MOM turns the heat up on 38 firms for their weak S'porean core

Singapore

THE Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has identified 38 firms as requiring "closer scrutiny", as these firms have been found to have a weak Singaporean core, and weak in commitment to fair consideration in hiring and developing Singaporeans.

These "double weak" firms will have their employment pass (EP) applications scrutinised more closely and be asked to provide additional details, such as the number of Singaporeans who applied and were interviewed for the posts, and whether their existing Singaporean employees have been considered, said Minister for Manpower, Lim Swee Say, in a blog post on Thursday.