| Azaraimy HH |
THE Labour Department held a roadshow yesterday in Belait District to highlight the new process to obtain the Foreign Workers Licence (LPA) to bring foreign workers to Brunei Darussalam.
It was part of the ongoing series of roadshows that are held in districts throughout the country.
The roadshow was chaired by Assistant Labour Commissioner, Hazmin Hatta bin Haji Hamzah, at the Municipal Hall, Belait District.
Also present were senior officers from the Labour Department and officials from various agencies, including Employees Trust Fund (TAP).
Aemy Azlena binti Haji Azahari, Assistant Commissioner of Labour, briefed employers on the LPA process, while Asiah binti Ibrahim, Finance Officer from Labour Department, spoke of the deposit payments for foreign worker quota focusing on the use of Foreign Workers Takaful Insurance (JITPA), which is one of the processes to acquire LPA.
The new LPA process was introduced to provide efficient and high-quality services to the public and to enhance procedures for employers while dealing with the Labour Department.
One of the Labour Department Officers talking about Job Centre Brunei and its purposes.
Employers in KB during the LPA roadshow. – PHOTOS: AZARAIMY HH
The new LPA process supports the nation’s objectives to create a pro-business environment and a more organised and safer management of foreign workers in the country to safeguard national interests.
The new LPA process was also introduced to prioritise or encourage the recruitment of the locals.
The new LPA process is being implemented in stages, namely First Phase (new application starting October 1), Second Phase (additional application starting January 1, 2017) and Third Phase (renewal of application and contract changes starting April 1, 2017).
According to JobCentre Brunei website of the Local Employment and Workforce Development Agency (APTK), more than 8,900 people are registered with the APTK to look for jobs.
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