The following changes will be implemented in the process sector from 1 Jan 2024:
- The Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) will be reduced from 1:7 (87.5%) to 1:5 (83.3%).
- The Man-Year Entitlement (MYE) framework will be dismantled.
- Levy rates for Work Permit holders will be revised as follows:
| Source country or region / Tier |
Monthly |
Daily |
| NTS - Higher-skilled |
$300 |
$9.87 |
| NTS - Basic-skilled |
$650 |
$21.37 |
| Malaysia, NAS, PRC - Higher-skilled |
$200 |
$6.58 |
| Malaysia, NAS, PRC - Basic-skilled |
$450 |
$14.80 |
The MYE framework will be dismantled from 1 Jan 2024 onwards. This includes the phasing out of Prior Approval (PA) and In-Principle Support (IPS). From 1 Jan 2024, firms will no longer need to apply for MYE, IPS or PA before applying for a Work Permit for NTS or PRC workers. The revised steps for a Work Permit application will be updated closer to 2024. Find out more.