Written Answer by Minister for Manpower to PQ on Work Permit Holders Who Are Paid Salaries Electronically And Not Living In Dormitories

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1731 OF 2023 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 24 FEBRUARY 2023
QUESTION NO. 2745 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

MP: Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang

To ask the Minister for Manpower (a) what is the current number and percentage of work permit holders not living in dormitories who are paid salaries electronically; and (b) whether the Ministry can provide an update on its consultations with tripartite partners on extending the requirements of electronic payment of salaries to work permit holders who are not living in dormitories.

Answer:

1. We do not have data on the number of work permit holders not living in dormitories who are paid salaries electronically.

2. MOM has given priority to implement electronic payment of salaries to work permit holders living in dormitories. This involves verification that employers have been complying and following up with non-compliant employers. We will continue our discussions with tripartite partners about extending the requirements for electronic payment of salaries to more workers in the future.