Latest updates

Read the latest advisories and updates on COVID-19.

2023

Date	Title
11 Feb	Issued – Advisory on step down of COVID-19 measures

Date	Title
9 Dec	Updated – Advisory to employers - Distribution of Antigen Rapid Test kits for migrant workers staying in dormitories
11 Nov	Issued – Advisory to dormitory operators - Resumption of congregational prayer at dormitories
13 Oct	Updated – Advisory on updated Safe Management Measures in dormitories and recreation centres
11 Oct	Issued – Advisory on lifting of Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures from 10 October 2022
10 Oct	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
7 Oct	Updated – Updated advisory on COVID-19 vaccination at the workplace
5 Sep	Updated – Advisory to employers - Updated onboarding requirements for migrant workers in the Construction, Marine shipyard and Process sectors
29 Aug	Issued – Advisory to employers - Relaxation of mask-wearing measures from 29 August 2022 Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
25 Jul	Issued – Advisory to employers - Distribution of Antigen Rapid Test kits for migrant workers staying in dormitories
13 Jul	Updated – Advisory to employers - Eligibility for second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine
1 Jul	Issued – Advisory to employers - Eligibility for second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine
30 Jun	Updated – Advisory to employers - Updated onboarding requirements for migrant workers in the Construction, Marine shipyard and Process sectors
29 Jun	Updated Advisory to dormitory operators - Cessation of Rostered Routine Testing for unvaccinated dormitory workers from 29 March 2022 Advisory to employers - Cessation of Rostered Routine Testing for unvaccinated dormitory workers from 29 March 2022
24 Jun	Updated Advisory on updated Safe Management Measures in dormitories and recreation centres Advisory to dormitory operators - AccessCode changes from 17 March 2022 Advisory to employers - AccessCode changes from 17 March 2022
21 Jun	Issued – Advisory on removal of essential errands form for dormitory migrant workers and exemption of Popular Places Pass for Special Pass holders
17 Jun	Issued – Advisory on introduction of Popular Places Pass for migrant workers residing in dormitories
16 May	Updated – Advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive for COVID-19 but are mildly symptomatic or physically well
6 May	Updated – Advisory on supporting the well-being of migrant workers
1 May	Updated Advisory to dormitory operators - Updates to COVID-19 recovery protocol for migrant workers in dormitories from 27 January 2022 Advisory to employers - Updates to COVID-19 recovery protocol for migrant workers in dormitories from 27 January 2022 Advisory to dormitory operators - Managing Omicron variant cases in dormitories Advisory to employers - Managing Omicron variant cases in dormitories
28 Apr	Updated Advisory to employers on facilitating Recreation Centre and community visits for your Special Pass holders Advisory to dormitory operators on facilitating Recreation Centre and community visits for your Special Pass holders
27 Apr	Issued – Advisory on updated Safe Management Measures in dormitories and recreation centres from 26 April 2022
26 Apr	Updated – Updated advisory on COVID-19 vaccination at the workplace
24 Apr	Updated – Advisory to employers - Picking up your workers promptly at the point of entry
22 Apr	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
14 Apr	Updated Advisory to employers - Ingestion of overseas vaccination records for migrant workers Advisory to employers - Reminder to adhere to your COVID-19 vaccination appointment Advisory to employers - Updated vaccination policies and ingestion of overseas vaccination records for migrant workers
5 Apr	Issued – Advisory to employers - Cessation of Rostered Routine Testing for Special Pass holders
31 Mar	Updated Advisory to dormitory operators - AccessCode changes from 17 March 2022 Advisory to employers - AccessCode changes from 17 March 2022
29 Mar	Issued – Advisory on easing of Safe Management Measures in dormitories and recreation centres Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
25 Mar	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators - Cessation of Rostered Routine Testing for unvaccinated dormitory workers from 29 March 2022 Advisory to employers - Cessation of Rostered Routine Testing for unvaccinated dormitory workers from 29 March 2022 Advisory to employers - Updated on-arrival and onboarding requirements for migrant workers in the Construction, Marine shipyard and Process sectors from 31 March 2022, 2359 hours
22 Mar	Updated Advisory to dormitory operators - Updates to COVID-19 recovery protocol for migrant workers in dormitories from 27 January 2022 Advisory to employers - Updates to COVID-19 recovery protocol for migrant workers in dormitories from 27 January 2022 Advisory to employers - Transiting into the new primary healthcare system for migrant workers
18 Mar	Updated – Advisory on continued medical support for migrant workers
17 Mar	Updated Advisory to employers on facilitating Recreation Centre visits for your Special Pass holders and unvaccinated workers Advisory to dormitory operators on facilitating Recreation Centre visits for your Special Pass holders and unvaccinated residents
15 Mar	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
12 Mar	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators - AccessCode changes from 17 March 2022 Advisory to employers - AccessCode changes from 17 March 2022
11 Mar	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators - Streamlining Safe Management Measures in dormitories and recreation centres Advisory to employers - Streamlining Safe Management Measures in dormitories and recreation centres Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
3 Mar	Updated – Advisory on continued medical support for migrant workers
1 Mar	Updated – Advisory to employers - Vaccination exercise for employers to protect migrant workers from influenza
24 Feb	Updated – Advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive for COVID-19 but are mildly symptomatic or physically well
22 Feb	Updated Advisory to dormitory operators - Updates to COVID-19 recovery protocol for migrant workers in dormitories from 27 January 2022 Advisory to employers - Updates to COVID-19 recovery protocol for migrant workers in dormitories from 27 January 2022
19 Feb	Issued – Advisory to employers - Updated on-arrival and onboarding requirements for migrant workers in the Construction, Marine and Process sectors from 21 February 2022, 2359 hours
17 Feb	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators - Cessation of Rostered Routine Testing for fully vaccinated workers residing in dormitories and workers in construction, marine and process sectors Advisory to employers - Cessation of Rostered Routine Testing for fully vaccinated workers residing in dormitories and workers in construction, marine and process sectors
16 Feb	Updated Advisory to dormitory operators – Management of dormitory recovery facility Advisory to dormitory operators - Updated vaccination policies and ingestion of overseas vaccination records for migrant workers Advisory to employers - Updated vaccination policies and ingestion of overseas vaccination records for migrant workers Advisory to dormitory operators - Updates to COVID-19 recovery protocol for migrant workers in dormitories from 27 January 2022 Advisory to employers - Updates to COVID-19 recovery protocol for migrant workers in dormitories from 27 January 2022 Advisory to dormitory operators - Managing Omicron variant cases in dormitories Advisory to employers - Managing Omicron variant cases in dormitories
10 Feb	Issued – Advisory to migrant domestic worker employers to remind your helper to adhere to Safe Management Measures (SMMs)
4 Feb	Issued Advisory on Business Continuity Plan Advisory to migrant domestic worker employers to encourage your MDW to take her booster vaccination
27 Jan	Issued Advisory to employers - Reminder to adhere to your COVID-19 vaccination appointment Advisory to employers - Revised onboarding requirements for fully vaccinated and recently recovered migrant workers in the Construction, Marine and Process sectors from 23 January 2022, 2359 hours
26 Jan	Issued – Advisory to employers - Operating hours of Regional Medical Centres during Chinese New Year
24 Jan	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators - Updates to COVID-19 recovery protocol for migrant workers in dormitories from 27 January 2022 Advisory to employers - Updates to COVID-19 recovery protocol for migrant workers in dormitories from 27 January 2022
16 Jan	Issued – Advisory to employers - Exemption of Rostered Routine Testing for fully vaccinated COVID-19 recovered workers
10 Jan	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
5 Jan	Issued – Advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive for COVID-19 but are mildly symptomatic or physically well
4 Jan	Issued – Advisory to employers - Updated SHN regime and onboarding requirements for migrant workers from CMP Sectors from 7 January 2022, 2359hrs
1 Jan	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace

Date	Title
31 Dec	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators - Managing Omicron variant cases in dormitories Advisory to employers - Managing Omicron variant cases in dormitories
30 Dec	Issued – Advisory to employers - COVID-19 testing requirement for Special Pass holders
28 Dec	Issued – Advisory on extension of Rostered Routine Testing policy and Government subsidy
27 Dec	Updated Updated advisory on COVID-19 vaccination at the workplace Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
24 Dec	Issued – Advisory to employers - Picking up your workers promptly at the point of entry
23 Dec	Issued – Advisory to dormitory operators - Reminder about admission of new and returning residents into your dormitory
21 Dec	Updated – Advisory on continued medical support for migrant workers Issued – Advisory to employers - Transiting into the new primary healthcare system for migrant workers
14 Dec	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators - Deferment of AccessCode changes to January 2022 Advisory to employers - Deferment of AccessCode changes to January 2022 Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
11 Dec	Issued – Advisory to dormitory operators - Admission of new and returning residents into your dormitory
6 Dec	Updated – Advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive on the COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) but are physically well
3 Dec	Issued – Advisory to employers - Updated SHN regime and onboarding requirements for migrant workers from CMP Sectors from 2 December 2021, 2359 hours
30 Nov	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators - Deferment of RRT exemption for fully vaccinated COVID-19 recovered workers Advisory to employers - Deferment of RRT exemption for fully vaccinated COVID-19 recovered workers
29 Nov	Issued – Advisory to employers - Vaccination exercise for employers to protect migrant workers from influenza
26 Nov	Updated – Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the landscape sector in view of COVID-19
24 Nov	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators - Updated vaccination policies and ingestion of overseas vaccination records for migrant workers Advisory to employers - Updated vaccination policies and ingestion of overseas vaccination records for migrant workers Advisory to dormitory operators - Updated testing regime for fully vaccinated COVID-19 recovered workers Advisory to employers - Updated testing regime for fully vaccinated COVID-19 recovered workers
23 Nov	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators - Further expansion of community and recreation centre visits, and revising of measures for dormitory residents Advisory to employers - Further expansion of community and recreation centre visits, and revising of measures for workers residing in dormitories
18 Nov	Updated – Advisory to employers - Updated SHN regime from 19 November 2021 for newly-arrived migrant workers from CMP sectors in line with the reviewed categories of countries and regions
11 Nov	Updated – Advisory to employers - Updated SHN regime from 12 November 2021 for newly-arrived migrant workers from CMP sectors in line with the reviewed categories of countries and regions
10 Nov	Updated – Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the cleaning sector in view of COVID-19
3 Nov	Issued Advisory to migrant domestic worker employment agencies on resources to teach MDWs how to conduct Antigen Rapid Test Advisory to migrant domestic worker employers to assist your MDW to perform Antigen Rapid Test when the need arises Updated – Advisory to dormitory operators and employers – Updates on healthcare protocol for migrant workers in dormitories
2 Nov	Issued – Advisory to dormitory operators – Management of dormitory recovery facility
28 Oct	Issued – Advisory to dormitory operators and employers – Cessation notice for all in-dormitory swab facilities and Regional Screening Centres for dormitory residents
27 Oct	Issued – Advisory to employers – Updated Stay-Home Notice regime and vaccination requirements for newly-arrived migrant workers
25 Oct	Issued – Advisory to dormitory operators and employers – Updated materials on updated healthcare protocol and recovering safely at the DRF and CRF
23 Oct	Updated Updated advisory on COVID-19 vaccination at the workplace Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
15 Oct	Updated Advisory to dormitory operators – Update on the check-in and check-out restrictions for dormitories with suspected COVID-19 infection Advisory to employers – Update on the check-in and check-out restrictions for dormitories with suspected COVID-19 infection
14 Oct	Issued – Advisory to dormitory operators – Cessation notice for in-dormitory swab facilities and Regional Screening Centres
13 Oct	Issued – Advisory to migrant domestic worker employers on retrieval of Vaccination HealthCert for MDWs
11 Oct	Issued – Advisory to dormitory operators – Implementation of new Rostered Routine Testing (RRT) regime
10 Oct	Issued Advisory to employers – Implementation of new Rostered Routine Testing (RRT) regime Advisory to dormitory operators and employers – Updates on healthcare protocol for migrant workers in dormitories
4 Oct	Issued – Advisory to employers – Downloading of Vaccination HealthCert via Notarise
2 Oct	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators – Updates to public health measures for migrant workers living in dormitories Advisory to employers – Updates to public health measures for migrant workers living in dormitories Advisory to MDW employers on tightening community measures to stabilise situation
29 Sep	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators – Updated guidelines for in-dormitory activities for workers residing in dormitories Advisory to employers – Updated guidelines for in-dormitory activities for workers residing in dormitories
27 Sep	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
25 Sep	Issued – Advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive on the COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) but are physically well Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
24 Sep	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
21 Sep	Issued – Advisory on collection of Antigen Rapid Test kits from Regional Screening Centres for dormitory residing workers and frontline workers
15 Sep	Issued – Advisory on Vaccinate or Regular Testing regime for frontline workers
13 Sep	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators – Easing of movement restrictions for your dormitory residents Advisory to employers – Easing of movement restrictions for your workers residing in dormitories Advisory to employers – Reminder for your migrant workers to return their BluePass tokens
9 Sep	Issued – Advisory to employers – Rostered Routine Testing and charging policy for workers in Construction, Marine, and Process sectors, and in dormitories
8 Sep	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
31 Aug	Updated Advisory to dormitory operators – Update on the check-in and check-out restrictions for dormitories with suspected COVID-19 infection Advisory to employers – Update on the check-in and check-out restrictions for dormitories with suspected COVID-19 infection
27 Aug	Issued – Advisory on Antigen Rapid Tests for migrant workers residing in dormitories
23 Aug	Updated – Updated advisory on COVID-19 vaccination at the workplace
18 Aug	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace Issued – Advisory to employers – Ingestion of overseas vaccination records for migrant workers
16 Aug	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators – Updated Safe Management Measures for your dormitory residents Advisory to employers – Updated Safe Management Measures for your migrant workers staying in dormitories
13 Aug	Issued – Advisory to MDW employers on easing of Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) starting from 10 August 2021
11 Aug	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators – Cease admission and decanting of migrant workers when COVID-19 infection is detected in your dormitory Advisory to employers – Cease admission and decanting of migrant workers when COVID-19 infection is detected in the dormitory
27 Jul	Issued – Advisory to MDW employers on Heightened Alert to minimise the spread of COVID-19
23 Jul	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators – Updated measures in line with the return to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) for your dormitory residents Advisory to employers – Updated measures in line with the return to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) for your migrant workers living in dormitories
20 Jul	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
16 Jul	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
8 Jul	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
7 Jul	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
2 Jul	Issued Advisory on COVID-19 vaccination in employment settings Advisory to migrant domestic worker employers to encourage your MDW to have her vaccination against COVID-19
1 Jul	Published – Health resources for migrant workers, employers and dormitory operators
28 Jun	Issued – Advisory to migrant domestic worker employers on revised Safe Management Measures (SMM) under Phase 3 (Heightened Alert)
24 Jun	Updated – Updated advisory on salary and leave arrangements Issued – Advisory to employers – Changes to migrant worker stay-home notice (SHN) and onboarding requirements
23 Jun	Issued Advisory to employers – Resumption of visits to Recreation Centres from 25 June 2021 Advisory to dormitory operators – Resumption of visits to Recreation Centres from 25 June 2021
21 Jun	Updated – Advisory on continued medical support for migrant workers
16 Jun	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators – Update on control measures on your migrant workers residing in dormitories under Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) Advisory to employers – Update on control measures on your migrant workers residing in dormitories under Phase 3 (Heightened Alert)
11 Jun	Issued – Advisory to employers on pilot of Antigen Rapid Tests in dormitories
29 May	Issued – Advisory to MDW employers to encourage your migrant domestic worker to stay at home
24 May	Issued – SLM & IPC measures in your dormitory for visitors and external contractors for Phase 2 Heightened Alert
17 May	Issued Advisory to dormitory operators on the additional measures in line with Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) Advisory to employers on the additional measures in line with Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)
15 May	Issued – Advisory to MDW employers on Heightened Alert to minimise the spread of COVID-19
14 May	Issued – Advisory to MDW employers on COVID-19 vaccination for your migrant domestic worker Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
12 May	Updated Advisory on continued medical support for migrant workers Advisory to employers on medical support for migrant workers after clearance of dormitories Advisory to dormitory operators on medical support for migrant workers after clearance of dormitories
7 May	Issued – Advisory to dormitory operators - Update on control measures on your dormitory residents
4 May	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
8 Apr	Issued Advisory to employers on facilitating Recreation Centre visits for your Special Pass holders and unvaccinated workers Advisory to dormitory operators on facilitating Recreation Centre visits for your Special Pass holders and unvaccinated residents
8 Mar	Issued – Advisory – Easing of restrictions on foreign employees’ visits to Recreation Centres
5 Mar	Issued – Advisory – Red AccessCode status at worksites and report any non-compliance via the SnapSAFE mobile application
25 Feb	Published – Educational resources on COVID-19 vaccination for work pass holders
10 Feb	Issued – Advisory on supporting the well-being of migrant workers
9 Feb	Issued – Advisory to employers on supporting the well-being of your work permit holders from Myanmar
3 Feb	Press release – Additional measures for newly arrived foreign workers
22 Jan	Press release – Workplace Safe Management Measures to stay put for now
20 Jan	Updated – Advisory to employers with Malaysian employees entering Singapore under Periodic Commuting Arrangement
16 Jan	Press release – On-arrival tests for newly arrived foreign workers from construction, marine and process sectors
5 Jan	Press release – Additional testing regime for newly arrived foreign workers staying in dormitories to ensure safety of foreign workers

Date	Title
28 Dec	Updated – Advisory on Safe Management Measures for workers on employer-provided transportation
17 Dec	Issued – Advisory - Work pass holders required to update MOM on new residential address or mobile number within five days of any change
16 Dec	Press release – Close to 200,000 self-employed persons benefitted from Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme
14 Dec	Press release – Measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak in migrant worker dormitories
23 Nov	Issued – Advisory on continued medical support for migrant workers
20 Nov	Press release – Four more work passes revoked for breaching Stay-Home Notice requirements
18 Nov	Press release – International Advisory Panel recommends WSH in a post-COVID world
17 Nov	Issued – Tripartite advisory on mental well-being at workplaces Press release – Launch of tripartite advisory on mental well-being at workplaces
14 Nov	Press release – ACE Group teams up with over 1,000 volunteers to celebrate Deepavali with migrant workers
9 Nov	Press release – One-time vaccination exercise for employers to protect their migrant workers from flu Issued – Advisory for employers on a one-time flu vaccination exercise for migrant workers
6 Nov	Press releases Update on rostered routine testing policy for migrant workers recovered from COVID-19 New taskforce to enhance mental health care support for migrant workers
30 Oct	Issued – Advisory on extension of night clinics for migrant workers
28 Oct	Press release – Eligible migrant workers will be able to visit Recreation Centres on rest days from 31 Oct 2020
25 Oct	Press release – Pilot of Antigen Rapid Tests for quicker detection of COVID-19 infection among migrant workers
21 Oct	Press release – New infection prevention and control programme to strengthen safe living measures in dormitories
16 Oct	Press releases Joint MOM-BCA-EDB press release on enabling targeted quarantining through contact-tracing devices for more than 450,000 migrant workers Work pass privileges of two employers suspended for breaching rostered routine testing requirements
9 Oct	Press release – Night clinics at regional medical centres for migrant workers
8 Oct	Press release – Making rostered routine testing more convenient for employers and migrant workers
6 Oct	Issued – Advisory for employers whose workers are on Special Passes
1 Oct	Press release – 342 residents in Space@Tuas dormitory block to serve quarantine in Government quarantine facility after new COVID-19 case detected
29 Sep	Issued – Advisory on introduction of pilot night clinics for migrant workers
25 Sep	Press release – A more targeted approach for dormitory quarantine
23 Sep	Press release Pilot of additional routine COVID tests to detect asymptomatic cases early Updated Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace Sending your workers home
18 Sep	Press release – RRT compliance crucial for early detection to safeguard health of migrant workers
16 Sep	Updated Addendum – Advisory for employers and dormitory operators to submit essential errands form for migrant workers to carry out essential errands Advisory for employers to submit essential errands form for migrant workers to carry out essential errands Advisory for dormitory operators to submit essential errands form for migrant workers to carry out essential errands
14 Sep	Press release – Dormitory operators and employers to work out contractual arrangements on dormitory rentals fairly and reasonably
13 Sep	Updated – Updated advisory on salary and leave arrangements
7 Sep	Press release – Vast majority of workers have been scheduled for RRT
5 Sep	Issued – Advisory to employers with Malaysian employees entering Singapore under Periodic Commuting Arrangement
4 Sep	Press release – 16,000 workers have yet to be scheduled for routine testing
2 Sep	Updated Addendum – Advisory for employers and dormitory operators to submit essential errands form for migrant workers to carry out essential errands Advisory for employers to submit essential errands form for migrant workers to carry out essential errands Advisory for dormitory operators to submit essential errands form for migrant workers to carry out essential errands
1 Sep	Press release – Final reminder to employers to ensure workers undergo routine testing by 5 September
30 Aug	Issued – Advisory to employers on providing upkeep and maintenance of foreign workers living in dormitories
26 Aug	Updated – Sending your workers home Issued – Addendum - Advisory for employers and dormitory operators to submit essential errands form for migrant workers to carry out essential errands
23 Aug	Press release – Joint MOM-MOH-BCA statement on COVID-19 cluster at Sungei Tengah Lodge dormitory
22 Aug	Press releases New MOM division to support migrant workers and dormitory operations Employers required to ensure workers undergo routine testing by 5 September
21 Aug	Issued Advisory to employers on medical support for migrant workers after clearance of dormitories Advisory to dormitory operators on medical support for migrant workers after clearance of dormitories
19 Aug	Press release – All remaining standalone quarantine facilities in dormitories cleared of COVID-19
18 Aug	Press release – Employers to ensure workers go through rostered routine testing
15 Aug	Issued – Advisory on movement of migrant workers between cleared dormitories Published – Relocating foreign workers to another residence
13 Aug	Issued Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the landscape sector in view of COVID-19 Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the strata management and facility management sectors in view of COVID-19
12 Aug	Press release – Measures for dormitory residents to enjoy safe rest days
11 Aug	Press releases All dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19 Multi-layered approach to ensure safe restart of work Jobs Situation Report - 11 August 2020 Updated All dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
4 Aug	Press release – 127 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
3 Aug	Press release – All incoming travellers, including returning residents, Long-Term Pass Holders, work pass holders and their dependants, serving their Stay-Home Notice outside of dedicated facilities to don electronic monitoring device
1 Aug	Press release Foreign worker levy waiver and rebates extended for construction, marine shipyard and process sectors Issued Advisory for employers to submit essential errands form for migrant workers to carry out essential errands Advisory for dormitory operators to submit essential errands form for migrant workers to carry out essential errands
29 Jul	Press release – 95 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
21 Jul	Press release – 69 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
17 Jul	Updated – Updated advisory on salary and leave arrangements
14 Jul	Press release – 193 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
7 Jul	Press releases Worker movements at S11 Dormitory on 5 July 2020 384 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
30 Jun	Press release – 78 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19 Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
27 Jun	Press release – Foreign worker levy rebates extended for construction, marine shipyard and process sectors
26 Jun	Updated – Advisory on Safe Management Measures for workers on employer-provided transportation
25 Jun	Press release – 140 work passes revoked for breach of Circuit Breaker Measures, Stay-Home Notices or Quarantine Orders
24 Jun	Press release – Majority of employers reasonable and fair when implementing cost-saving measures
23 Jun	Press release 31 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19 Published Advisory for employers on TraceTogether SMS notification for persons tested positive for COVID-19 Advisory for dormitory operators on TraceTogether SMS notification for persons tested positive for COVID-19
22 Jun	Published – Sending your foreign workers home
19 Jun	Press release – Indicative forecast for clearance of migrant worker dormitories
18 Jun	Press release – Safe Rest Days for dormitory residents in Phase 2
17 Jun	Published – Advisory – FDWs should avoid congregating in big groups on their rest days
16 Jun	Press release – 42 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
13 Jun	Published – Advisory on rest day and remittance services for FDWs
12 Jun	Updated –Advisory – Labour supply companies should pass on the benefits from the Jobs Support Scheme to your clients
10 Jun	Press release – Workers in dormitories returning to work and updates on AccessCode
9 Jun	Published – Updated advisory on salary and leave arrangements
5 Jun	Published – Advisory to FDW employers to introduce e-remittance to your FDW
4 Jun	Published – Tripartite advisory on ensuring safe operations of lifts and escalators, and sustainability of the industry in view of COVID-19
1 Jun	Press releases MOM’s statement on death of migrant worker due to COVID-19 Joint MND-MOM media release on new dormitories with improved standards for migrant workers 40,000 migrant workers cleared of COVID-19 infections Published Status of cleared dormitories and dormitories due to be cleared
30 May	Press release Preparing for Safe Working, Safe Living and Safe Rest Days Published Advisory to employers on Safe Living measures for foreign worker dormitories Advisory for dormitory operators on implementation of Safe Living measures in foreign worker dormitories
29 May	Updated New requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace Advisory on Safe Management Measures for workers on employer-provided transportation
28 May	Press releases Over $360 million paid out under first tranche of Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme payouts More than $50 million to be paid out under Enhanced Work-Life Grant (COVID-19)
27 May	Press release – New resources to provide better care for migrant workers
26 May	Press release Support for local jobseekers through SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package Published Advisory – Labour supply companies should pass on the benefits from the Jobs Support Scheme to your clients Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the waste management sector in view of COVID-19
24 May	Press release – Celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri with our migrant workers
21 May	Updated – Advisory – Foreign domestic workers should stay home on rest day
20 May	Published – Advisory on retrenchment benefit payable to retrenched employees as a result of business difficulties due to COVID-19
19 May	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after Circuit Breaker period
18 May	Published – Advisory to employers and SEPs on the Leave of Absence / Stay-Home Notice Support Programme
15 May	Press release – Safe working and safe living
15 May	Published – Notification to employers on requirements for construction foreign employees after the Stay-Home Notice (SHN) period
12 May	Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after Circuit Breaker period
10 May	Press release – Leveraging medical technologies to monitor health of foreign workers more effectively
9 May	Published – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after Circuit Breaker period
8 May	Press release – Update on MOM’s enforcement efforts on Circuit Breaker measures for workplaces and Stay-Home Notice requirements
7 May	Published – Advisory to employers with foreign workers living in dormitories
6 May	Press releases Greater observance of safe distancing measures in foreign worker housing Tripartite partners to release advisories on ensuring sustainability of outsourced sectors affected by COVID-19
6 May	Published – Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the security sector in view of COVID-19
1 May	Press releases Comprehensive approach to take care of the well-being of foreign workers living in dormitories Extension of Stay-Home Notices for Work Permit and S Pass holders in construction sector
1 May	Updated – Advisory to employers that certain foreign employees in the construction sector (and their dependants) are put on Stay-Home Notice from 20 April 2020 to 18 May 2020
30 Apr	Published Advisory to employers on the setting up of medical facilities and implementing measures to ensure a safe living environment Advisory to dormitory operators on the setting up of medical facilities and implementing measures to ensure a safe living environment Advisory to workers on safe distancing measures at hotels
29 Apr	Press releases May Day Tripartite Message 2020 by Minister for Manpower Mrs Josephine Teo, NTUC President Ms Mary Liew, NTUC Secretary-General Mr Ng Chee Meng and SNEF President Dr Robert Yap Coordinated donations to support our migrant workers more effectively
25 Apr	Updated – Advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker
24 Apr	Press releases Welcoming the month of Ramadan with our migrant workers Local dormitory operators pledge further support for Muslim migrant workers during Ramadan $100 million set aside to provide graduates with traineeship opportunities amid a pandemic-hit job market
24 Apr	Published – Inter-agency advisory on supporting mental well-being of workers under COVID-19 work arrangements
23 Apr	Press releases MOM’s statement on death of foreign worker Further measures to help companies during extended Circuit Breaker
21 Apr	Press release – Over 62,000 employers to benefit from $675 million in foreign worker levy rebates
21 Apr	Published – Advisory to employers on food arrangements for construction foreign employees on Stay-Home Notice from 20 April 2020 to 4 May 2020
19 Apr	Published – Advisory – Employers whose foreign employees reside in FCD, CTQ or a TOL quarter cannot be moved to alternative residences
18 Apr	Press release – Precautionary Stay-Home Notices for Work Permit and S Pass holders in construction sector
18 Apr	Published – Advisory to employers that certain foreign employees in the construction sector (and their dependants) are put on Stay-Home Notice from 20 April 2020 to 4 May 2020
17 Apr	Press release – Inter-Agency Taskforce coordinating NGOs’ efforts to support the well-being of foreign workers
17 Apr	Published Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the cleaning sector in view of COVID-19 Advisory – Employers in Essential Services companies must seek approval before moving foreign employees to alternative residences
16 Apr	Published – Advisory on employer-assisted remittance for foreign workers residing in dormitories
15 Apr	Press release – Resident volunteers step up to help with daily tasks at dormitories
14 Apr	Press release – Key actions to manage transmisison of COVID-19 in all dormitories
13 Apr	Press release – MOM intensifies inspections of Factory-Converted Dormitories and workers breaching Circuit Breaker measures
13 Apr	Published – Advisory for employers of workers staying in Factory Converted Dormitories, Construction Temporary Quarters or Temporary Occupation Licence quarters
12 Apr	Press release – Work pass revoked and fines issued for breaching Circuit Breaker measures
11 Apr	Press release – Food distribution, cleanliness and hygiene standards at Sungei Tengah Lodge and Tampines Dormitory stabilised within 48 hours
11 Apr	Published Advisory – Foreign workers must remain in their place of residence during Circuit Breaker period Advisory – Foreign domestic workers must stay home on rest day Advisory for employers of workers in dormitories gazetted as isolation areas Advisory on salary payment to foreign workers residing in dormitories
10 Apr	Press release – Enhanced cleanliness and sanitation measures at dormitories gazetted as isolation areas
10 Apr	Published – Advisory on safe distancing measures for workers ferried by lorries
9 Apr	Press release – Further improvements in distribution process and quality of food for dormitories gazetted as isolation areas
8 Apr	Press release – Update on conditions at three dormitories gazetted as isolation areas
7 Apr	Press release – Inter-Agency Taskforce to support foreign workers and dormitory operators during circuit breaker period
6 Apr	Press releases About 100,000 expected to automatically benefit from Enhanced Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme Efforts to ensure well-being of foreign workers at S11 Dormitory @ Punggol and Westlite Toh Guan
6 Apr	Published – Advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker
5 Apr	Press release – Additional measures to minimise further spread of COVID-19 within foreign worker dormitories
5 Apr	Published – Adjustments to work pass services arising from the additional safe distancing measures
3 Apr	Press release – Additional safe distancing measures for the workplace
1 Apr	Press release – Expansion of temporary scheme to help businesses manage manpower needs
1 Apr	Updated – Helping businesses on manpower issues Temporary scheme to allow companies to transfer foreign workers across sectors to manage manpower needs
30 Mar	Published – Guide on second job arrangements for employees with reduced work hours in response to COVID-19
27 Mar	Press release – About 88,000 to automatically benefit from Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme
26 Mar	Updated – Advisory on safe distancing measures at the workplace
25 Mar	Press releases Measures to prevent congregations of foreign workers and foreign domestic workers Employers advised to plan for more sustainable housing options for their workers usually housed in Malaysia MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notice requirements for work pass holders from Malaysia
24 Mar	Press release – Further measures to help companies cope with COVID-19 situation
23 Mar	Press release – MOM mounts enforcement operation to ensure workplaces comply with safe distancing measures
23 Mar	Published – Advisory for employers and self-employed persons on application for Leave of Absence (LOA) support for company-LOA or self-imposed LOA for workers returning between 14 and 20 March 2020
21 Mar	Press release – 89 work passes revoked for breach of entry approval and Stay-Home Notice requirements
21 Mar	Published – Updated advisory to foreign domestic workers and employers – FDWs urged to stay home on rest days
20 Mar	Press release – Companies encouraged to impose Leave of Absence for employees returning between 14 And 20 March 2020
20 Mar	Updated Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19 General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore Advisory for employers on employees’ non-essential travel in response to updated travel advisory (COVID-19) Advisory on safe distancing measures at the workplace Advisory to foreign domestic workers (FDWs), employers and employment agencies on COVID-19 precautionary measures
19 Mar	Press release – Temporary housing support for employers affected by Malaysia's Movement Control Order
18 Mar	Press release – MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices now covers all new and existing work pass holders
18 Mar	Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
17 Mar	Press release – Accommodating workers affected by lockdown in Malaysia
16 Mar 2020	Published – Advisory for employers on employees’ non-essential travel in response to updated travel advisory (COVID-19)
15 Mar 2020	Press releases MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland and the United Kingdom Entry approval and Stay-Home Notice requirements for all new and returning foreign domestic workers
15 Mar 2020	Updated Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19 General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore Advisory to foreign domestic workers (FDWs), employers and employment agencies on COVID-19 precautionary measures
13 Mar 2020	Published – Advisory on safe distancing measures at the workplace
13 Mar 2020	Press release – MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to Italy, France, Spain and Germany
11 Mar 2020	Press release – Tripartite partners update advisory on managing excess manpower and responsible retrenchment in view of COVID-19 Related: Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment
4 Mar 2020	Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
3 Mar 2020	Press release – MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to more countries
3 Mar 2020	Updated Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19 General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore
29 Feb 2020	Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
28 Feb 2020	Updated – General advisory for employers if a confirmed or suspect case of COVID-19 is detected at the workplace
27 Feb 2020	Updated Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19 General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore
25 Feb 2020	Press releases Entry approval requirement for employers with work pass holders with travel history to Daegu city and Cheongdo county Temporary scheme to help manufacturing and services sectors manage manpower needs
25 Feb 2020	Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19 Included Daegu city and Cheongdo county in the Republic of Korea.
25 Feb 2020	Published – Helping businesses on manpower issues
24 Feb 2020	Press releases More workers and employers taken to task for breaching Leave of Absence requirements Majority of employers compliant with entry approval requirements for work pass holders
24 Feb 2020	Updated General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19 General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore
19 Feb 2020	Published – Advisory to employers not to send workers to hospital unless it is a medical emergency
18 Feb 2020	Published – General advisory for employers if a confirmed or suspect case of COVID-19 is detected at the workplace
18 Feb 2020	Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas Read the updated actions to be taken by employers of foreign employees and mandatory declarations to MOM.
17 Feb 2020	Press release – Leave of Absence Support Programme extended to those serving Stay-Home Notice
17 Feb 2020	Press release – Mandatory Stay-Home Notice for work pass holders with travel history to mainland China
17 Feb 2020	Updated – Leave of Absence Support Programme (LOASP) for businesses and SEPs LOASP extended to employers and SEPs affected by SHN.
13 Feb 2020	Updated – Frequently asked questions Read the FAQs on Leave of Absence Support Programme.
13 Feb 2020	Press release – Supporting healthcare workers whose leave and holiday plans have been cancelled
13 Feb 2020	Press release – Two work passes revoked for re-entry into Singapore without prior approval
12 Feb 2020	Published – Leave of Absence Support Programme (LOASP) for businesses and SEPs
12 Feb 2020	Press release – Leave of Absence Support Programme (LOASP)
12 Feb 2020	Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from mainland China Read the updated actions to be taken by employers of foreign employees and mandatory declarations to MOM.
12 Feb 2020	Published – Advisory to permit workers to enter their worksite
11 Feb 2020	Published – FAQs
10 Feb 2020	Press release – Actions taken by the Ministry of Manpower following confirmed COVID-19 case of Work Permit holder
10 Feb 2020	Press release – MOM issues updated advisory on enhanced precautionary measures for dormitories
10 Feb 2020	Updated – Advisory to foreign domestic workers and employers in view of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 situation.
10 Feb 2020	Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from mainland China Read the updated actions to be taken by employers of foreign employees and mandatory declarations to MOM.
9 Feb 2020	Published – Advisory to foreign domestic workers and employers in view of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 situation
9 Feb 2020	Press release – Work passes cancelled and employers’ work pass privileges revoked for breaching Leave of Absence requirements
7 Feb 2020	Published – General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore
7 Feb 2020	Press release – New requirements for employers who have work pass holders with travel history to mainland China entering or returning to Singapore
7 Feb 2020	Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from mainland China Read the updated actions to be taken by employers of foreign employees and mandatory declarations to MOM.
5 Feb 2020	Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from mainland China
4 Feb 2020	Published – General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore
3 Feb 2020	Press release – Joint statement by Ministry of National Development, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Manpower on persons placed on Home Quarantined Orders and Leave of Absence
2 Feb 2020	Updated – Advisory for employees and employers travelling to and from mainland China and known affected countries
31 Jan 2020	Press release – Update on additional measures by the Ministry of Manpower to minimise the risk of community spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019
28 Jan 2020	Press release – Additional measures by Ministry of Manpower to contain spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019
27 Jan 2020	Updated – Advisory for employees and employers travelling to and from mainland China and known affected countries
24 Jan 2020	Updated – Advisory for employees and employers travelling to and from mainland China and known affected countries
23 Jan 2020	Published – Advisory for employees and employers travelling to and from mainland China and known affected countries

Advisories

Updated advisory on COVID-19 vaccination at the workplace
Updated as of 7 October 2022
Advisory to employers - Updated onboarding requirements for migrant workers in the Construction, Marine shipyard and Process sectors
Updated as of 30 June 2022
Advisory to employers - Picking up your workers promptly at the point of entry
Updated as of 24 April 2022
Advisory to migrant domestic worker employers to encourage your MDW to take her booster vaccination
Updated as of 4 February 2022
Advisory on Business Continuity Plan
Updated as of 4 February 2022
Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the landscape sector in view of COVID-19
Updated as of 26 November 2021
Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the cleaning sector in view of COVID-19
Updated as of 10 November 2021
Advisory to migrant domestic worker employers to assist your MDW to perform Antigen Rapid Test when the need arises
Updated as of 3 November 2021
Advisory to migrant domestic worker employers on retrieval of Vaccination HealthCert for MDWs
Updated as of 13 October 2021
Advisory to employers – Downloading of Vaccination HealthCert via Notarise
Updated as of 4 October 2021
Advisory to migrant domestic worker employers to encourage your MDW to have her vaccination against COVID-19
Updated as of 2 July 2021
Advisory on COVID-19 vaccination in employment settings
Updated as of 2 July 2021
Advisory on supporting the well-being of migrant workers
Updated as of 10 February 2021
Advisory – Work pass holders required to update MOM on new residential address or mobile number within five days of any change
Updated as of 17 December 2020
Tripartite advisory on mental well-being at workplaces
Updated as of 17 November 2020
Advisory to employers on providing upkeep and maintenance of foreign workers living in dormitories
Updated as of 30 August 2020
Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the strata management and facility management sectors in view of COVID-19
Updated as of 13 August 2020
Tripartite advisory on ensuring safe operations of lifts and escalators, and sustainability of the industry in view of COVID-19
Updated as of 4 June 2020
Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the waste management sector in view of COVID-19
Updated as of 26 May 2020
Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the security sector in view of COVID-19
Updated as of 6 May 2020
Inter-agency advisory on supporting mental well-being of workers under COVID-19 work arrangements
Updated as of 24 April 2020

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