Breakdown of Resident Workforce Considered Involuntarily Overqualified by Age Group, Sector and Qualification and Tracking Wage Scarring

Dr Wan Rizal asked the Minister for Manpower (a) what is the breakdown of the resident workforce that is involuntarily overqualified by (i) age group (ii) sector and (iii) highest qualification; and (b) whether the Ministry tracks wage scarring or slower career progression among workers assessed to be involuntarily overqualified.

The Member may refer to the combined oral reply delivered on 5 May 2026. [Please refer to ​"Survey Finding of Workers Being Overqualified for Their Roles and Implications on Career and Wage Progression, and Underemployment", Official Report, 5 May 2026, Vol 96, Issue 29, Oral Answers to Questions section.]