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
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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
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6 Nov |
Press releases
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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
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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
Updated
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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
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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
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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
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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
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23 Aug |
Press release – Joint MOM-MOH-BCA statement on COVID-19 cluster at Sungei Tengah Lodge dormitory |
22 Aug |
Press releases
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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
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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
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13 Aug |
Issued
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12 Aug |
Press release – Measures for dormitory residents to enjoy safe rest days |
11 Aug |
Press releases
Updated
- All dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
Published
- Status of cleared dormitories and dormitories due to be cleared
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30 May |
Press release
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
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29 May |
Updated
- New requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
- Advisory on Safe Management Measures for workers on employer-provided transportation
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28 May |
Press releases
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27 May |
Press release – New resources to provide better care for migrant workers |
26 May |
Press release
Published
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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
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6 May |
Published – Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the security sector in view of COVID-19 |
1 May |
Press releases
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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
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29 Apr |
Press releases
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25 Apr |
Updated – Advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker |
24 Apr |
Press releases
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24 Apr |
Published – Inter-agency advisory on supporting mental well-being of workers under COVID-19 work arrangements |
23 Apr |
Press releases
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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25 Feb 2020 |
Press releases
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 |