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Gov’t to inject $1.65 billion into oil and gas industry Expansion of energy sector could create 45,000 jobs over next six years, says MEMI

March 23, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government plans to inject $1.65 billion into the oil and gas sector this year to spur industry expansion…

MEMI: Workforce localisation drive will be expanded to all insdustries 'We need to reduce reliance on foreign workers and put succession plans in place,' says MEMI minister

March 20, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Energy, Manpower and Industry (MEMI) is in talks with several government agencies to roll out its…

New MCYS programme to help low-income families secure jobs The TEKAD project will equip monthly welfare recipients with necessary skills for employment

March 19, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) is aiming to provide 200 welfare recipients with employment this year,…

LegCo members urge gov’t open up jobs in the public sector Parliament queries cabinet ministers on hiring freeze in civil service

March 13, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – With unemployment looming large in public discourse, Legislative Council members on Tuesday urged cabinet ministers on the to open…

‘Government, private sector need to intervene in Brunei’s unemployment issue’ Legislative Council members echo nation's worry over increasing rate of unemployment

March 9, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Unemployment was among the top issues discussed on the second day of the 15th Legislative Council meeting as parliamentarians…

Sultan calls for remedies to unemployment, sluggish economy At the opening of LegCo, the monarch says government leaders must work in 'solidarity and consensus'

March 7, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on Thursday voiced concern over Brunei’s sluggish economic growth and rising unemployment rate,…

Unemployment in Brunei rises to 9.3%, higher among men The Labour Force Survey 2017 also indicated a drop in average monthly income by almost $400 a month

January 2, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Brunei’s unemployment rate rose to 9.3 percent in 2017 from 6.9 percent in 2014, data from the Department of…

Anxiety looms over lack of employment opportunities for graduates Even with the local economy projected to grow by over 2% this year, jobseekers aren't as optimistic about their prospects

October 19, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Despite Brunei’s economy being projected to recover steadily in the coming years, jobseekers still feel the burden of uncertainty in…

Darting away at unemployment, Brunei’s first ride-sharing company wants to hire more drivers On a good month, a full-time DartCar driver can earn upwards of $1,500

October 6, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Every morning, Jihan Masria Al-Haqam Hj Masri gets up to prepare for a full day of ferrying strangers around.…

HM urges jobseekers to start businesses, be open to private sector jobs Brunei's unemployment rate stood at 6.9% in 2014, more than double the ASEAN average

July 5, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty the Sultan on Thursday reminded jobseekers to not be picky when looking for employment, despite the fact…

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