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.
Closure of CPF accounts of foreigners will 'not pose liquidity issues' -- MOM
Approximately 300,000 non-residents will cease participation in the CPF schemes.
Closure of CPF accounts of foreigners will 'not pose liquidity issues' -- MOM
Approximately 300,000 non-residents will cease participation in the CPF schemes.
The majority of retrenchments come from wholesale trade
Retrenchments grew to 4,100 in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023.
Retrenchments rise to 4,100 in 3QÂ
Despite the increase, unemployment rates remained low at 2.0%.
MOM enhances measures to reduce heat stress risk for outside workers
Measures include monitoring of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature for every hour of outdoor work performed.
Enterprise Singapore's Jeffrey Siow appointed as second permanent secretary of MOM
He will take on the position in January 2024.
MOM to improve standards of around 1,000 migrant worker dormitories
By 2030, each resident in a dormitory must have 3.6 sqm of living space.Â
Gov't to form committee to review SG's anti-money laundering regime
Second Minister for Finance, Indranee Rajah, will head the committee.
Workplace fatality rate declines in 1H23
Construction and manufacturing sectors are the biggest contributors to fatal and major injuries.
Man jailed and fined over illegally hiring an Immigration offender: MOM
It is an offence under the foreign employment law in Singapore.
Work pass for migrant domestic workers could cause rigidity in deployment: MOM
The Manpower ministry said there is available support for the workers.
Employment growth moderates in 2Q23
The contraction in residential employment drove the slowdown.
Which sectors reduced full-time workers in a full year?
Sectors in the arts & culture and social services decreased employees.
MOM requires accommodation proof for non-Malaysian work permit holders in CMP sectors
The ministry will implement the rule on 19 September.
Three MES Group firms and 4 individuals convicted due to violating labour laws
They were convicted of multiple offences under EA and EFMA.
NWC guidelines for re-employment of older workers out in November
The government received a letter recommending reasonable adjustments.
Employment growth moderates in Q2
The number of employed individuals in Singapore rose by 23,700.
Number of salary disputes up in 2022: MOM
There were 1.68 salary disputes lodged per 1,000 employees.