ScaT Fair returns to Kuching with over 1,500 job openings, engaging new programmes
KUCHING (June 20): More than 18,000 visitors and 50,000 online viewers are expected at the Sarawak Career and Training (SCaT) Fair 2025, to be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on July 5 to 6.
The state's largest annual education and career fair has attracted over 50 exhibitors, including companies, public and private higher education institutions, financial aid providers, technical schools, and government departments and agencies, said Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn.
The Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister said this year's SCaT Fair, with strong support from Social Security Organisation (Socso) in managing industry participation, will feature walk-in interview sessions for job seekers.
'A total of 1,561 job vacancies across various sectors, including construction, manufacturing and more, will be offered,' he told a press conference at BCCK here today.
Sagah said Socso will also organise a Career Exploration Session aimed at empowering future job seekers, especially students, to develop clear career pathways and understand the evolving demands of the job market.
He said SCaT Fair will serve as a one-stop centre for students, youth, parents and the community at large, to provide comprehensive information on education and career opportunities, as well as details on educational financial aid available from participating agencies.
He added that the fair also aims to enhance the employability and marketability of graduates and youth, as well as empower them to make informed decisions about their futures and nurture interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) among schoolchildren.
'New to this year's fair is the Oil & Gas Zone, managed by Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros), which will highlight the participation of Petronas, ENEOS Xplora, PTTEP, Mubadala, Brooke Dockyard, Petra Energy and many more,' he emphasised.
In addition to employment opportunities, Sagah said the fair will also feature a series of exciting concurrent side programmes, namely the Sarawak Initiative Information Wall, Sarawak Mega Quizzes Challenges, STEM Playground, Skills Master Competition, Sarawak Blockchain & Crypto Day 2025, Sarawak Rocketeer CAN-SAT Challenge, Planetarium Sultan Iskandar (PSI) Dome, Kid's Fun Zone, Youth Icon Speaker Corner and SCaT Kamboh Stage.
He encouraged all Sarawakians to participate in the various events and exhibitions at the upcoming SCaT Fair 2025.
'For visitors seeking employment or planning to further their studies, I urge you to take full advantage of the consultations offered by esteemed institutions and participating companies at this fair. Seize this opportunity to learn and apply what you gain,' he said.
The 11th edition of SCaT Fair is jointly organised by the ministry, the Workforce Development Unit of the Premier's Department, Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas), Socso and Petros. It will be launched by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Since its inception, the SCaT Fair has become a highly anticipated event.
Last year, it was successfully held at Hikmah Exchange Event Centre (HEEC) in Kuching and, for the first time, at the Indoor Stadium in Sibu ― attracting a total of 29,068 visitors, with 20,240 in Kuching and 8,828 in Sibu.
For more information, visit www.scatfair.com or follow the Tegas Facebook page for updates on activities and announcements. career jobs Kuching SCaT fair
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