Gamuda Berhad is a global engineering, property, and infrastructure company based in Malaysia. Established in 1976, Gamuda has grown into Malaysia’s leading infrastructure and property developer, recognized for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company partners with local businesses worldwide, contributing to the construction and infrastructure landscape through expertise in railways, metro systems, tunneling, roads, bridges, water treatment plants, airports, townships, high-rise buildings, and digital Industrialized Building System (IBS). Gamuda currently operates in nine countries, including Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, India, Vietnam, Bahrain, and Qatar.
A People-Centric Approach to Growth
Gamuda places significant emphasis on human capital, ensuring the development and well-being of its 3,615-strong workforce. The company’s Diversity and Inclusion policy guides a flexible and responsible recruitment strategy, ensuring equal employment opportunities across its various business units and locations. Through its Human Resources policy on Recruitment and Selection, Gamuda fosters an all-inclusive workforce free from discrimination.
Since 2018, the Gamuda Women Empowerment Network (GWEN) has been instrumental in supporting women employees, offering development opportunities and career advancement pathways. Through the Women@Work Initiative, the company provides extended maternity leave and flexible working arrangements to support working mothers.
Recognizing that engineering excellence and innovation come from within, Gamuda continuously invests in talent development. The company runs various training academies, including the Gamuda Plant Operator School, Tunnelling Training Academy, Construction Training Centre, and Building Information Modelling Academy. These initiatives help ensure a professional and highly skilled workforce that drives Gamuda’s position as a leader in the industry.
Career Growth and Talent Development
Gamuda’s commitment to talent development extends beyond training, offering career transition programs tailored to employee needs and opportunities. The Cross-Industry Placement initiative allows employees to gain experience in partner organizations, developing skills in innovation, creative thinking, and multitasking. This exposure helps create well-rounded professionals equipped to tackle the dynamic demands of the industry.
The Gamuda Graduate Programme (GGP) is designed to fast-track high-potential fresh graduates into key positions within the organization. Participants rotate through various departments in their chosen field, gaining a comprehensive understanding of interrelated work processes, projects, and teamwork. Additionally, Gamuda supports employees who wish to transition into different business areas within the Group, fostering professional growth beyond traditional career pathways.
In recognition of fresh graduates’ contributions, Gamuda increased its entry-level salaries, raising engineers’ pay from RM3,300 to RM3,500 and non-engineering graduates’ pay from RM3,000 to RM3,200. The company also raised the minimum wage for foreign workers from RM1,200 to RM1,600 while continuing its long-standing policy of providing free accommodation at purpose-built Centralized Labour Quarters (CLQs).
Enhancing Employee Benefits and Well-being
Gamuda continuously enhances its employee benefits program, prioritizing well-being and work-life balance. In April 2021, the company expanded its Flexi-Wellness Benefits (FWB) program to cover Covid-19 diagnostic tests for employees’ family members. It also revised its compensation policy to guarantee adequate minimum payouts to beneficiaries in the event of an employee’s passing.
The pandemic accelerated the adoption of flexible working arrangements, with remote work becoming a key aspect of Gamuda’s workforce strategy. To support employees, the company introduced new benefits such as home internet connectivity and home-office furniture provisions, ensuring a productive work environment from home.
Gamuda’s holistic approach to employee care and development sets it apart as an organization that truly puts people first. Its commitment to diversity, professional growth, and employee well-being ensures that the company remains a leader not only in infrastructure and property development but also in fostering a thriving and inclusive workplace culture.
