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News Asia Job Index Q3 2014 saw Annual Growth in Job Advertisements in both Malaysia and Singapore KUALA LUMPUR | The Robert Walters Asia Job Index reveals that the total number of job advertisements for professional positions in Malaysia grew by 53 percent from Q3 2013 to Q3 2014, showing an overall improvement in business confidence and demand for skilled candidates across the region. Malaysia Market Commentary ∙ Strong demand for legal and compliance professionals which rose 44 percent from 2013 as multinational commerce and financial services firms localised their in-house counsel roles; ∙ Thriving oil and gas sector drove the 48 percent increase in job advertising for engineering professionals particularly those technically skilled to work in exploration sites across the country; ∙ The entrance and aggressive boutique expansion plans of a major Australian retailer in Malaysia was a key factor for the 55 percent rise in retail job advertising; and ∙ Job advertising for IT professionals grew a notable 60 percent from 2013 as more November 2014 13