MOM keeping close eye on layoffs: Tan Chuan-Jin
Govt will help with measures to avoid job losses
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The preliminary figures for retrenched workers in the last three months of 2011 were within expectations, according to economists. -- ST FILE PHOTO
The number of layoffs has not soared but the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is keeping a close eye on the situation, said Minister of State for Manpower Tan Chuan-Jin on Friday.
Last month, 22 employers informed MOM that they planned to retrench about 230 workers.
Two-thirds are in services and one-third in manufacturing. And about 140 are Singaporeans or permanent residents.
But the figures could be higher as it is not compulsory for an employer to inform MOM, Mr Tan said in his reply to Ms Ellen Lee (Sembawang GRC).
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