The Malaysian Insider, 16 Sep 2012Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) denied today it is barring east Malaysians from working in the island republic, saying the required work permits would be issued as long as the individuals met its stringent criteria.
The island state, had come under scrutiny recently following news reports its government had stopped issuing or renewing work passes for east Malaysian male natives below 35 years old, in what was seen as a backlash to the growing crime rate allegedly involving foreigners there.
“There is no ban on workers from Sabah and Sarawak to work in Singapore,” said MOM, confirming that such a policy does not exist. Full story
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