opportunity to gain international working experience.
An international Malaysia internship will look impressive on your CV when applying to companies in the future. Employers will recognize that you are much more diverse than other candidates by seeing that you went out of your comfort zone by interning in a foreign country. Going abroad to pursue a Malaysia internship will not only increase your skills and knowledge but also your professional network by meeting industry professionals.
Choosing to take part in a Malaysia internship to acquire international work experience is a great opportunity for any young professionals or university students. As a newly industrialized country, Malaysia is undergoing a major economic development and businesses are booming. A little-known fact about Malaysia is that its economy is one of the most competitive in Asia, and is growing at a steady rate. Major industries to pursue in Malaysia are Environmental, Finance, and PR & Marketing.
AIP maintains a large network of partner companies, comprising of a broad range of industry fields to offer internships in Malaysia for international students. Whether you are interested in a Malaysia summer internship or any other time during the year, it doesn’t matter. We accept applications throughout the entire calendar year for Malaysia internships!
Popular internships in Malaysia
Internship experience in Malaysia
Malaysia is an extraordinary country in Southeast Asia and has major cultural influences from Singapore, China, and India. When arriving in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, you will recognize that the locals are very friendly and live a relaxed lifestyle. Your lifestyle as an international intern in Malaysia will provide you the chance to experience first hand what it is like to live and work in this rapidly growing Southeast Asian business hub.
We highly encourage you to explore everything that this incredible country has to offer during your Malaysia internship. Having a mix of big city life, tropical rainforests, and stunning sandy beaches, there are so many sights to see and activities to participate in. A few must-see landmarks during your leisure time away from your internship in Malaysia are visiting the breathtaking Batu Caves, the Kuala Lumpur tower for the gorgeous city views, and the getaway Rawa Island.
Malaysia accommodation
- Fully furnished accommodation
- Free Hi-Speed Wifi access
- Close proximity to the workplace
- Walking distance to public transportation
- 24-hour security surveillance
- Local & international restaurants nearby
Malaysia accommodation
- Fully furnished accommodation
- Free Hi-Speed Wifi access
- Close proximity to the workplace
- Walking distance to public transportation
- 24-hour security surveillance
- Local & international restaurants nearby
Visa information
Malaysia offers a Social Visit Pass (SVP), which is eligible for students currently enrolled in a university. The SVP will allow you to stay up to 90 days in Malaysia, depending on your nationality. After the initial 90 days, the visa can be extended and will be reviewed by an immigration officer on a case by case basis.
Apply online and our staff can help you further in regards to your visa eligibility for Malaysia.
Note: Immigration laws are updated frequently, so the above text may be subject to change.
Our
process
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1. Apply
Apply online and our admissions team will get back to you within 24 hours to schedule your interview with an AIP representative.
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2. Interview
During your interview, one of our AIP representatives will ask you questions about your background, past work experiences, internship preferences and goals.
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3. Pay Deposit
If you are officially accepted into AIP, you will be asked to confirm your spot in our program with a deposit fee.
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4. Placement
Our experienced placement team will match you with your ideal host company and arrange an online interview for you with them.
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5. Final Payment
Once your internship has been accepted by yourself and the host company, you will be invoiced for the final payment which will officially confirm your placement.
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6. Prepare
After your payment confirmation, we will assist you in the visa application process, as well as arranging airport pickup and accommodation (if applicable).
AIPx might be a suitable option for you if you are in a hurry. Via AIPx, we will have an interview confirmed for you within 11 working days only (The normal process can take up to 8 weeks).
