Government Announcements
Press releases and announcements from Singapore’s government ministries and statutory boards on manpower, hiring, and foreign workforce matters. Scanned daily; every item links back to its original source.
WorkRight SG
MOM Arrests Four in “Phantom Worker” CPF Fraud Investigation
On 2 September 2026, MOM arrested four people — two company directors and two staff — from the construction sector over a suspected “phantom worker” scheme.…
WorkRight SG
Heat Stress Protection Becomes Mandatory for Outdoor Workers From December 2026
From 1 December 2026, four heat stress measures that used to be recommended practice become mandatory for employers with outdoor workers. MOM is also now recommending…
WorkRight SG
CPF Contribution Rates Rise for Workers Aged 55–65 From January 2027
From 1 January 2027, employer and employee CPF contribution rates will rise for workers aged 55 to 65 — one of the concrete payroll changes to…
WorkRight SG
National Wages Council Gets a New Chairman: Hsieh Fu Hua Succeeds Peter Seah
Peter Seah is stepping down as Chairman of the National Wages Council after more than a decade in the role. Hsieh Fu Hua, currently NWC Deputy…
WorkRight SG
EP and S Pass Qualifying Salaries Rise From January 2027
Employment Pass and S Pass qualifying salaries are going up again. MOM has confirmed new minimums that take effect for new applications from January 2027, and…
WorkRight SG
MOM Adds 8 Roles to Non-Traditional Source Occupation List, Effective September 2026
From September 2026, MOM has added eight new roles to the Non-Traditional Source (NTS) Occupation List — the list of jobs employers can fill with Work…
Media News
Singapore media coverage of HR, recruitment, retrenchment, and foreign workforce topics.
CNA
CNA explainer: when Singapore law bars, and allows, dismissing a pregnant employee
A CNA explainer, drawing on interviews with employment lawyers, sets out how the Employment Act protects employees who are pregnant or on maternity leave, including the…
CNA
Haze: protecting workers is not optional, and platform workers should not be penalised for delays, says Jasmin Lau
Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau said protecting workers from haze is not optional, and platform workers should not be penalised for slower deliveries during haze. She…
Malay Mail
Retrenchments surge to highest level in Singapore since pandemic
Retrenchments jumped to 4,620 in the second quarter — the highest quarterly total since late 2020, Malay Mail reports. MOM says the driver isn't cost-cutting or…
WorkRight SG
MOM Spells Out Employer Support as Childcare Leave Expands
With childcare leave now expanded, MOM has set out how it plans to help employers absorb the extra manpower gaps that come with it — announced…
WorkRight SG
Singapore Reviewing Whether to Extend Background Screening to Private Tutors and Coaches
The government is reviewing whether criminal record screening for people working with children should extend beyond the sectors it currently covers — following parliamentary questions raised…
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One in Three Singapore Employers Say Hiring Is Taking Longer Than a Year Ago
A third of Singapore employers say it’s taking longer to fill roles than it did a year ago, according to ManpowerGroup’s latest Employment Outlook Survey, released…
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Political Office Salaries to Rise Up to 9% From October 2026 — First Change in 15 Years
Salaries for political office holders and Members of Parliament will rise by up to 9% from 15 October 2026 — the first change to the framework…