Written Answer to PQ on Job security in sectors affected by Iran war

NOTICE PAPER NO. 721 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 8 APRIL 2026
QUESTION NO. 1994 FOR ORAL ANSWER

Mr Patrick Tay Teck Guan:

To ask the Minister for Manpower in light of the Iran war and the surge in fuel prices, what is the Ministry's current assessment of the impact on job security and retrenchment risk in sectors with significant fuel and freight cost exposure, such as aviation, maritime and port operations, land transport, and wholesale trade and logistics.

Answer:

The Member may refer to the Ministerial Statement given by DPM Gan at the sitting on 7 Apr 2026.