Less foreign workers in Singapore

304POSTS

7 years ago

Hey everyone,

I am Anne-Lise and I'm in charge of the editorial team here at Expat.com. As you may or may not know, the Singaporean government has decided to cut down on foreign workers in the services sector. We have gathered some information for the article below:

https://www.expat.com/en/expat-mag/2444 … ector.html

But we would also like to hear from you for a future article. What do you think of this measure? Are any of you worried?

Feel free to answer on this post or send me a private message!

Thank you,
Anne-Lise

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Indestructible007 Active member

68POSTS

7 years ago

Hi Anne ,

Could you please clarify what is services sector in singapore ? What all jobs come under this services sector ?

Thanks in Advance !!!

Anne-Lise Mty Serial expat

304POSTS

7 years ago

Hey Indestructible007,

I believe it means retail, food and bev as well as things like financial sector.

Indestructible007 Active member

68POSTS

7 years ago

yeah . I read the same in the news. So IT sector isn't effected by this ?
I am curious because i will be starting work in singapore from this april in IT.

surya2k VIP Member

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7 years ago

Indestructible007 wrote:
yeah . I read the same in the news. So IT sector isn't effected by this ?
I am curious because i will be starting work in singapore from this april in IT.

Every sector will get a pinch hit. IT sector will be in the list. As automation is looming in Banking and Finance sectors here, most of service delivery and IT support jobs are going to hit. Many banks have already relocated their IT staffs to India. In years to come, this process will be continuing.

It depends on in IT, what’s your job role. Read my thread, I have defined it. Good luck

Jes93 Member

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7 years ago

What about service sectors like aesthetics clinic ?

surya2k VIP Member

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7 years ago

Jes93 wrote:
What about service sectors like aesthetics clinic ?

Govt didn’t disclose in details. You can read in my thread exactly what Govt informed in public.

junayed mohammad Member

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7 years ago

hi.
can tell me what is the adverse banned in singapore

junayed mohammad Member

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7 years ago

my younger brother just pass the bca skill . he want to com singapore. but agent say his pasport adverse record by mom. what we can do now?

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

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7 years ago

#10

Junayed Mohammad: Your posts above are difficult to understand due to your language skills. I assume that your brother applied for a work pass and it was rejected by MoM due to "adverse records"?
If so, it means there is something in the system against your brother. This might be a past immigration violation, criminal record or similar. He should contact ICA and MoM to ask what cause the adverse record, how long the ban will last and if anythingcan be done to lift it.
There is no point appealing or applying again until ICA and MoM clear his case.

machsmo Member

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6 years ago

#11

yepp !! I just rejected by MoM on the same day applied for WP. although my 'former' employer can't give an explanation (cause they said MoM wont disclose). I think i have applied into the affected sector - SERVICE. I suggested an appeal but they replied it wont change the outcome. Now I am left hanging without a thread. Wish service sector companies would take notice their own govt policies b4 engaging foreigners