Allowing Entry to Fully Vaccinated Workers from ASEAN Countries to Mitigate Labour Crunch in Construction and Renovation Industries

Mr Ang Wei Neng asked the Minister for Manpower whether the Ministry will consider allowing fully vaccinated workers from ASEAN countries, other than domestic helpers, to enter Singapore to join the construction and renovation industry to mitigate the labour crunch.

The Member may be aware that since he filed the question, MOH has lifted travel restrictions on countries which have provided the workers for the construction industry.

MOM resumed approvals on 15 October 2021 for migrant workers (MWs) from the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) sectors who are arriving from 1 November 2021.

While we are allowing more workers to enter Singapore to meet the needs of industries and families, we need to do so in a safe and calibrated manner. All work pass holders, regardless of their travel history, must be fully vaccinated when they enter Singapore from 1 November 2021 unless they have been given prior exemption.