Singapore’s Labour Market Report for Q2 2023 shows all job growth going to non-residents

Singapore’s Q2 2023 Labour Market Report reveals a concerning trend: all job growth is going to non-residents, signalling potential challenges ahead for the resident workforce – particularly Singaporean workers.

Hollywood grinds to a halt as actors unite with writers in strike

SAG-AFTRA members, representing 160,000 TV and movie actors, have joined screenwriters in a strike. Negotiations over a new contract collapsed, focusing on the contentious issues of streaming services and artificial intelligence. The strike, backed by leading actors, aims for higher wages, increased residual payments for streaming content, and protection against unauthorized use of actors’ likenesses by AI. This marks the first joint work stoppage by actors and writers in 63 years.

Reversing vehicle claims life of migrant worker at Jurong West site, prompting MOM investigation

A 33-year-old Indian worker was killed by a reversing vehicle at a Jurong West worksite on Monday, sparking a Ministry of Manpower investigation into safety measures and operations.

Migrant worker crushed to death by steel beam in 2020: Company faces S$200,000 fine for safety breach

In a tragic incident at a Tuas industrial site in October 2020, a 39-year-old migrant worker lost his life after being crushed by a 560 kg steel beam. The company employing the victim recently fined S$200,000 for failing to provide adequate guidance and information to its employees, leading up to the accident.

Canada watchdog probes Nike over Uyghur forced labor claims

Nike and Dynasty Gold are under investigation in Canada for allegedly using forced labor from China’s Uyghur minority, following complaints from civil society organizations.

Heroic migrant worker rescued mother and son after car plunged into canal in Bukit Timah

On Sunday (9 Jul), a collision between two vehicles in Bukit Timah resulted in a car plunging into a canal, hospitalising a woman and her son. A courageous migrant worker promptly sprang into action, rescuing the trapped passengers. Social media celebrated his heroism, praising the often-overlooked migrant workers for their compassion and significant contributions to society.

Indonesia faces shortage of specialized doctors, hindering healthcare services

Indonesia’s healthcare services suffer from a shortage of specialized doctors, hindering access to care and uneven distribution across provinces, as stated by Oos Fatimah, the Director of Health Workforce Supply at the Indonesian Ministry of Health.

Average of 1,200 foreign healthcare workers granted PR status annually in the past five years

Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung revealed that, on average, 1,200 foreign healthcare workers have obtained permanent residency (PR) status annually in the last five years. Mr Ong stated in response to a parliamentary question that in the past year, more nurses were granted PR status to recognize their essential role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and to support Singapore’s growing healthcare needs.

Talent survey unveils workforce trends: Malaysians seek greater career growth opportunities and upskilling support

36% of Malaysian employees are considering leaving their jobs for better growth opportunities and feel under-supported in upskilling and re-skilling efforts,” reveals a recent Randstad survey.

The Economic Times warns of Singapore job slowdown impacting Indian nationals seeking employment

A job slowdown in Singapore could impact Indian nationals seeking work in the country, as Singapore’s declining exports and shrinking job vacancies hint at a potential technical recession, warns The Economic Times.