The Events Manager will plan, sell, coordinate and deliver meetings, conferences, weddings and other events for Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Golden Sands Resort in Penang. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, events or a related field, together with several years of hotel or event-sales experience. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills are essential, along with good knowledge of banquet operations, budgeting, contracts and customer relationship management. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, well organised, guest focused and able to manage multiple deadlines while working closely with sales, catering, kitchen and operations teams. Flexibility, professional grooming and willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays are also expected.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. The group is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and a strong focus on personalised guest experiences. In Penang, Shangri-La operates Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and Golden Sands Resort, both located along Batu Feringgi beach. Rasa Sayang is positioned as an upscale, tranquil resort with extensive gardens, restaurants, meeting facilities and wellness services, while Golden Sands caters particularly well to families and leisure travellers. Together, the properties host weddings, corporate meetings, incentive groups and social celebrations. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop careers across hotel operations and the wider Shangri-La network.
Penang Island offers a practical relocation destination for hospitality professionals, with employment opportunities in luxury hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, retail and tourism-related services. The island combines George Town’s UNESCO-listed heritage streets with beach resorts around Batu Feringgi, creating a lifestyle that blends culture, food and coastal living. Residents enjoy hawker cuisine, cafés, festivals, galleries, shopping and relatively affordable living compared with Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Public buses, e-hailing services and private vehicles are the main transport options, although traffic can be busy. Foreign employees normally need a Malaysian employer to sponsor the appropriate Employment Pass before starting work; eligibility, salary thresholds and documentation depend on the role and nationality. Employers commonly assist with applications, but candidates should confirm sponsorship, medical checks, accommodation, insurance and relocation benefits in writing. Malaysia’s tropical climate is warm and humid year-round, with heavier rain during monsoon periods.
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