Singapore's labour short companies applaud government's move to allow workers from India, South Asia
The Hindu
A pilot programme was launched in July by some companies in construction, marine and process sectors to bring in migrant workers from India in a "calibrated manner"
Companies in Singapore have applauded the government's move to reopen borders to India, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries but they are also seeking clarity on the measures that will allow manpower for the labour-intensive construction sector which has been badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several companies, facing labour shortage, have expressed uncertainty about the rate of workers from South Asian countries allowed to enter Singapore from October 27, reported the Channel News Asia.
Singapore started allowing travellers from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to enter or transit through the country from 11.59 p.m. on October 26. Short-term visitors are not included.
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