Measures to Address Existing Skill Gaps of Singaporean Workers in Government Agencies and Statutory Boards

Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance in relation to the roles currently filled by S Pass and Employment Pass holders across Statutory Boards and Government agencies (a) whether the Ministry has identified the most common skill gaps that exist among Singaporeans; (b) if so, what are these skills; and (c) what steps has the Ministry taken to address the skills gap among Singaporeans.

The Government continually reviews the emerging skills that our public officers need in order to meet the changing needs of Singapore. This includes skills in areas, such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology and sustainability, among others. Officers deepen their skills through formal training courses, attachments and secondments outside of the public service, and other forms of learning on the job. We will continue to invest in building up and updating the capabilities of public officers so that the public service stays relevant and future ready.