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Public encouraged to cooperate as DEPS conducts 2026 Labour Force Survey

The Government of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, through the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is conducting Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2026 throughout the country from October 5 to November 1, 2026.

The survey’s purpose is to collect latest information on the size, structure, distribution and characteristics of the labour force, employment, unemployment, and other economic characteristics of the population to assist in the planning, research, policymaking, and management of the labour force.

LFS 2026 is conducted under the Statistics Act, Chapter 81 from the Laws of Brunei Darussalam.

The department assured selected participating households that the information collected during the survey will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only.

Photos show survey participation in progress. PHOTOS: MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, TRADE AND INDUSTRY

Pursuant to Section 9 of the Statistics Act, the failure or reluctance to give the required information or furnish false particulars is an offence carrying a penalty of a fine of BND4,000.

The department said to ensure safety, the public can verify the identity of DEPS survey officers as the officers wear a survey pass with DEPS logo, their photo, identity card number and name; they wear official vests displaying JPES name; they present an official appointment letter confirming their authorisation by DEPS to conduct the survey; they present an official notification letter from DEPS explaining the purpose of the survey; and they will never request money or payment, personal passwords or bank details.

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : BORNEO BULLETIN/

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