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Ministry of Manpower

10 people charged in separate cases over false declarations involving CPF or salary contributions

MOM reminds all employers and employment agencies that work pass fraud is a serious offence under the EFMA.
MOM reminds all employers and employment agencies that work pass fraud is a serious offence under the EFMA.

SNEF names Poon Hong Yuen as next CEO

SNEF chief executive Hao Shuo (left) will be replaced by Poon Hong Yuen, who takes over as chief executive on Dec 1.
SNEF chief executive Hao Shuo (left) will be replaced by Poon Hong Yuen, who takes over as chief executive on Dec 1.

Employers need to plan how to protect workers if haze situation worsens: MOM

N95 masks should be provided for workers who need to work outdoors for a prolonged period of time.
N95 masks should be provided for workers who need to work outdoors for a prolonged period of time.

Govt exploring grants, incentives for firms to offer jobs with flexible workloads

Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau (left) and Institute of Policy Studies senior research fellow Gillian Koh during a dialogue session at the Young Singaporeans Conference at Temasek Shophouse on Oct 14.
Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau (left) and Institute of Policy Studies senior research fellow Gillian Koh during a dialogue session at the Young Singaporeans Conference at Temasek Shophouse on Oct 14.

Hotter weather, hazier skies and higher food prices: El Nino’s sting in the tail has yet to arrive

For South-east Asia, 2027 could well break heat records and prove a key test of the region’s resilience.
For South-east Asia, 2027 could well break heat records and prove a key test of the region’s resilience.

Worker dies after tree-felling accident at private property in Katong

The Ministry of Manpower said that the man was in the middle of tree-felling works when the tree toppled at its base, causing him to fall together with the tree.
The Ministry of Manpower said that the man was in the middle of tree-felling works when the tree toppled at its base, causing him to fall together with the tree.

No evidence of cheating or fraud found in Sumo Salad work injury claim: Police and MOM

The investigations followed claims by EatGreen owner Jane Lee that a former worker faked a fall two days before her contract ended to claim workplace injury compensation.
The investigations followed claims by EatGreen owner Jane Lee that a former worker faked a fall two days before her contract ended to claim workplace injury compensation.

MOM investigating after helper falls from height while window cleaning

In an online video, a woman is seen lying at the foot of a building with a squeegee nearby.
In an online video, a woman is seen lying at the foot of a building with a squeegee nearby.

MOM weighs ‘action’ against firms that can afford retrenchment benefits but refuse to pay: Jasmin Lau

Of the 12% of employers that did not pay retrenchment benefits to their employees, only about a fifth said they had financial difficulties, said Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau.
Of the 12% of employers that did not pay retrenchment benefits to their employees, only about a fifth said they had financial difficulties, said Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau.

MOM urges voluntary safety timeout for firms in construction, transportation and storage sectors

MOM will also implement enhanced enforcement measures in both industries from Oct 5 to Nov 4, 2026, to strengthen deterrence and accountability.
MOM will also implement enhanced enforcement measures in both industries from Oct 5 to Nov 4, 2026, to strengthen deterrence and accountability.

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