Curtin Malaysia, PERKESO join forces to connect job seekers with over 50 employers at Careers Fair 2026

Miri, Sarawak – 7 August 2026 – Thousands of job seekers, fresh graduates and students are expected to benefit when Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) and the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO), through its MYFutureJobs platform, bring together nearly Over 50 leading employers for the Curtin Malaysia x MYFutureJobs Careers Fair 2026 on 13 and 14 August.

The two-day careers fair, to be held at Curtin Malaysia’s Recreation & Event Centre in Miri, marks a new chapter for one of northern Sarawak’s largest annual recruitment events. While Curtin Malaysia has organised the fair for more than a decade, this is the first time it is being held in collaboration with PERKESO’s national employment platform, MYFutureJobs, significantly expanding opportunities for both employers and job seekers.

Open to the public, the fair aims to connect graduates, experienced professionals, career changers and students with employers offering full-time positions, management trainee programmes and internship opportunities across a broad range of industries.

Visitors can look forward to diverse opportunities tailored to every skill level, and take advantage of on-the-spot interviews, resume reviews, career consultations and networking opportunities with employers from sectors including engineering, energy, oil and gas, aviation, digital technology, construction, manufacturing, logistics, finance, accounting, healthcare, retail and agriculture.

Technology and engineering candidates can connect with representatives from Melexis (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, SCORE EPCC Sdn Bhd, 3A Global Integrated Engineering Sdn Bhd, SLB, Schneider Electric, TKR Engineering Sdn Bhd, and Evol Technologies Sdn Bhd.

For job seekers focused on energy and industrial infrastructure, participating employers include Seacademy Sdn Bhd, Torr Energy Sdn Bhd, VTEB Pinewall Sdn Bhd, Vantris Energy Berhad, Petra Energy Berhad, Petra Resources Sdn Bhd, Raw Energy Sdn Bhd, Sinohydro Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd, China State Construction Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd, QM Materials (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, ND Paper Malaysia (Selangor) Sdn Bhd, Perbena Emas Sdn Bhd, KOMATSU East Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Pekerjaan Piasau Konkerit Sdn Bhd, and MISARMA Enterprise Sdn Bhd.

Logistics, maritime, and aviation opportunities will be represented by Harbour-Link Group Berhad, AirBorneo Airways Sdn Bhd, SITC Containers Lines (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd and DSV.

Professional services, finance, and accounting institutions attending the fair include CPA Australia Ltd, Great Eastern Life Assurance, KPMG PLT, The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia, Andy Chia & Co., Crowe Malaysia PLT, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Market Management Services Sdn Bhd, Top Advisors, JS Boom (Public Mutual), and a joint initiative by MICPA and CA ANZ.

In addition, major corporate conglomerates, education institutions, healthcare providers, and retail brands will be actively recruiting, including Shin Yang Group of Companies, Daya Singa Sdn Bhd, Dai Lieng Group Berhad, Naim Holdings Berhad, SD Guthrie Plantation (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, Armada Bangsa Services Sdn Bhd, Curtin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, GlobalTix Sdn Bhd, UNIQLO Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the Center For Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS), PMG Healthcare Sdn Bhd, KPJ Miri Specialist Hospital, Teach for Malaysia, and Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP).

The fair will be officially opened by Telang Usan Assemblyman Dato Dennis Ngau on Thursday, 13 August, at 10.30 am.

Curtin Malaysia Pro Vice-Chancellor, President and Chief Executive Professor Vincent Lee said the collaboration with PERKESO reflects a shared commitment to strengthening graduate employability and supporting Sarawak’s workforce development.

“The Curtin Malaysia x MYFutureJobs Careers Fair 2026 provides an important platform for employers to engage directly with talented graduates and job seekers while giving our students and the wider community greater access to meaningful career opportunities. Through this collaboration, we are helping to build a skilled workforce that will support Sarawak’s and Malaysia’s continued economic growth,” he said.

Manager of Careers and Alumni Relations Chin Li Yen described the partnership with PERKESO and MYFutureJobs as a significant milestone for Curtin Malaysia’s long-running careers fair.

“By working with MYFutureJobs, we are extending the reach and impact of the careers fair, making it easier for employers to identify quality talent while providing job seekers with direct access to a wider range of employment opportunities. We encourage all attendees to come prepared with updated resumes and take advantage of the opportunity to meet recruiters face-to-face,” she said.

Admission to the Curtin Malaysia x MYFutureJobs Careers Fair 2026 is free and open to everyone, including current and soon-to-graduate students and alumni of Curtin Malaysia, graduates from all higher education institutions, experienced professionals, job seekers and members of the public.

For registration or further information, contact Curtin Malaysia’s Careers and Alumni Relations Office at +60 85 630 100 ext. 2588 or email career_alumni@curtin.edu.my.

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The Curtin Malaysia x MYFutureJobs Careers Fair 2026 will bring together over 50 employers and job seekers on 13 and 14 August.

This 17th edition of the Careers Fair will be one of the largest ever.

Scene from last year’s Careers Fair.

Industry players from a wide spectrum of sectors will be represented at the fair.