On 3 Oct, Tan See Leng talked about the issue of foreign hires in Singapore in parliament. He is convinced that allowing companies free access to hiring foreigners is important….
Public Transport Fares Have No Reason To Increase!
By Sarita — Recently, the transport minister proposed a review of the fare formula. He said that this will be the best way to cost-share our public transport. However, there…
Workplace Fatalities – MOM’s Solution Is Not Enough!
By Zen — Singaporeans are concerned about the rising number of workplace fatalities in the country recently. There were 39 fatalities in 2019, 30 in 2020, and 37 in 2021. This…
Tan See Leng: We Need Foreign Talents. Don’t Think Whatever we do is Sufficient
Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng recently explained why Singapore needs the Overseas Network and Expertise (ONE) Pass. The new pass aims to attract top foreign talents earning more than…
No Quota on New Expat Visa to Attract Foreign Talent: Tan See Leng
Minister of Manpower Tan See Leng said during a Bloomberg interview that the government will be undertaking an “offensive strategy” to attract top talent into the country. “In the competition…
We Should Not Give Jobless Foreigners A Special Work Pass Category!
By LM — On 29th August, the Manpower Minister, Tan See Leng announced the commencement of a new Work Pass, called the Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass. The decision comes…
Is It True the Government Can’t Do Anything About Rising Fuel Prices?
If expecting handouts and subsidies is too much to ask for, then the very least we expect is for our financial burdens from price inflations on petrol, food, and daily necessities not to be further exacerbated.
SDAs No Longer Needed, Tan See Leng Says Companies Should Hire Them
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said earlier today (9 May) that companies should hire people who held short-term COVID jobs. For example, the safe distancing ambassadors (SDAs) or people who…
Sembcorp Marine Should Treat Migrant Workers With Respect, Not As Slaves
“Worms in food”, “poor medical care” – dormitory workers voiced their frustration and fears. However, their desperate pleas caused riot police to be called in.