9 in 10 Singaporeans supportive of stiffer foreign worker inflow

89.3% are in favor of DRC cut.

According to REACH, eight in 10 Singaporeans who took part in its recent poll supported the Budget initiatives, with more than 6 in 10 agreeing that it will contribute significantly towards building a better Singapore. 

69% of respondents agreed that the Wage Credit Scheme, where the Government co-funds the wage increases for Singaporean employees earning up to a gross monthly wage of $4,000, will encourage businesses to raise wages of these Singaporeans.

63% agreed that Budget measures to help businesses re-structure and improve productivity will result in better jobs and wages for Singaporeans in the long run.

Close to 9 in 10 of respondents were supportive of measures to tighten foreign worker inflow, namely reducing the Dependency Ratio Ceiling (89.3%), tightening criteria for S Passes and Employment Passes (88.5%), and raising Foreign Worker Levies (86.6%).

This set of measures received the highest support level. Singaporeans also welcomed various Budget initiatives to build a more inclusive society.