FRESH from his win at Para Sukma (Malaysia Games) 2026, Muhammad Nor Azmeer Idris took time off to hunt for a job at an employment fair in Shah Alam, Selangor, tailored to vulnerable groups.
“I’m training for the 2027 Asean Para Games at the moment, but I’m hoping to get something full-time after the Games are over,” said the 22-year-old who has cerebral palsy.
“I’m interested in video editing and affiliate marketing roles.
“Even though I don’t have work experience or formal qualifications, I hope to get a job because I want to be independent and fend for myself after my para-athlete days are over.”
Muhammad Nor Azmeer is living on his own in Shah Alam, Selangor, after moving from Perak.
He represented Selangor at Para Sukma 2026 and won silver in boccia.
“I found out about this job carnival from my coach.
“It offers good opportunities for people like me, as it’s usually difficult for the disabled community to get jobs,” he said at the Selangor Special JobCare Career Carnival 2026 held at MBSA Convention Centre in Section 13.
The carnival offered jobs for vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities (OKU), women, senior citizens, Orang Asli, veterans and former prisoners.
The one-day event offered walk-in interviews and job matching sessions with various employers, resume clinics and career guidance, as well as health screenings and a blood donation drive.
Also attending the carnival were mother-and-son pair LL Chong and JH Yap from Kajang who were looking for potential opportunities for Yap as he would complete his secondary education at SMK Jalan Reko this year.
“I’m hopeful my son will get a post-secondary level placement at a technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institution next year,” said Chong, 50.
“But I’m also looking at other options, such as a job placement, in case he doesn’t get a TVET offer.”
Chong said Yap, a slow learner, was good at taking instructions and communicated well.
She expressed a preference for roles close to home, such as storekeeping, waiting tables or kitchen crew work.
“I want to work because I don’t want to stay home all day,” Yap, 19, cheerfully said.
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari launched the event which offered over 3,500 jobs from 40 employers.
Also present were state human resources and poverty eradication committee chairman V. Papparaidu, state rural development, unity and consumer affairs committee chairman Datuk Rizam Ismail, Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San, Selangor Disabilities Action Council chairman Danial Al-Rashid Haron Aminar Rashid and Social Security Organisation head of employment insurance system Datuk Asri Ab Rahman.
According to Papparaidu, the 40 employers represented sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, retail and sales.
“About 80% are for job placements within Selangor, while the remaining 20% are in neighbouring states.
“Besides this, about 40% of the jobs come with a salary of more than RM2,500.
“The total job vacancies broken down by vulnerable groups are 2,121 for the Orang Asli, veterans (1,333), OKU (472) and senior citizens (160),” he said, adding that the jobs for OKU included those with physical or mental impairments.
Papparaidu expressed gratitude to the companies that participated in the special career carnival, highlighting that their presence offered jobseekers diverse options and that they served as role models.
“A state’s development is not only measured by the number of tall buildings it has, but also by how it improves the lives of local communities and offers opportunities to those in need.
“It isn’t easy to hire people with disabilities or veterans, but we must remember that they are also part of our community and deserve opportunities to work too,” said the Banting assemblyman.
He encouraged parents to attend career fairs with their children to gain insight into market trends and guide them towards industry-relevant tertiary courses.
