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Resume and CV guide for Malaysia

How resumes and CVs are written in Malaysia: typical length (1–2 pages), photo expectations, date format (DD/MM/YYYY), education conventions and a builder configured for the Malaysia market.

Malaysia employers usually ask for a CV — commonly written as “Resume / CV”. What that document looks like locally differs from the generic advice you will find elsewhere, so the details below describe practice in Malaysia specifically.

At a glance

  • Document: Resume / CV (CV)
  • Typical length: 1–2 pages
  • Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
  • Phone format: +60 12 345 6789
  • Photo: commonly included
  • Page size: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
  • Most common language of application: ms

Length expectations in Malaysia

Two pages.

Photos

Commonly included with local applications.

Professional summary

Two to four lines stating your objective.

Education

Include classification where relevant to the role.

Work experience

Mention language ability and regional exposure.

Format and delivery

A4 paper, day/month/year dates, and the state name with the postcode.

Common sections used in Malaysia

  • Summary
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Skills
  • References
  • Languages

General career guidance based on common practice — not legal, immigration or hiring compliance advice. Expectations vary by employer, industry and seniority.

Build for this market

Pick Malaysia in the builder and the date format, address order, phone guidance and page size adjust accordingly. Section headings stay in your chosen language.