08 August 2025

The Employee Trust Fund (TAP), through its Retirement Services Unit, continued its 10 Years Towards Retirement programme which was held on Thursday, 7 August 2025, at the Theatre Hall, Ministry of Finance and Economy Building, Bandar Seri Begawan.

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This programme is part of TAP's ongoing initiative to support members approaching retirement, specifically those aged 45 and above who are expected to retire within the next 10 to 15 years. One of the main objectives is to raise awareness on the importance of early retirement planning in securing a comfortable and sustainable retirement lifestyle. It also aims to connect participants with relevant financial institutions and services, empower them to identify and avoid financial scams, and foster a supportive community that encourages informed decision-making throughout their retirement planning journey.

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Participants of this session comprised officers and staff from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Ministry of Development, and Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, along with representatives from Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd.

Throughout the programme, TAP shared several key factors to consider when planning for retirement, such as setting retirement income goals by identifying future needs and taking proactive steps early to achieve those goals. TAP also highlighted that members can make Voluntary Contribution to increase their savings in their SPK Member Account as a way to boost their retirement funds.

In support of the briefing sessions, informational booths were set up by BDCB, the Brunei Insurance & Takaful Association (BITA), and the Brunei Association of Banks (BAB) to provide participants with insights into financial products and services that can support their retirement planning. TAP also operated a booth for e-Amanah registration, an online service that enables members to view their latest SPK account balance and access various TAP services conveniently.