Singapore reduces foreign workers quota in manufacturing sector
This quota will be further cut to 15% from January 1, 2023, said Mr. Heng, who is also the Finance Minister. It is currently 20%.
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This quota will be further cut to 15% from January 1, 2023, said Mr. Heng, who is also the Finance Minister. It is currently 20%.
The move is part of the Government's efforts to moderate Singapore's reliance on foreign labour where it must.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The manufacturing sector employs about 450,000 workers, or about 12 per cent of the workforce, with median wages about 10 per cent higher than the economy-wide median.
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