Environmental Consultant / Officer
RisingAgriculture
Runs environmental impact assessments, ESG reporting and compliance for developers, plantations and industry. Growing with Malaysia's ESG disclosure requirements and DOE oversight.
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Where you'd usually workForests, rivers and the outdoors
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Pay in the private market
Monthly pay from fresh grad to mid-career, from the salary guide cited on this page.
Entry
Mid-career
Government pay isn't shown: we haven't yet sourced the SSPA civil-service salary tables, and we won't estimate them.
Job demand outlook
Hiring is growing: more openings expected over the next few years.
Your readiness
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Matriculation
One or two years, heavily subsidised with allowance. Competitive, quota-based entry.
Asasi / Foundation
One-year runway into a specific university: public via UPU or private direct entry.
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Quick answers
How do you become an Environmental Consultant / Officer in Malaysia?
Routes after SPM that lead here include Matriculation and Asasi / Foundation.
What should I study to become an Environmental Consultant / Officer?
Related fields of study: Agriculture, Science and Renewable Energy. SPM subjects that help most: Biology, Chemistry, Economics / Business and Mathematics.
How much does an Environmental Consultant / Officer earn in Malaysia?
Published figures put starting pay at RM2,800 – RM4,000 a month, and RM5,000 – RM8,500 with experience (source: JobStreet Salary Guide, Jan 2026).
Subjects that matter here
The SPM subjects worth your effort for this career, with the reason for each.
Skills to build
What beginner adverts asked for
We read 8 internship and fresh-graduate adverts in related fields (August 2026). A small sample from one job site, not every vacancy.
5 of 8 were internships
Minimum CGPA asked
3.00 to 3.00
Stated in 2 adverts. Others did not state one.
Languages named
Bahasa Malaysia
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About this information
This describes what the job involves. Pay, demand and entry routes differ in Malaysia, so check the Pathways and Programmes pages for local requirements.
Source: JobStreet Salary Guide · as of Jan 2026
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