Key facts
- Singapore will start accepting workers from East Timor in 2025.
- The move is intended to alleviate labor shortages in key sectors.
- Initial worker quotas will be established.
Singapore is set to welcome workers from East Timor beginning in 2025, as announced by Manpower Minister Tan See Leng. This development is aimed at addressing persistent labor shortages within the city-state, particularly in sectors such as construction and marine.
The initiative will see an initial quota of workers from East Timor being accepted, with the exact numbers to be determined. The move is expected to provide a new source of labor for industries that have faced significant challenges in recruitment.