Flyer in Malaysia seen hiring staff for Changi Airport, netizen says “Even SG organisations prefer to hire foreigners than S’poreans”
A flyer in Malaysia that was spotted hiring for Changi Airport drew many negative comments from Singaporeans, who were worried that even local organisations preferred to hire foreigners over homegrown talents.
In a post to public group Umbrage Singapore, a netizen by the name of Gordon Liew wrote: “Even SG organizations prefer to hire foreigners than SGians. This is caring for SGians”.
Netizens worried about Karen’s Diner ‘rude service’ restaurant opening in Singapore as it may be ‘too sensitive’ for Singaporeans to swallow
Service with a middle finger, orders slammed onto the table, and curt replies are some of the things customers can expect at Karen’s Diner, which is opening its first pop-up in Singapore.
Karen’s Diner is an Australian chain of Karen-themed restaurants known to deliberately give an unpleasant dining experience, such as staff instructed to insult customers while they eat.
‘Do our helpers think we’re rich?’ — Employers share their financial burdens after being asked for salary advance by their maid
After receiving a request for a salary advance from their maid, a concerned employer took to social media to ask if foreign domestic workers (FDWs) think they are rich.
An anonymous member of Facebook page FDW in Singapore (working conditions forum) highlighted on Monday (Aug 29) that their helper recently asked for an advance because her mom fell sick, and she wanted to send some money back home.
Singapore’s new work pass for high-earners with S$30K minimum monthly salary launched to attract top talents to live in Singapore
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is introducing a new work pass to allow high-earners and high-achievers to live in Singapore before securing a job in an initiative to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub for talent.
Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr Tan See Leng, said on Monday (Aug 29) that “staying open and connected to the world is fundamental to Singapore’s success as a global city and business hub”.
Jamus Lim to Loh Kean Yew: Hang tough, we’re behind you still, and we’ll see you on the podium next time round
After a valiant attempt at defending the BWF world championship Loh Kean Yew won in Huelva, Spain, last year, he bowed out in the quarter-finals on Friday (Aug 26), in a match against Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in this year’s games in Tokyo.
And while many Singaporeans, not to mention the athlete himself, were undoubtedly disappointed by the loss, Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim had heartening words for Singapore’s first ever-world champion.