Selangor career carnival offers 3,568 jobs for vulnerable groups

Shah Alam, Oct 11 — In a bid to bolster job prospects for vulnerable groups, the Selangor government has launched the Selangor JobCare Istimewa Career Carnival 2026, which has advertised 3,568 job openings. State Human Resources and Poverty Eradication Committee chairman V. Papparaidu highlighted the challenges these groups face in entering the job market, including persons with disabilities, Orang Asli, military veterans, and senior citizens.

The carnival, attended by 40 employers from diverse sectors, aims to provide more avenues for jobseekers to find roles that align with their qualifications, skills, and experience. Papparaidu disclosed that among the 3,568 positions, 1,603 are for Orang Asli, 1,333 for veterans, 472 for Oku, and 160 for senior citizens. Of these, 2,854 or 80 percent are situated in Selangor, while the remaining opportunities are spread across other states.

During the carnival's opening ceremony, officiated by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari at the Shah Alam City Council convention centre, Papparaidu emphasized that empowering the Orang Asli community would improve their household income and overall socio-economic status. He further stated that veterans' experience, discipline, and acquired skills can prove invaluable to both the public and private sectors.

Persons with disabilities, he said, can be productive employees, and senior citizens can continue to contribute to society and the economy. The one-day carnival offers a range of job opportunities with salaries between RM5,000 and RM12,999, including roles in management, technical, and engineering fields. Papparaidu underscored that human capital development remains a continuous priority, and Selangor residents must be prepared not just for the job market but also to enhance their income and build sustainable careers.