The Ministry of Manpower has introduced a new work pass for foreign talent, called the ONE Pass. During today’s sitting of Parliament, I asked a Parliamentary Question (PQ) and two Supplementary Questions (SQs) on this work pass.
This was my PQ:
*3317. Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song: To ask the Minister for Manpower regarding the new Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) Pass (a) what is the maximum number of companies that a ONE Pass holder may work for; (b) whether the minimum monthly salary of $30,000 is an aggregate of the salaries from the multiple companies that the pass holder is employed in; and (c) if so, what is the minimum salary that the pass holder must receive from each company.
The Minister said that those applying for the One Pass who draw a monthly fixed salary of $30,000 or more should “generally” receive this amount from one employer. I followed-up with these SQs:
“Will MOM allow ONE Pass holders to earn $30,000 a month from one company and smaller amounts from several others? Since they will be exempted from job advertising requirements, minimum salary thresholds and local PMET shares in those other companies, will Singaporean PMETs in those companies lose out in any way if this happens?
Second, I note that ONE Pass holders do not need to reapply for a new pass if they change jobs. How will the Ministry prevent ONE Pass holders from switching jobs and joining another company at a lower salary soon after getting their pass?”
The full exchange in Parliament will be published in the Hansard within two weeks.
