Jobseeker support measures must evolve with workers' needs: Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau

CNA4 hours ago3:14

More retrenched workers could qualify for financial support and receive it for longer. These are among changes being considered under a review of the Jobseeker Support Scheme. In her first media interview since taking on the manpower portfolio, Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau said details will be announced soon, as the government moves to get ahead of labour market pressures from geopolitical uncertainty and AI. Nadirah Zaidi reports.

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