Malaysia Jobs: Kuantan Magnet Plant to Create Up to 700 Jobs
Malaysia jobs news: a RM1 billion Lynas and JS Link partnership will build a rare earth magnet plant in Kuantan, Pahang, creating up to 700 jobs.
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- Lynas Rare Earths and South Korea's JS Link will build a permanent magnet plant in Kuantan, Pahang.
- The RM1 billion project could bring as many as 700 jobs.
- The plant will make NdFeB permanent magnets, with capacity of 3,000 tonnes a year.
- Lynas is also buying an A$50 million (around RM144 million) stake in JS Link and will supply it with rare earth materials.
| Country | Worldwide |
|---|---|
| Organization | Lynas Rare Earths and JS Link |
| Official source | The Sun Malaysia – Lynas-JS Link partnership to create up to 700 jobs ✓ thesun.my |
New Malaysia jobs are on the way in Pahang. A RM1 billion partnership between Australia's Lynas Rare Earths and South Korea's JS Link will build a permanent magnet manufacturing plant in Kuantan, expected to create up to 700 jobs. Malaysia's Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) shared the details on 2 November 2026.
What is being built in Kuantan?
The factory will make neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets, powerful magnets used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines and many electronic devices.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Partners | Lynas Rare Earths Ltd and JS Link Inc (South Korea) |
| Location | Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia |
| Value | About RM1 billion long-term cooperation agreement |
| Jobs | Up to 700 |
| Product | NdFeB permanent magnets |
| Capacity | 3,000 tonnes a year |
| Extra investment | Lynas to take A$50 million (about RM144 million) equity in JS Link |
How did the deal come together?
The two companies first signed a memorandum of understanding in July 2025. It was upgraded to a long-term cooperation agreement signed on 7 July 2026. Lynas will also supply rare earth materials for magnet production in both Malaysia and South Korea.
Why does this matter for Malaysia?
NRES says the project moves Malaysia beyond simply processing raw rare earths into making high-value downstream products. It is part of the government's plan to build a complete rare earth industry, from exploration and mining to processing and manufacturing.
What jobs could be available?
A magnet manufacturing plant typically needs:
- Production operators and technicians
- Materials, process and quality engineers
- Maintenance and electrical technicians
- Laboratory analysts
- Supply chain, safety and admin staff
These are typical roles for this kind of plant, not a confirmed vacancy list. Hiring timelines have not yet been announced.
How do I apply?
No recruitment details have been published yet. Watch the official careers pages of Lynas Rare Earths and JS Link, and Malaysia's MYFutureJobs portal, for openings in Kuantan.
What it means for job seekers
- East coast manufacturing is growing. Kuantan is becoming a hub for rare earth processing.
- Engineering and technical skills pay off. Advanced materials jobs usually pay above average.
- Foreign workers need a valid Malaysian employment pass for skilled roles.
- Related: the Johor-Singapore economic zone could create 28,755 jobs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will the Kuantan magnet plant create?
Up to 700 jobs, according to Malaysia's Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry.
What will the Lynas and JS Link plant make?
Neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets, used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and electronics, with capacity of 3,000 tonnes a year.
Where is the new magnet plant?
In Kuantan, Pahang, on Malaysia's east coast, where Lynas already processes rare earths.
How big is the Lynas JS Link investment?
The long-term agreement is worth about RM1 billion, plus an A$50 million equity stake that Lynas is taking in JS Link.
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