Selangor career carnival offers 3,568 jobs for vulnerable groups

Shah Alam, Oct 11 — The Selangor government has unveiled the Selangor JobCare Istimewa Career Carnival 2026, a monumental event offering 3,568 job opportunities for vulnerable groups. State Human Resources and Poverty Eradication Committee chairman V. Papparaidu revealed that the government recognized the challenges faced by these groups in securing employment, specifically persons with disabilities (OKU), Orang Asli, military veterans, and senior citizens.

The carnival, attended by 40 employers spanning various sectors, promises to provide more avenues for jobseekers to find roles that align with their qualifications, skills, and experience. Among the 3,568 positions, 1,603 are earmarked for Orang Asli, 1,333 for veterans, 472 for OKU, and 160 for senior citizens. A whopping 80 percent of these vacancies are situated within Selangor, with the remaining positions scattered across other states.

Speaking at the carnival's opening ceremony, chaired by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, Papparaidu stressed that boosting the Orang Asli community's income would elevate their socio-economic status, including that of the youth. He highlighted veterans' valuable assets of experience, discipline, and skills, which sectors can easily tap into.

Papparaidu also emphasized the potential of persons with disabilities as productive employees while reiterating that senior citizens can continue to contribute to society and the economy. The carnival promises a spectrum of job roles with salaries ranging from RM5,000 to RM12,999, including positions in management, technical, and engineering fields.

Papparaidu reiterated that human capital development remains a perpetual priority, and ensuring Selangor residents are prepared for the job market while enhancing their income and establishing sustainable careers is crucial.