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Malay

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Malay language.

Malay — the Malay language. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: Malaysian, competent in Malay, ability to comprehend spoken and written Malay and to speak and write in Malay

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Frequently asked questions

What is Malay?

The Malay language.

What category of skill is Malay?

ESCO classifies Malay under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Malay between industries?

ESCO tags Malay as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Malay the same as Malaysian?

Yes — Malay is also known as Malaysian, competent in Malay, or ability to comprehend spoken and written Malay and to speak and write in Malay. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Malay?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Malay and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.