Proposal to Increase Penalties for S Pass and Employment Pass Holders Found Guilty of Submitting Forged Academic and Other Documents

Debated in Parliament on 4 Oct 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The debate centers on a proposal by Gan Thiam Poh to increase penalties for S Pass and Employment Pass holders who submit forged documents, such as academic certificates, to enter Singapore.
Minister Tan See Leng responded that existing penalties under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act include fines up to $20,000, imprisonment up to two years, or both, plus work pass revocation and permanent bar from working in Singapore.
The Ministry of Manpower considers the current penalties sufficient and comparable to those under the Immigration Act, with no immediate plans to raise them further.
MOM is enhancing screening and fraud detection, and employers are urged to ensure rigorous recruitment processes for foreign workers.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Full Transcript

Gan Thiam Poh

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for Manpower whether the Government will consider increasing the penalties in respect of S Pass and Employment Pass holders who are found guilty of submitting forged documents including academic certificates to gain entry into Singapore.

Tan See Leng

Under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA), Work Pass applicants found submitting forged educational qualifications are liable to a maximum fine of $20,000, or to a maximum imprisonment term of two years, or to both, upon conviction. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will also revoke offenders’ work passes and permanently bar them from employment in Singapore.

This is one of the higher penalties under the EFMA and is commensurate with penalties of other contraventions of a similar nature under the Immigration Act. There is no need at this time to consider further raising the maximum penalties.

MOM has and will continue to strengthen our screening capabilities and fraud detection efforts. Employers should also continue to do their part to ensure that their recruitment process of foreigners is rigorous.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The debate centers on a proposal by Gan Thiam Poh to increase penalties for S Pass and Employment Pass holders who submit forged documents, such as academic certificates, to enter Singapore.
Minister Tan See Leng responded that existing penalties under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act include fines up to $20,000, imprisonment up to two years, or both, plus work pass revocation and permanent bar from working in Singapore.
The Ministry of Manpower considers the current penalties sufficient and comparable to those under the Immigration Act, with no immediate plans to raise them further.
MOM is enhancing screening and fraud detection, and employers are urged to ensure rigorous recruitment processes for foreign workers.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Proposal to Increase Penalties for S Pass and Employment Pass Holders Found Guilty of Submitting Forged Academic and Other Documents | PAPERCUTS

Proposal to Increase Penalties for S Pass and Employment Pass Holders Found Guilty of Submitting Forged Academic and Other Documents

Debated in Parliament on 4 Oct 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The debate centers on a proposal by Gan Thiam Poh to increase penalties for S Pass and Employment Pass holders who submit forged documents, such as academic certificates, to enter Singapore.
Minister Tan See Leng responded that existing penalties under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act include fines up to $20,000, imprisonment up to two years, or both, plus work pass revocation and permanent bar from working in Singapore.
The Ministry of Manpower considers the current penalties sufficient and comparable to those under the Immigration Act, with no immediate plans to raise them further.
MOM is enhancing screening and fraud detection, and employers are urged to ensure rigorous recruitment processes for foreign workers.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Full Transcript

Gan Thiam Poh

Tan See Leng

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The debate centers on a proposal by Gan Thiam Poh to increase penalties for S Pass and Employment Pass holders who submit forged documents, such as academic certificates, to enter Singapore.
Minister Tan See Leng responded that existing penalties under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act include fines up to $20,000, imprisonment up to two years, or both, plus work pass revocation and permanent bar from working in Singapore.
The Ministry of Manpower considers the current penalties sufficient and comparable to those under the Immigration Act, with no immediate plans to raise them further.
MOM is enhancing screening and fraud detection, and employers are urged to ensure rigorous recruitment processes for foreign workers.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Proposal to Increase Penalties for S Pass and Employment Pass Holders Found Guilty of Submitting Forged Academic and Other Documents

Summary

Questions Identified

Full Transcript

Gan Thiam Poh

Tan See Leng

Summary

Questions Identified

Proposal to Increase Penalties for S Pass and Employment Pass Holders Found Guilty of Submitting Forged Academic and Other Documents

Summary

Questions Identified

Full Transcript

Gan Thiam Poh

Tan See Leng

Summary

Questions Identified