Since the article’s publication on Dec 5, more controversies have flared over the practice of Singaporean companies advertising for foreign professionals, bypassing Singaporeans.The trend could not have come at a worse time for the government as it prepares the ground for possible elections. To placate the public, it has announced a slowdown in the foreign intake.
These firms, including a government-linked corporation, are facing an angry backlash from Singapo-reans who are losing their jobs to “cheaper” foreigners. Full Story
