SINGAPORE — To safeguard against fraudulent educational qualifications being submitted in Employment Pass (EP) applications, employers will be required to submit verification proof for these qualifications during the application process, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng on Wednesday (March 1).
Speaking in Parliament during the debate on his ministry's budget, Dr Tan said that the new process will be implemented from Sept 1 this year, at the same time the new Complementarity Assessment Framework is adopted.
He added that industry associations and other stakeholders have been consulted, and he gave the assurance that his ministry will"ensure smooth implementation and we will minimise disruptions to employers’ hiring process".
The pass is for talent earning at least S$30,000 in fixed monthly salary, comparable to the top 5 per cent of EP holders, or with outstanding achievements in arts and culture, sports, and research and academia. "Professor Watson is internationally renowned in dermatology," Dr Tan said."Through her leadership, she will catalyse our local community of research scientists, academics and industry professionals to tackle complex challenges in skin disease and skin health for the benefit of Singapore and Singaporeans.
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