Head of Government Relations (MY/ SEA) - MY, Penang, Malaysia

Originally posted 18 September 2026 by the employer — open 0 days.

About the role

The Director, Government Relations (Malaysia/SE Asia) will lead AMD's government relations strategy and stakeholder engagement activities in Malaysia and in key markets in Southeast Asia. The role will serve as the primary interface with government officials, regulators, industry associations, and strategic stakeholders to advance the company's business, policy, and investment objectives across semiconductor design, research and development, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, trade, investment, and workforce development.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain relationships with senior government officials, policymakers, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as AMD's primary representative before relevant ministries, agencies, and public institutions, including the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ministry of Digital, and Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
• Monitor, analyze, and help shape policy developments affecting business and investment priorities.
• Develop advocacy strategies that support sustainable business growth and investment objectives.
• Support major capital investment, expansion, design, research and development, and related projects in Malaysia.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and corporate leadership on political, regulatory, and geopolitical developments.

What you'll need

• Extensive experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or public sector engagement.
• Experience working in or with the Malaysian government, government-linked institutions, multinational corporations, or trade associations.
• Strong understanding of Malaysia's political institutions, policymaking processes, and economic development priorities.
• Demonstrated success engaging senior government officials and business executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, or Business.

Nice to have

• Experience in semiconductors, technology, digital infrastructure, telecommunications, manufacturing, or another advanced technology sector.
• Familiarity with Malaysia's National Semiconductor Strategy and related industrial policy initiatives.
• An established network across relevant Malaysian ministries and agencies.
• Regional Southeast Asia government affairs experience.
• Experience working effectively in a highly matrixed multinational organization.