http://forum.lowyat.net/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:58:28 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4270253 There is a huge gap in the industry for <b>skilled</b> Close Protection Officers (bodyguards) in Malaysia at this current point in time. <br /><br />Some of our Chinese clients have specifically requested a CPO who is able to speak English and Mandarin, and I scratch my head as to why the market appears to be dominated by individuals who can only speak Malay and think that carrying a firearm without any close protection training somehow qualifies them for this job. <br /><br />On the other hand, embassies who are our clients frequently ask for CPOs who can speak, read and write English but also know the local area well. So far, besides my own CPOs who I have put through a UK training course, I have been unable to find any such individuals within the market. <br /><br />Is there a reason why more educated and career-minded individuals are not pursuing this line of work despite the fact that embassies and VIP managers are willing to pay up to £250 a day for skilled protection services?<br /><br />Is it a training gap which needs to be filled, and how much would people be willing to pay to undergo formal close protection training?<br /><br />Thanks. <br /> P0l3cat Jobs &amp; Careers Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:53:59 +0800