Less foreign workers in Singapore

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Anne-Lise Mty Administrator

Member since 15 January 2019

Anne-Lise MtyAdministrator20 February 2019 10:21:02

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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

Indestructible007 Active member

Member since 02 January 2019

Indestructible007Active member21 February 2019 13:07:26

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 Administrator

Member since 15 January 2019

Anne-Lise MtyAdministrator26 February 2019 09:07:05

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Hey Indestructible007,

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

Indestructible007 Active member

Member since 02 January 2019

Indestructible007Active member26 February 2019 09:19:17

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

Member since 22 June 2014

surya2kVIP Member27 February 2019 18:52:03

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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

Member since 09 January 2018

Jes93Member28 February 2019 04:09:48

What about service sectors like aesthetics clinic ?

surya2k VIP Member

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surya2kVIP Member28 February 2019 04:31:46

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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

Member since 26 March 2019

junayed mohammadMember26 March 2019 05:53:02

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

junayed mohammad Member

Member since 26 March 2019

junayed mohammadMember26 March 2019 05:55:58

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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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert26 March 2019 07:58:22

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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

Member since 09 October 2019

machsmoMember09 October 2019 06:47:25

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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

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