I'm assuming that by 'chemist' you're referring to laboratory based work where chemistry knowledge is indispensable.

There is always demand for QA/QC chemists as they're required in a wide array of industries. Pay extra attention to the principles behind HPLC/GC/NMR and (if you're still an undergraduate student) get into a research group that would grant you access to those instruments, such experiences will help make you stand out among the pool of applicants.

I believe the starting pay is around RM 3-4 k  for a fresh grad, but your career advancement would be limited until you get a postgraduate degree.

for a chemist, generally the pay is a bit on the low side. What u can do is try to enter either:

i) Petrochem (hardest to enter) or
ii) Chemical based company (western/japanese/korean mnc)

both have good remuneration package. The HR has good communication among these chemical companies and they will tried to revise the package to prevent good talent jump to another company..

Hope this will help

oh, if u have good personality, might want to try sales chemist as well.