Policy
How has Singapore addressed the issue of aging population in relation to migration?
Attracting young foreign talent and skilled workers.
Who is the Employment Pass (EP) in Singapore for?
Foreign professionals, managers, and executives.
What are the main industries where migrant workers are employed in Singapore?
Construction, marine, and domestic work sectors.
How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect foreign workers' dormitories in Singapore?
Dormitory lockdowns and high infection rates among workers.
What recent measures have been taken to integrate migrants into Singaporean society?
Community programs and language courses to aid integration.
What is the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) in Singapore?
Ensures fair hiring of Singaporeans before hiring foreigners
What was the effect of the tightened Dependant’s Pass rules in Singapore in 2021?
Stricter criteria for work privileges for dependants of EP holders.
What role do migrant workers play in Singapore’s economy?
They fill labor shortages and support key industries.
What is the purpose of the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package?
Supports Singaporeans in finding jobs and skills training amid COVID-19.
Name one initiative aimed at improving the well-being of migrant workers in Singapore.
Introduction of the Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) support services.
Name one measure Singapore has taken to attract global talent in the tech industry.
Tech.Pass initiative launched in January 2021.
What does "ONE" in ONE Pass introduced by Singapore in 2023 stand for?
Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass.
What is the monthly median salary for foreign domestic workers in Singapore as of 2022?
Approx $600.
How has Singapore’s immigration policy adjusted to support economic recovery post-COVID-19?
Streamlining work pass applications and attracting high-skilled migrants.
What is a social benefit of migration in Singapore?
Cultural diversity and cosmopolitan society.
What is the Population White Paper's main goal?
Government plan to increase population to 6.9 million by 2030.
How many new citizens were naturalised in Singapore in 2021?
21000!
What percentage of Singapore's construction workforce is made up of migrant workers?
More than 85%
Between 2021 and 2025, how many new flats will HDB be launching?
100,000.
How much was the most expensive HDB flat in Singapore sold for (flat in Bukit Merah, May 2024)?
$1.588 mil
Name one major policy change regarding foreign domestic workers in Singapore?
Compulsory rest day policy implemented in 2023.
How much did migrant workers contribute to Singapore's GDP in 2020?
Approx 20%
How much is the maximum foreign worker levy for in the service sector?
$800
How much did the Singapore government spend on migrant worker dormitories in 2020?
SGD 1.36 billion.
How many international students were enrolled in Singaporean institutions in 2021?
Approximately 50,000.