SINGAPORE: A man who used a forged certificate to gain employment as a formwork supervisor was sentenced to six weeks’ jail on Thursday (Feb 24). Formwork is a mould which concrete or similar materials are poured into. Hanif Miah Md Nurul Islam pleaded guilty to offences under the Workplace Safety and Health Act. He had…
For several years, this tiny Asian island nation topped the rankings as the world’s top location for investments and the busiest port in the Asia Pacific region. Strategic location, pro-business environment, forward economic policies, and competitive workforce made Singapore the world’s gateway to Asia. Consistently rated by expatriates as the best place in the…
Knowing where work pass holders are staying is crucial in cases such as emergency contact tracing. But in the last two years, 175 firms have been fined over $1.1 million all for failing to promptly update the residential addresses of 960 of them. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Wednesday (Jan 26) that these…
As a vibrant city, Singapore’s multicultural population is bursting with life. While surrounded by modern developments, Singapore also values green space and recreational opportunities. As a sovereign nation in Southeast Asia, Singapore has a reputation for expatriate life and ranked the best destination in 2018. It has some of the world’s robust happiness indicators for…
Numerous of business proprietors who established their businesses in other countries migrated to Singapore with their families. In other countries, their immigration procedure is straightforward. With hardly any pleasantries, you can make that much-needed move. And yet, it is different in Singapore. If you were previously denied a visa and lose the confidence of getting…
Getting a Singapore PR is like getting the golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. It sounds a bit exaggerated, but the truth is there is a myriad of benefits in getting the PR. Singapore is popular for its stable economy, safe environment, excellent job opportunities, and educational system, so it’s not surprising. Apart…
Singapore’s travel and tourism industry has been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak since 2020. Countries are still actively battling this virus but societies and industries are also looking to rebuild and re-emerge from the crisis. This pandemic has brought significant challenges to the global travel industry. However, it is encouraging that by now, we have…
Every year, a large number of immigration applications are denied due to frequent errors in the application. Over 300,000 people migrate to Singapore annually for a variety of reasons. Whether they want to immigrate for better education, job opportunities, or a better quality of life, they must be cautious when filing their application because…
Acquiring a multinational career path is beneficial not just to your resume but may also open opportunities for you in the future. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2019, Singapore is ranked first in the world for corporate ethics, as well as hiring and firing policies. In addition, according to the Singapore…
Singapore is one of the world’s most expensive and most prosperous countries. The Southeast island nation is a commercial hub and flaunts a conducive regulatory environment for businesses. Moreover, its innovative immigration policy is a magnet for working professionals and entrepreneurs from across continents. With so many people applying for work visas every year,…