Ministry of Manpower
The Ministry of Manpower is a ministry of the Government of Singapore which is responsible for the formulation and implementation of labour policies related to the workforce in Singapore.
See below for the Latest Ministry of Manpower News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
MOM orders employers to ensure authenticity of EP applicants’ education
MOM orders employers to ensure authenticity of EP applicants’ education
This new process will be implemented starting September 2023.
SG launches new digital job-finding tool
With CareersFinder, jobseekers can receive personalized job recommendations.
SG workplace safety and health needs “deeper reforms”: Manpower minister
Senior Minister Zaqy Mohamad emphasized that Heightened Safety Period will not last long despite its positive effects.
Salary cap of $2,000 imposed for NTS work permit holders
The sub-quota is at 8% whilst fixed monthly salary criterion is at $2,000.
Stricter rules on lower-skilled foreign workers boost local employment: MOM
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng showed its key findings on workforce policies.
Over 40,000 food service workers to receive wage increases
The baseline wage for full-time workers will increase to $2,080 in 2025.
Unemployment rates return to pre-pandemic levels
In 2022, the overall unemployment rate was 2.1%.
MOM, MTI roll out Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities scheme
The scheme complements recent changes to the work pass framework.
Employment rate hits 67.5%, exceeding pre-COVID level
It was higher by 2.3 percentage points than the 2019 figure.
MOM reveals 1,270 non-tech workers in tech firms were retrenched
Over 8 in 10 who were laid off were non-tech roles.
Gov’t OKs proposal to give insurance, work injury compensation for gig workers
Gig workers are self-hired delivery, private-hire car drivers, and taxi drivers.
Non-resident workers in construction and manufacturing boost employment in Q3
Based on advanced estimates, total employment expanded by 75,600.
Chart of the day: Unemployment rates falls in August
Ministry of Manpower warns of a slowdown in labour market activity.
Workplace safety code of practice on directors unveiled: Tan
It will boost workplace safety and health standards (WSH).
Non-residents boost employment figures in H122
There were 95,400 non-residents employed during the first half.
Performance bond no longer required from employers hiring Filipino domestic workers
Previously, employers had to purchase a purchase bond of $7,000.
Heads up for lower-wage workers: MOM orders $1,400 local qualifying salary
It will take effect on 1 September.
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