All first-time 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.
In view of the COVID-19 situation, the SIP for foreign workers is temporarily suspended until further notice. You can register your foreign workers for SIP after the suspension has been lifted and they have completed their SHN.
At a glance
| Who must attend |
All work permit holders who:
- Are non-Malaysians.
- Are first time working in Singapore.
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| Which sectors |
Construction sector.
From 1 December 2019, manufacturing, marine shipyard and process sectors.
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| When to attend |
Within 14 days of foreign worker’s arrival in Singapore. |
| 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:
- IPA letter – full set, employee’s copy
- Foreign worker’s passport
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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
- Employment laws
- Employment and work injury compensation rights
- SGSecure and other key laws
Register for SIP
To ensure that your foreign worker gets a training slot within the first 14 days of arrival in Singapore, 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.