Number of EMA Enforcement Inspectors Tasked with Investigating Unlicensed Electrical Works

Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) (a) what is the current manpower strength of enforcement inspectors within the Energy Market Authority tasked with investigating unlicensed electrical works; (b) in the past year, how many reports of unlicensed electrical works have been received; and (c) how many enforcement actions have been taken against unlicensed electrical workers.

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) takes a serious view of unlicensed electrical works, as such works may result in electrical safety issues that can potentially endanger lives.

Currently, EMA has 11 inspectors who oversee electrical safety matters. From July 2025 to June 2026, EMA received 20 reports of alleged unlicensed electrical works. Investigations have been completed for six cases, while those for the other 14 cases are ongoing. Of the six cases, EMA has taken enforcement action against the parties responsible in four cases, while the other two cases were concluded with no contraventions found.