Companies ordered to conduct mandatory time-out to review safety procedures amid uptick in workplace fatalities and injuries

To strengthen workplace safety, MOM introduced a six-month “heightened safety” period, which takes effect from Thursday till Feb 28.  Under this, companies who are found to have serious workplace safety lapses as well as their senior management will be held more accountable.  Among the new measures, companies with unsafe workplaceContinue Reading

Government will ensure growth remains inclusive, even as Singapore welcomes talent and investments: DPM Lawrence Wong

SINGAPORE: Even as Singapore opens its door to more foreign talents and investments, the Government will ensure that growth remains inclusive, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Aug 31).  Earlier this week, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced a new work pass, which will allow high-earners and high-achieversContinue Reading