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Events Manager
Role summary
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The Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings and other functions at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La. Requirements typically include experience in hotel banqueting, event planning or sales, strong organisational and communication skills, excellent client service, and the ability to manage budgets, suppliers and operational teams. The successful candidate should be confident negotiating with clients, preparing event proposals, coordinating with food and beverage departments, and resolving issues calmly. Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve evenings, weekends and public holidays. Knowledge of local venues, corporate accounts and the Penang hospitality market would be an advantage.
Can I work in Malaysia?
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How it works
How it works: Line staff: worker quotas for 15 Asian countries, frozen since March 2023 and not reopened for hotels. Others: Employment Pass at RM 5,000+ basic (about USD 1,150).
Watch for: Hotels were left out of the 2025 quota reopenings and no 2026 hotel opening was found. Sabah and Sarawak run their own immigration: a Peninsular pass is not valid there.
Official source: Immigration Department of Malaysia: foreign workers. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malaysia
Usual for Malaysia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts: usually shared staff quarters; city hotels: usually not; managers may get an allowance |
|---|---|
| Meals | Usually duty meals in a staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior expat packages only; not standard |
| Service charge | About 10% on bills, shared by points; cannot count towards the minimum wage (by law) |
| Contract | Pass-linked fixed term: 1 year for line staff, up to 5 for managers; probation usually 3 to 6 months |
| Leave | Peninsular Malaysia: 8 days a year, 12 after 2 years, 16 after 5; 11 public holidays; 45-hour week (by law) |
| Income tax | Flat 30% until you pass 182 days in a year, then 0% to 30% (about 4% at RM 5,000 a month, before reliefs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is a contemporary full-service hotel located in George Town, Penang, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its multicultural history, food and architecture. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company operating hotels and resorts across Asia and other global destinations. The hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups and event organisers, with accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, banqueting services and leisure amenities. Its central location provides convenient access to George Town’s heritage district, shopping areas, transport links and local attractions. As part of Shangri-La, JEN typically places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service standards, teamwork, employee development and cultural awareness. The Events Manager would work closely with sales, food and beverage, kitchen, front office and operations teams to deliver successful functions and maintain the hotel’s reputation.