Rachel Phua
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MOM may require employment agencies to check in on foreign domestic workers: Gan Siow Huang
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) could make it compulsory for employment agencies to check in on their foreign domestic workers during their period of employment, Minister of State for Manpower Gan Siow Huang said in Parliament on Monday (Mar 8). → Read More
Tuas explosion: Investigation findings expected in 3 to 6 months, says Zaqy Mohamad
SINGAPORE: An inquiry committee set up to investigate the fatal fire and explosion at Stars Engrg in Tuas is expected to produce its findings in three to six months, Senior Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad said on Friday (Mar 5). → Read More
Singapore depends on global effort to tackle climate change: Teo Chee Hean
SINGAPORE: While Singapore must do its best to address climate change, the country ultimately depends on a global collective effort to tackle the issue, Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean said on Thursday (Mar 4). → Read More
Breaches found at 95% of worksite inspections carried out since mid-December: MOM
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has uncovered breaches at more than 95 per cent of workplaces it inspected. → Read More
MOM to pilot onboarding centres for newly arrived migrant workers
SINGAPORE: Newly arrived migrant workers will soon be housed in centres where they will complete their stay-home notice, medical examination and orientation programme all at once. → Read More
Dependant's pass holders who want to work have to apply for work passes from May
SINGAPORE: Dependant's pass (DP) holders will soon have to secure a work pass instead of a letter of consent if they want to work in Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower said on Wednesday (Mar 3). → Read More
Tuas explosion: Workers who died from injuries in fire were breadwinners
SINGAPORE: The three workers who died from injuries sustained in a explosion at an industrial building in Tuas last week have been identified, with migrant worker advocacy group ItsRainingRaincoats (IRR) saying that the men were financially supporting their families back home. → Read More
Singapore could allow travellers to choose stay-home notice facility: MND
SINGAPORE: The Government is studying the possibility of letting inbound travellers pick their choice of stay-home accommodation, Minister of State for the Prime Minister's Office and National Development Tan Kiat How said in Parliament on Thursday (Feb 25). → Read More
25,000 job seekers found work through public career matching services last year
SINGAPORE: Close to 25,000 individuals secured jobs last year through the help of the Government's career matching services, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Friday (Feb 19). → Read More
'It’s really unfair': Delivery, ride-hailing drivers balk at petrol duty hike
SINGAPORE: “I was shocked,” said courier Simon Har of his reaction on Tuesday (Feb 16) when he heard that petrol duties would be increased in Singapore with immediate effect. → Read More
'It’s really unfair': Delivery, ride-hailing drivers balk at petrol duty hike
SINGAPORE: “I was shocked,” said courier Simon Har of his reaction on Tuesday (Feb 16) when he heard that petrol duties would be increased in Singapore with immediate effect. → Read More
Budget 2021: Aviation sector to get S$870 million in aid this year
SINGAPORE: Airlines and other aviation players will receive a total of S$870 million in financial support this year, as the Government continues its assistance for the beleaguered industry. → Read More
Budget 2021: S$24 billion to transform businesses and workers over next three years
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Government has a S$24 billion plan to help its firms and workers adapt to a post-COVID-19 world, and it includes raising grants and extending training initiatives. → Read More
Budget 2021: S$24 billion to transform businesses and workers over next three years
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Government has a S$24 billion plan to help its firms and workers adapt to a post-COVID-19 world, and it includes raising grants and extending training initiatives. → Read More
Budget 2021: Aviation sector to get S$870 million in aid this year
SINGAPORE: Airlines and other aviation players will receive a total of S$870 million in financial support this year, as the Government continues its assistance for the beleaguered industry. → Read More
IN FOCUS: No roaming cattle but with high-tech labs, could Singapore be a 'meat' exporter?
SINGAPORE: As a tiny city-state with a population density that ranks third in the world, Singapore isn't particularly suited for conventional agriculture and free-roaming livestock. → Read More
Disabled jobseekers turn to urban farming as COVID-19 affects employment opportunities
SINGAPORE: “I was not a farmer. I never even bought vegetables when my wife was around.” To even his surprise, Mr Nithyaseelan N now finds ... → Read More
About 190 employers caught underpaying foreign workers per year between 2015 and 2019
SINGAPORE: About 190 employers were found underpaying their foreign employees every year between 2015 and 2019, Manpower Minister Josephine Teo said on Tuesday (Feb 2). → Read More
Singapore’s labour market shows signs of recovery as unemployment rates fall
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s labour market showed "a broad improvement" in the last quarter of 2020 as preliminary estimates show that unemployment continued to dip in December while more residents found jobs. → Read More
50,000 locals hired in first month of Jobs Growth Incentive scheme last year: MOM
SINGAPORE: More than 50,000 local workers were hired under the Jobs Growth Incentive in September last year, one month after the scheme launched, ... → Read More