The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has busted a syndicate involved in bringing in migrant workers using work passes that were obtained illegally. A total of 27 people allegedly linked to the syndicate were arrested during a two-day islandwide raid that ended on Wednesday (May 17). They are accused of bringing in…

From 27 Apr 2023, all Work Permit holders (including those transferring employers) must be fully vaccinated and get their vaccination records updated in the National Immunisation Registry (NIR) before getting their Work Permits issued via the Work Permit Online (WPOL).To avoid delays in getting their Work Permits issued, the workers should complete the full…

From July 1, employers of work permit and S Pass holders will need to provide their workers higher medical insurance coverage with an annual claim limit of at least $60,000, up from the current $15,000.This new requirement, which also applies to domestic helpers, is to help employers cover larger bills…

Artificial intelligence scientists, nurses, carbon traders and top-tier financial advisers are on a list of 27 occupations that will get bonus points to help them qualify for passes to work in Singapore.Two new bonus criteria were announced on Friday for fresh employment pass (EP) applicants who will be assessed under…

Employers will have to submit third-party verification proof for applicants with diploma-level qualifications and above.Companies that want to hire foreigners on an Employment Pass (EP) from Sep 1 will have to ensure their educational qualifications are authentic.Employers will have to submit third-party verification proof for applicants with diploma-level qualifications and…

Firms working to advance Singapore’s key economic priorities will temporarily be allowed to hire a few more foreign workers than permitted by the prevailing quotas for their industry.These firms, recognised for their role in keeping Singapore competitive, can apply to take on more S Pass and work permit holders than…

A pilot programme to familiarise S Pass holders arriving in Singapore with working here and to encourage positive interaction with locals is slated to launch in 2023S Pass holders are currently not required to attend a settling-in programme, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng in Parliament on Monday.He disclosed the…

https://youtu.be/f667CR0z9rQNew rules to improve safety for foreign workers who are ferried in lorries will kick in from Jan 1, 2023, with rain covers a must-have for the vehicle.If the driver happens to be a worker too, he must get at least a half hour of rest before he sends the other…

A company limited by guarantee will be set up by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) by end-2022 to build and own two purpose-built dormitories for foreign workers.The company will operate the dorms with selected partners as test beds for innovations in foreign worker accommodations, as well as help the ministry…

It is "timely" for the Government to halve the job advertising duration under the Fair Consideration Framework from four weeks to two weeks, said Manpower Minister Tan See LengThis is so that firms can quickly hire workers amid a labour crunch, and not miss out on good candidatesDr Tan said that…