Debated in Parliament on 28 Nov 2022.
Dr Lim Wee Kiak asked the Minister for Manpower (a) what percentage of employees affected by the global tech industry layoffs are Singaporeans; (b) what are their typical demographics and job roles; (c) whether the Government expects more layoffs affecting Singaporean tech employees in the next six months; and (d) what support will these employees receive, especially those who recently made a career switch on the premise of a booming tech industry.
This question has been addressed in the combined oral reply to Question Nos 3 to 6 on the Order Paper for the 28 November 2022 Sitting.