Ministry of Manpower

MOM to scrap Performing Artiste Work Permit scheme due to widespread abuse by syndicates

MOM said syndicates were using shell public entertainment outlets that were not operational to hire foreign performing artistes under the scheme.

Worker dislodged 62kg steel bar that fell and killed colleague in 2024 Tuas accident: Coroner

Mr Zhan Fugui was working on the ground level of a steel reinforcement structure for a wall, while Mr Feng was working on a scaffold above him.

About 3% of S'pore workers have worked overseas full-time for at least 6 months: MOM

Nearly one in five (18.3 per cent) worked in Mainland China in their latest overseas stint, most commonly in the manufacturing sector.

Fewer people in S’pore changed jobs in 2025; 60% of those who did enjoyed pay bumps

Notably, there were fewer employed younger people - ages 25 to 29 - who were actively looking for a new job..

Real median income in S’pore rose 4.3% in 2025 as workers in permanent jobs hit new high

The trends indicate that Singapore’s labour market is stable despite a more uncertain external environment, the Ministry of Manpower said.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Headstart podcast recap: Planning for holidays and traineeships in the age of AI

Headstart on Record looks at taking three holidays a year and preparing for the age of AI through training.

Surprise inspection at Ubi worksite after whistle-blower alerts MOM to unsafe forklift practices

An MOM officer measuring the height of a workshop's mezzanine at a worksite in Ubi during a surprise inspection on Nov 21.

National Wages Council proposes 5.5% to 7.5% pay rise for lower-wage workers in new guidelines

The recommendations have taken into consideration the current economic outlook and historical median income growth of 4.2 per cent per annum between 2016 and 2024.

Agoda layoffs: Severance deals should not deter staff from reaching authorities, says Tan See Leng

Generic pictures of the Agoda website on a mobile phone, on Sep 17, 2025.

Art firm closure leaves staff unpaid; lawyers urge them to file claims and focus on job hunt

Art Works ran an art investment advisory and a gallery at One Holland Village.

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