PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES (Controlling legislation)

Mr Lee Choon Eng asked the Minister for Labour and Welfare what progress he has made in his examination of the possibility of introducing new legislation whereby private employment agencies can be effectively regulated and controlled.

Mr Braga (for the Minister for Labour and Welfare, Dr Lim Yew Hock): An Employment Agency Bill is now in its final stage of preparation and it is intended that this will be introduced at the next sitting of the Assembly.