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Career fair offers 1,448 job vacancies

Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Manpower and Minister of Home Affairs Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman officiated the launching ceremony of the Jelajah Kerjaya 2026 Grand Finale at BRIDEX, Jerudong yesterday, featuring 113 exhibitors offering a total of 1,448 job vacancies.

Themed ‘Melangkah Menuju Masa Depan’, Jelajah Kerjaya 2026 is being held across all four districts as a platform to connect local jobseekers with employers, while strengthening collaboration among the government, private sector, educational and training institutions, and the community to develop an inclusive and sustainable employment ecosystem.

Beyond job opportunities, the event also highlights skills development, entrepreneurship, the gig economy and alternative career pathways to help locals explore employment and income opportunities suited to their interests, qualifications and potential.

Organised by Pusat Pekerjaan Brunei (PPB), Ministry of Home Affairs, the ceremony also featured the presentation of the Brunei Local Opportunity and Outstanding Merit (BLOOM) Awards, recognising companies’ commitment to supporting local workforce development.

This year’s awards comprised two categories.

The Best Local Recruitment at Jelajah Kerjaya 2025 award (Anugerah Pengambilan Anak Tempatan Terbaik Jelajah Kerjaya 2025) was presented to Aegis Secure Solutions Sdn Bhd, which recruited more than 50 local jobseekers into permanent positions through its participation in Jelajah Kerjaya 2025.

Meanwhile, the Inclusive Employer 2026 award (Anugerah Majikan Prihatin 2026) was presented to Royal Brunei Culinary for its commitment to providing inclusive employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The Jelajah Kerjaya 2026 Grand Finale is open to the public until October 18, 2026, from 9am to 5pm, with a break today from 11.30am to 2pm, at BRIDEX Halls 1 and 2, Jerudong. – James Kon

Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Manpower and Minister of Home Affairs Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman in a group photo. PHOTO: JAMES KON

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : BORNEO BULLETIN/JAMES KON

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