Non-Malaysian Work Permit holders in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard and process sectors must attend the SIP to learn about their employment rights and other useful information.
At a glance
| Who must attend |
All work permit holders who:
- Are non-Malaysians.
- Are on In-Principle Approval (Construction, Marine, Process sectors).
- Are first time working in Singapore (Manufacturing sector).
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| Which sectors |
Construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard and process sectors.
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| When to attend |
Within 2 weeks of foreign worker’s arrival in Singapore or 7 days after completing SHN.
Newly-arrived Work Permit holders in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors will complete their SIP at the Migrant Worker Onboarding Centre.
For newly-arrived Work Permit holders in the manufacturing sector will complete their SIP at MWC @ Soon Lee Recreation Centre.
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| Duration |
1 day. |
| Is it mandatory |
Yes. Foreign workers must attend SIP before Work Permit can be issued.
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| Cost |
$75 (including GST), borne by the foreign worker’s employer. |
| Registration |
MWC website |
| Languages |
Conducted in foreign worker’s native language:
- English
- Bengali
- Burmese
- Mandarin
- Tagalog
- Tamil
- Thai
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| Documents required |
Your foreign worker must bring the following documents to the SIP training centre:
- In-principle approval (IPA) letter – full set, employee’s copy
- Foreign worker’s passport
- Proof of recent negative COVID swab result (within 14 days of SIP class)
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What is it
The SIP is a 1-day orientation programme to educate foreign workers on Singapore’s social norms, their employment rights and responsibilities, Singapore laws and where and how to seek assistance.
The topics include:
- Understanding Singapore
- Local practices and social norms
- Remittance and unlicensed money lenders
- E-remittance
- Protect yourself from Infections
- Rostered Routine Testing (RRT) requirements
- Mobile application orientation
- Safe Rest Day
- Living safely during COVID-19 (in dormitories)
- Employment Laws
- Employment and Work Injury Compensation Rights
- SGSecure & Other Key Laws
- Mental health
Register for SIP
To ensure that your foreign worker gets a training slot within 2 weeks of arrival in Singapore or 7 days after completing SHN, you should register for the SIP early.
The Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) will conduct the SIP on behalf of MOM.
For more info, visit the MWC website.