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MOM places 38 firms on watchlist for not considering Singaporeans fairly for jobs

Published Thu, Aug 13, 2015 · 10:56 AM
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[SINGAPORE] Out of 150 firms the Manpower Ministry (MOM) called in for talks over the past year, 38 have been identified for closer scrutiny as they are not doing enough to hire and groom Singaporeans.

These firms will have their Employment Pass (EP) applications looked at more closely by the ministry, and could even be banned from hiring foreign professionals if they do not cooperate, said Manpower Minister Lim Swee Say on Thursday, revealing the breakdown of companies for the first time.

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