Number of PMET Jobs Done by Work Permit Holders in Each of Past Five Years

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Manpower in each of the past five years, how many PMET jobs are done by Work Permit holders.

Dr Tan See Leng: The table below provides the number and share of PMET 1 jobs accounted for by Work Permit Holders over the past five years.

Work Permit holders account for a very small minority of PMET jobs. In addition, Work Permit holders are subject to quotas and levies to regulate their numbers, which vary by sector. Work Permit holders are also required to go for six-monthly medical examinations and face marriage and pregnancy restrictions. Their employers are also required to meet additional conditions, including source restrictions and security bond requirements.

Note(s) to Question No(s) 34:

1 Refers to Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs), based on SSOC Major Groups 1 – 3.