BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is conducting Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2026 nationwide from October 5 to November 1, 2026, according to a media release from the DEPS.
The survey aims to collect the latest information on the size, structure, distribution and characteristics of the labour force, as well as employment, unemployment and other economic characteristics of the population to assist in the planning, research, policymaking and management of the labour force.
LFS 2026 is conducted under the Statistics Act, Chapter 81 from the Laws of Brunei Darussalam. The department assured selected participating households that the information collected during the survey will be kept strictly confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only.
In pursuant to Section 9 of the Statistics Act, the failure or reluctance to give the required information or furnish false particulars is an offence carrying a penalty of a fine of BND4,000 (US$3,134).
LFS 2026 will involve about 3,200 selected households throughout the country. Survey officers appointed by DEPS will carry out face-to-face interviews using the Computer Assisted Personal Interview.
The public is urged to verify the identity of survey officers by checking their survey pass, appointment letter, identity card number and official vest to ensure safety.
The household will receive an official notification letter from DEPS regarding the purpose of the survey. Survey officers will not ask for any payment, personal passwords, bank details or any financial information. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
