Breakdown of Citizenship Demographic Within Public Service

Debated in Parliament on 28 Feb 2024.

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Leong Mun Wai asked the Prime Minister for the numbers of Singapore Permanent Residents and foreigners in the Public Service, and where non-citizen officers are employed.
Chan Chun Sing, responding for the Prime Minister, stated there are approximately 144,000 citizens, 5,000 Permanent Residents, and 3,000 foreigners in the Public Service.
Non-citizen officers are generally placed in roles requiring skills in short supply locally, such as engineering and IT, and where security concerns can be managed.
The figures provided highlight that the vast majority of Public Service officers are Singapore citizens.
The government’s approach ensures non-citizens fill critical skill gaps while maintaining security standards.

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Leong Mun Wai

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Prime Minister (a) within the Public Service, what is the current number of (i) Singapore permanent residents and (ii) foreigners employed; and (b) where are non-citizen officers employed in the Public Service.

Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister)

Currently, there are about 144,000 Singapore citizens, 5,000 Singapore permanent residents and 3,000 foreigners employed in the Public Service. Non-citizen officers generally serve in positions that require skills that are in shortage among our local workforce, such as engineering and information technology; and where the security concerns can be managed adequately.

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Leong Mun Wai asked the Prime Minister for the numbers of Singapore Permanent Residents and foreigners in the Public Service, and where non-citizen officers are employed.
Chan Chun Sing, responding for the Prime Minister, stated there are approximately 144,000 citizens, 5,000 Permanent Residents, and 3,000 foreigners in the Public Service.
Non-citizen officers are generally placed in roles requiring skills in short supply locally, such as engineering and IT, and where security concerns can be managed.
The figures provided highlight that the vast majority of Public Service officers are Singapore citizens.
The government’s approach ensures non-citizens fill critical skill gaps while maintaining security standards.

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Breakdown of Citizenship Demographic Within Public Service

Debated in Parliament on 28 Feb 2024.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Leong Mun Wai asked the Prime Minister for the numbers of Singapore Permanent Residents and foreigners in the Public Service, and where non-citizen officers are employed.
Chan Chun Sing, responding for the Prime Minister, stated there are approximately 144,000 citizens, 5,000 Permanent Residents, and 3,000 foreigners in the Public Service.
Non-citizen officers are generally placed in roles requiring skills in short supply locally, such as engineering and IT, and where security concerns can be managed.
The figures provided highlight that the vast majority of Public Service officers are Singapore citizens.
The government’s approach ensures non-citizens fill critical skill gaps while maintaining security standards.

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Leong Mun Wai

Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister)

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Leong Mun Wai asked the Prime Minister for the numbers of Singapore Permanent Residents and foreigners in the Public Service, and where non-citizen officers are employed.
Chan Chun Sing, responding for the Prime Minister, stated there are approximately 144,000 citizens, 5,000 Permanent Residents, and 3,000 foreigners in the Public Service.
Non-citizen officers are generally placed in roles requiring skills in short supply locally, such as engineering and IT, and where security concerns can be managed.
The figures provided highlight that the vast majority of Public Service officers are Singapore citizens.
The government’s approach ensures non-citizens fill critical skill gaps while maintaining security standards.

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Breakdown of Citizenship Demographic Within Public Service

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Leong Mun Wai

Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister)

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Breakdown of Citizenship Demographic Within Public Service

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Leong Mun Wai

Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister)

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