As Singapore is a small and relatively modern amalgam of semi-indigenous Malay population with the majority Chinese and the

minority Indian and Arab migrants, and there is little intermarriage, there appears little in the way of specifically Singaporean culture. However, there exists a community of Peranakan or "Straits Chinese", of mixed Chinese and Malay descent and a steadily increasing Eurasian community. The major public holidays in Singapore reflect this diversity, including the religious holidays of various denominations. Officially, the English used is modelled on British English (spelling and grammar), with some American English influences. The local colloquial dialect of English is known formally as Singapore Colloquial English (though it is more commonly called "Singlish"), and has many creole-like characteristics, having incorporated much vocabulary and grammar from various dialects of Chinese, Malay, and Indian languages. Singlish is basically identical to Manglish (the English dialect of Malaysia), and is the usual language on the streets, but is frowned upon in official contexts, and this matter has been brought up in recent years in the Parliament and the ruling party. Singapore also has several ethnic neighborhoods, including a "Little India" and a "Chinatown", formed by the Raffles Plan of Singapore to segregate the new immigrants into specific areas. Although the population are no longer segregated in distribution mainly due to the policies of the HDB now, these ethnic neighbourhoods retain selective elements of their specific culture. The usage of such neighbourhoods is mostly commercial or for a cottage industry specific to the culture of its ethnic neighbourhood, and does not play a big part in housing the population, although it is used for that purpose. Hence, these neighbourhoods have a diverse patronage who probably wish to either eat or buy something specific to that culture. In other parts of the country, segregation is discouraged, and diversity is encouraged. This can often be found in the policies of the HDB, which try to make sure there is a lively mix of all races within each housing district; the effect of this can be observed in all parts of the country as for example, a store devoted to selling Malay food might be right next to stores selling Chinese or Indian goods. This, in return, helps to foster social cohesion and national loyalty, which are crucial for sustaining Singapore's growth, Apart from the much smaller Monaco, Singapore is the most densely populated independent country in the world. 84% of Singaporeans live in public housing provided by the Housing and Development Board (HDB). 1 Singapore's population is diverse compared to most other countries, although neighbour Malaysia also features a multiracial population. The Chinese, who constituted the majority of the island population since the colonial days, account for 76.8% of Singaporeans. Malay, who are the indigenous native group of the country, constitute 13.9%, though this number includes many Malay ethnic groups from other parts of the Malay archipelago including the Javanese, Bugis, Baweans and Minangs. Indians are the second largest minority ethnic group at 7.9% which consist of several groups Tamils, who form the largest Indian group and others such as Malayalees, Punjabis and Bengalis. The rest are made up of smaller groups such as Arab Singaporeans and Eurasian

Singaporeans. The government of Singapore has been careful to maintain ethnic harmony after racial riots erupted in the 1960s. Racial harmony has been emphasized in all aspects of society, including education, military and housing. So far the policy has been successful, and there has been no signs of ethnic unrest since the early 1970s. Issues exist such as bans on fundamentalist evangelical Christian activities and the Islamic headscarf in public schools (without a reciprocal ban on other religious symbols). The official languages of Singapore are English, Mandarin Chinese, Malay and Tamil. English has been promoted as the country's lingua franca since independence, and it is spoken by the majority of the population. Malay remains Singapore's national language for historical reasons and it is used in the national anthem. To promote Chinese culture and the use of Mandarin, the government has introduced a "Speak Mandarin Campaign (http://www.mandarin.org.sg/)".

habis - finished makan - to eat chope - to reserve something cheem - difficult, complicated ang mo - a white person rojak - mixed, a mix of liao - finished, the end kiasu - afraid to lose mentality

Speakers of Singlish will usually end his sentence with a distinctive exclamation. The three most common are ah, lah, ley and what. Examples: OK lah, bye bye. Don't like that lah. You are going there ah? No parking lots here, what. The price is too high for me lah. And then how many rooms ah?

It is very troublesome ley. Don't be like that ley! I'm not at home lah. That's why ah.

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What is the Employment/ S Pass Self-Assessment Tool? This Tool calculates the likelihood of you successfully obtaining an Employment or S Pass to work in Singapore. The Self-Assessment Tool assesses your eligibility based on the information you provide including salary, highest qualifications attained, occupation, and work experience. What are the charges for using the Employment/ S Pass SelfAssessment Tool? The Self-Assessment Tool is a free service that calculates your likelihood of obtaining

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Short title. 1. This Act may be cited as the Employment Agencies Act. Interpretation. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires "Commissioner" means the Commissioner for Employment Agencies appointed under section 3(1); "employment agency" means any agency or registry carried on or represented as being or intended to be carried on (whether for the purpose of gain or reward or not) for or in connection with the employment of persons in any capacity, but does not include any registry set up by an employer for the sole purpose of recruiting persons for employment on his own behalf; "employment agency personnel" means any person who performs any work for an employment agency (including work which is not specified employment agency work) for or in connection with the employment of persons in any capacity, and includes (a) any key appointment holder of the employment agency; and (b) any person who is engaged, whether on a permanent, temporary or contractual basis, by the employment agency to perform such work; "key appointment holder" , in relation to an employment agency, means (a) any director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, partner or sole-proprietor of the employment agency; or (b) any person, by whatever name called, who has general control and management of the administration of any specified employment agency work of the employment agency; "licence" means a licence granted under this Act; "licensee" means the person to whom a licence is granted under this Act; "partner" includes a partner of a limited liability partnership, a general partner of a limited partnership and a limited partner of a limited partnership; "premises" includes (a) any building or structure, whether permanent or temporary; (b) any land, whether or not built on; (c) any place, whether or not enclosed, and whether or not situated underground or underwater; (d) any vessel, aircraft, train or vehicle (whether mechanically propelled or otherwise) or

any other means of transport; and (e) any part of any premises referred to in paragraphs ( a) to (d); "public officer" means a person holding a paid office in the service of the Government; "specified employment agency work" means any of the following work: (a) communication with any applicant for employment for the purpose of processing any application by such applicant for employment; (b) collation of the biodata or resume of any applicant for employment for the purpose of helping the applicant establish an employer-employee relationship; (c) submission of any application on behalf of any employer or applicant for employment to the Controller of Work Passes appointed under section 3 of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A), which application is required under that Act; (d) facilitation of the placement of any applicant for employment with an employer. Appointment of officers 3. (1) The Minister may appoint a Commissioner for Employment Agencies who shall have such functions and powers as are conferred on him by this Act. (2) The Minister may appoint such number of Deputy Commissioners for Employment Agencies and Assistant Commissioners for Employment Agencies as the Minister may think necessary to assist the Commissioner in the proper discharge of his functions. (3) The Deputy Commissioners for Employment Agencies and Assistant Commissioners for Employment Agencies shall have and may exercise and perform all the powers, duties and functions of the Commissioner conferred by this Act, subject to such limitations as the Commissioner may think fit to impose. (4) The Minister may appoint such number of employment agency inspectors and employment agency licensing officers as he may think fit for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (5) The Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners for Employment Agencies and Assistant Commissioners for Employment Agencies shall have and may exercise and perform all the powers, duties and functions of an employment agency inspector or an employment agency licensing officer conferred by this Act. Application. 4. (1) Nothing in this Act shall apply to any employment agency wholly maintained or wholly managed by any department of the Government. (2) The Minister may, by order, exempt any person or employment agency, or any class thereof, when performing any type of work or activity as may be stated in the order, from all or any of the provisions of this Act, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose.

(3) The Minister may, at any time, in his discretion, revoke any exemption order made under subsection (2), or cancel, alter or add to any condition in the exemption order. (4) Without limiting the conditions that may be imposed under subsection (2), the Minister may, when exempting any person or employment agency, or any class thereof, from the requirement for a licence, impose a condition requiring the person or employment agency, or any class thereof, to obtain the approval of the Commissioner to be registered, in such form and manner as the Commissioner may determine, as an exempt person or exempt employment agency, as the case may be. Other laws not affected. 5. Nothing in this Act shall operate to relieve any employment agency of any duty or liability imposed upon it by any other written law for the time being in force or to limit any powers given to any public officer by any other written law. Requirement for licence 6. (1) No person shall carry on an employment agency unless the person is the holder of a licence from the Commissioner authorising the person to carry on such an agency. 11/84. (2) Subject to subsection (3), no person shall perform any work or activity in Singapore (a) for or in connection with the employment of one or more persons in any capacity, whether or not those persons are to be employed within or outside Singapore; and (b) on his own behalf or on behalf of an employment agency which is carried on outside Singapore, unless he is the holder of a licence from the Commissioner authorising him to perform such work or activity. (3) Subsection (2) shall not apply in relation to (a) any person who is the holder of a licence referred to in subsection (1); (b) any person who performs such work or activity referred to in subsection (2) in his capacity as an employment agency personnel and who is registered under section 12A; or (c) any person who performs such work or activity referred to in subsection (2) for the sole purpose of recruiting persons for employment on his own behalf. (4) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction (a) to a fine not exceeding $80,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and (b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $160,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both.

Application for licence. 7. (1) Any person who desires to obtain or to renew a licence shall make an application to the Commissioner in such form as the Commissioner may require, which shall be accompanied by the prescribed application fee. (2) Upon receiving an application under subsection (1) the Commissioner shall consider the application and may grant or renew a licence with or without conditions or refuse to grant or renew a licence, as the case may be. (2A) If the Commissioner decides to grant or renew a licence under subsection (2), he may do so upon the payment of the prescribed fee. (3) The Commissioner may at any time vary or revoke any of the existing conditions of a licence or impose new conditions. (4) The Commissioner may, if he so deems fit, debar any person from applying for or being granted a licence for such period of time as may be determined by the Commissioner. Security. 8. (1) The Commissioner may, before granting a licence, require the applicant to give such security as may be prescribed. 11/84. (2) Any sum deposited under this section may be forfeited in whole or in part at the discretion of the Commissioner on the revocation of the licence under section 11, or if the Commissioner is satisfied that the licensee has failed to comply with any condition as may be specified by the Commissioner in respect of any security given under subsection (1). [7A 9. Deleted by Act 5/2011, wef 01/04/2011. Period of validity of licence 10. (1) A licence shall continue to be in force for the period specified in the licence unless it is earlier suspended or revoked by the Commissioner, as the case may be. (2) The holder of a licence who carries on an employment agency, or performs any work or activity referred to in section 6(2), for which the licence is granted, after the validity period specified in the licence shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction (a) to a fine not exceeding $80,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and (b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $160,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), where the Commissioner has received an application for the renewal of a licence within the prescribed period after the expiry of the licence, he may, in his discretion, renew the licence upon the payment of the prescribed late renewal fee. (4) Where the Commissioner has renewed a licence under subsection (3), the renewal shall take effect from the date immediately after the date on which the licence would have expired had it not been renewed. Suspension or revocation of licence 11. (1) The Commissioner may suspend or revoke a licence if he is satisfied that the licensee (a) is contravening or has contravened any of the provisions of this Act; (b) has failed to comply with any of the conditions of the licence; (c) has carried on or is carrying on an employment agency, or has performed or is performing any work or activity referred to in section 6(2), in a manner likely to be detrimental to the interests of the clients of the licensee; (d) has ceased to carry on an employment agency or ceased to perform any work or activity referred to in section 6(2) for which the licensee has been licensed or, if the licensee is a company, goes into liquidation or is wound up or otherwise dissolved; 11/84. (e) has not carried on an employment agency or performed any work or activity referred to in section 6(2), for which the licence is granted, for a continuous period of 6 months; (f) has acted in a manner detrimental to public interest; (g) has committed a criminal offence; or (h) is no longer a fit and proper person to continue to hold the licence. (2) The Commissioner may, in his discretion, revoke a licence upon the application for revocation of the licence by the licensee. (3) When the Commissioner has suspended or revoked a licence under subsection (1), he shall forthwith inform the licensee concerned by notice in writing of the suspension or revocation. (4) An order of suspension or revocation shall not take effect until the expiration of 14 days after the order has been served on the licensee. (5) If within the period stated in subsection (4) the licensee gives due notice of appeal to the Minister, the order of suspension or revocation shall not take effect unless the order is confirmed by the Minister or the appeal is withdrawn. [7D

(6) The Commissioner may at any time reinstate a licence which has been suspended. Effect of suspension or revocation of licence 12. (1) Where an order of suspension becomes effective under section 11, the licensee concerned may continue to carry on the employment agency or perform any work or activity referred to in section 6(2), as the case may be, except that he shall not enter into new recruitment or placement agreements. (2) Where an order of revocation becomes effective under section 11, the licensee concerned shall immediately cease to carry on the employment agency, or perform all work or activity referred to in section 6(2), as the case may be. (3) Subject to any directions which the Commissioner may give under subsection (4), subsections (1) and (2) shall not prejudice the enforcement by any person of any right or claim against the licensee concerned or by the licensee concerned of any right or claim against any person arising out of or concerning any matter or thing done prior to the suspension or revocation of the licence. (4) Where an order of suspension or revocation is served on a licensee or where such order becomes effective under section 11, notwithstanding any rule of law or agreement to the contrary or any other provision in this section, the licensee concerned shall comply with such directions as the Commissioner thinks fit to give which directions may include, but are not limited to, all or any of the following: (a) to inform, in writing, every applicant for employment and every applicant for workers who uses any service of the licensee of the fact that the licensee has been given the order; (b) not to collect any deposit or fee from any applicant referred to in paragraph (a) or any class thereof; (c) to refund any applicant referred to in paragraph (a) or any class thereof, within such time as may be specified in the direction, the whole or such part of any deposit or fee received from the applicant as the Commissioner deems equitable; (d) to make arrangements so that any applicant referred to in paragraph (a) or any class thereof will continue to receive the services to be provided by the licensee from another licensee and to notify the applicant or class of applicants, as the case may be, accordingly; (e) not to make any application to the Controller of Work Passes appointed under section 3 of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A); (f) to return the passports or other documents of identity in the possession of the licensee to the persons to whom they belong. (5) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (1) or (2), or any direction given by the Commissioner under subsection (4), shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction (a) to a fine not exceeding $80,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years

or to both; and (b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $160,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both. Appeals 13. (1) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Commissioner to (a) refuse to grant or renew a licence under section 7(2); (b) debar that person from applying or being granted a licence under section 7(4); (c) suspend or revoke a licence under section 11(1); (d) refuse to register an employment agency personnel under section 12A(3); or (e) de-register an employment agency personnel under section 12A(10), may, within 14 days of the date of receipt of the notice of such decision, appeal in writing to the Minister whose decision shall be final. (2) The Minister may, by writing under his hand, delegate all or any of his powers under this section (except this power of delegation) to any public officer. (3) A delegation under subsection (2) is revocable at will and no delegation shall prevent the exercise of any power under this section by the Minister. (4) A power so delegated, when exercised by the delegate, shall for the purposes of this section be deemed to have been exercised by the Minister. Fees for services rendered. 14. (1) It shall be lawful for a licensee to charge and receive such fees as may be prescribed from time to time. (2) No licensee shall charge or receive any form of fees, remuneration, profit or compensation otherwise than as provided in this Act. [8 Offer of fees, etc., prohibited 15. (1) No licensee or employment agency personnel shall give or offer to give (whether directly or indirectly) to an employer or prospective employer, any sum or other benefit (a) as consideration or as inducement for employing a person as the employee of the employer or prospective employer; (b) as consideration or as inducement for continuing to employ a person as the employee of the employer or prospective employer; or (c) as a financial guarantee related, whether directly or indirectly, to the employment of a

person as the employee of the employer or prospective employer. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. 16. Deleted by Act 5/2011, wef 01/04/2011. 17. Deleted by Act 5/2011, wef 01/04/2011. Powers of employment agency inspector 18. (1) An employment agency inspector shall, for the purposes of this Act, have power to do all or any of the following: (a) to enter and search, by day or by night, any premises or part thereof when he has reasonable cause to believe that evidence of the commission of an offence under this Act can be found therein; (b) to require any person, who the employment agency inspector has reason to believe has any document or information relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act, to produce any such document or give such information; (c) to retain any document relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act; (d) to examine orally any person supposed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act, and to reduce into writing the answer given or statement made by that person who shall be bound to state truly the facts and circumstances with which he is acquainted; and the statement made by that person shall be read over to him and shall, after correction, be signed by him; (e) to require by order in writing the attendance before him of any person who, from information given or otherwise, appears to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act, and that person shall so attend as required and if he fails to attend as so required, to report such failure to a Magistrate who may thereupon issue a warrant to secure the attendance of that person as required by the order; (f) to take such photographs, or audio or video recording, as he thinks necessary of the premises and persons reasonably believed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act; (g) to require any person to produce any article which is relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act and, if necessary, to take into custody any such article. (2) An employment agency inspector may require the occupier of any premises and his agents and any person found in the premises to furnish such means required by the employment agency inspector as necessary for any entry, search, examination or investigation, the taking of photographs or audio or video recordings, the taking of articles into custody or otherwise in the exercise of his powers under this Act.

(3) If any person (a) intentionally offers any resistance to or wilfully delays an employment agency inspector in the exercise of any power under this section; (b) fails to comply with the requisition of an employment agency inspector under this section; (c) fails to produce any document which he is required by or under this section to produce; or (d) conceals or prevents or attempts to conceal or prevent a person from appearing before or being examined by an employment agency inspector, that person shall be deemed, for the purposes of section 23(4), to obstruct an employment agency inspector in the exercise of his powers. (4) Every employment agency inspector shall have authority to appear in court and may, with the authorisation of the Public Prosecutor, conduct any prosecution in respect of any offence under this Act. Power to arrest without warrant 19. (1) Any police officer or employment agency inspector may arrest without warrant any person whom he reasonably believes to be carrying on an employment agency or performing any work or activity referred to in section 6(2) without a licence. (2) An employment agency inspector making an arrest without warrant shall, without unnecessary delay and subject to subsection (3), take or send the person arrested before a Magistrate"s Court. (3) No employment agency inspector shall detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for longer than is reasonable in the circumstances, and such period shall not exceed 48 hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate"s Court. (4) Any person who has been arrested by an employment agency inspector may be released on bail, or on his own bond. Arrest how made 19A. (1) In making an arrest, an employment agency inspector making the arrest shall touch or confine the body of the person to be arrested unless the person submits to arrest by word or action. (2) If the person forcibly resists or tries to evade arrest, the employment agency inspector may use all means necessary to effect the arrest. No unnecessary restraint 19B. (1) The person arrested shall not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape.

(2) An employment agency inspector may use handcuffs or any similar means of restraint on a person arrested to prevent him from (a) inflicting any bodily injury to himself or others; (b) damaging any property; (c) creating any disturbance; or (d) escaping from custody. (3) The handcuffs or means of restraint shall not be used for the purpose of punishment. Search of persons arrested 19C. (1) When a person is arrested, the employment agency inspector making the arrest may search the person and take possession of all articles (other than necessary wearing apparel) found upon the person that the employment agency inspector has reason to believe were connected with the offence for which the person was being arrested. (2) Whenever it is necessary to cause a person to be searched, the search shall be made by an employment agency inspector of the same sex as the person, with strict regard to decency. Employment agency inspector to be armed 19D. Every employment agency inspector shall be provided with such batons and accoutrements as may be necessary for the effective discharge of his duties. Power to seize offensive weapons 19E. An employment agency inspector making any arrest may take from the person arrested any offensive weapons which he has about his person. Power on escape to pursue and arrest 19F. If a person in lawful custody escapes or is rescued, the employment agency inspector from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may immediately pursue and arrest him in any place within Singapore and deal with that person as he might have done on the original arrest. Disposal of documents or articles 19G. (1) Any document or article produced, retained or requisitioned under section 18(1)(b), (c) or (g), 19C or 19E shall (a) where the document or article is produced in any criminal trial, be dealt with in accordance with section 364 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (Act 15 of 2010); or (b) in any other case (i) be returned to the owner; or (ii) if the owner is not known, be reported to a Magistrate"s Court. (2) Where the report of any document or article produced, retained or requisitioned under

section 18(1)(b), (c) or (g), 19C or 19E is made to a Magistrate"s Court under subsection (1)(b)(ii), the Magistrate"s Court may order the document or article (a) to be forfeited; or (b) to be disposed of in such manner as the Magistrate"s Court thinks fit. (3) Nothing in this section shall be taken to prejudice any right to retain or dispose of property which may exist in law apart from this section. Complaint by employment agency inspector 19H. For the purpose of section 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (Act 15 of 2010) on receiving the complaint in writing and signed by any employment agency inspector, the Magistrate must proceed to issue a summons or warrant in accordance with section 153 of that Code. Power to enter and inspect premises. 20. The Commissioner or any employment agency inspector may, subject to any rules made under this Act, at any reasonable time, and without previous notice, enter and inspect any employment agency or any premises reasonably suspected of being used for the purposes of an employment agency, and examine all books, or other documents found in the premises, which may appear to him to be the property of or to have been used for the purposes of an employment agency and remove them for further examination. [14 Liability of licensee for act of servant and partner 21. Whenever any licensee would be liable under the provisions of this Act to any pecuniary penalty or forfeiture for any act, omission, neglect or default, the licensee shall be liable to the same pecuniary penalty or forfeiture for every similar act, omission, neglect or default, of (a) any agent or servant employed by the licensee in the course of the operation of an employment agency in respect of which the licensee holds a licence; or (b) any of the partners, where the employment agency is a partnership, limited liability partnership or limited partnership. Furnishing false information 22. Any person who makes any statement or furnishes any information to the Commissioner or any officer authorised under this Act which he knows or ought reasonably to know is false in any material particular or is misleading by reason of the omission of any material particular shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. Offence for persons to engage unlicensed persons 22A. (1) Any person who, directly or indirectly, engages or uses the services of a person who has not obtained a licence as required under section 6 in connection with the

employment of any person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each employee engaged through that person who has not so obtained a licence. (2) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1), it shall not be a defence for a defendant to prove that he did not know that the person has not obtained a licence as required under section 6 unless the defendant further proves that he had exercised due diligence to ascertain the status of such person. (3) For the purpose of subsection (2), a defendant shall not be deemed to have exercised due diligence unless he had verified, in such manner as may be prescribed, that the person referred to in that subsection has obtained a licence as required under section 6. Offence for licensed employment agencies to make certain applications 22B. (1) If any employment agency personnel of a licensee makes any application to the Controller of Work Passes appointed under section 3 of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A), which application is required under that Act, on behalf of (a) any person who has not obtained a licence as required under section 6; or (b) any person whom the employment agency personnel knows or ought reasonably to know has been directed by the Commissioner under section 12(4) not to make any such application, the licensee and the employment agency personnel shall each be guilty of an offence. (2) Any person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction (a) to a fine not exceeding $80,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and (b) in respect of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $160,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both. (3) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1), it shall not be a defence for a defendant to prove that he did not know that the person has not obtained a licence as required under section 6 unless the defendant further proves that he had exercised due diligence to ascertain the status of such person. (4) For the purpose of subsection (3), a defendant shall not be deemed to have exercised due diligence unless he had verified, in such manner as may be prescribed, that the person referred to in that subsection has obtained a licence as required under section 6. Disqualification of key appointment holders or employment agency personnel 22C. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, any person who (a) is an undischarged bankrupt; (b) has been convicted, whether in Singapore or elsewhere, of an offence involving dishonesty or the conviction for which involved a finding that he had acted dishonestly;

(c) has been convicted, whether in Singapore or elsewhere, of an offence involving human trafficking; or (d) has been a director of, or directly concerned in the management of, an employment agency for which a licence is obtained under this Act and which licence has been revoked, shall not, without the consent in writing of the Commissioner, act or continue to act as a key appointment holder of any employment agency in Singapore. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, any employment agency personnel (not being a key appointment holder) who (a) has been convicted, whether in Singapore or elsewhere, of an offence involving human trafficking; or (b) has been a director of, or directly concerned in the management of, an employment agency for which a licence is obtained under this Act and which licence has been revoked, shall not, without the consent in writing of the Commissioner, act or continue to act as an employment agency personnel of any employment agency in Singapore. (3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. Miscellaneous offences 23. (1) Where any employment agency personnel of a licensee, directly or indirectly, charges or receives for his services any sum greater than the prescribed fee, the licensee and the employment agency personnel shall each be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, in respect of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. (2) Where any employment agency personnel of a licensee gives any information to any person which is relevant to the employment of any applicant for employment, which the employment agency personnel knows or ought reasonably to know is false in any material particular or is misleading by reason of the omission of any material particular, the licensee and the employment agency personnel shall each be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. (3) Where any employment agency personnel of a licensee instigates or induces any person not to employ or engage the services of another person who did not apply for employment or work through the licensee, the licensee and the employment agency personnel shall each be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 and, in respect of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

(4) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, obstructs an employment agency inspector in the exercise of any of his powers under this Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. (5) Any licensee who contravenes any of the conditions of the licence shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. Certain offences deemed to be arrestable offences 24. Every offence under section 6(4) shall be deemed to be an arrestable offence within the meaning of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (Act 15 of 2010). Officers to be public servants. 25. For the purposes of this Act and of the Penal Code the Commissioner and other officers appointed or acting under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code. [19 Cap. 224. Employment agency deemed to be public place 26. For the purposes of section 18 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184), the premises of every employment agency shall be deemed to be a public place. Right of hearing. 27. The Commissioner and any officer authorised by him in writing in that behalf shall have the right to appear and be heard before a Magistrates Court or District Court in any proceeding under this Act. [21 Power to deal with evidence taken by another officer. 28. Where the Commissioner, or any officer performing the duties or exercising the powers conferred on the Commissioner, has, for the purpose of inquiring into any matter under this Act, taken any evidence or made any memorandum and is prevented by death, transfer or other cause from concluding the inquiry, any successor to the Commissioner or other officer may deal with that evidence or memorandum as if he had taken it down or made it and proceed with the inquiry from the stage at which his predecessor left it. [22 Offences by bodies corporate, etc. 28A. (1) Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved (a) to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; or (b) to be attributable to any neglect on his part,

the officer as well as the body corporate shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. (2) Where the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, subsection (1) shall apply in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with his functions of management as if he were a director of the body corporate. (3) Where an offence under this Act committed by a partnership is proved (a) to have been committed with the consent or connivance of a partner; or (b) to be attributable to any neglect on his part, the partner as well as the partnership shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. (4) Where an offence under this Act committed by an unincorporated association (other than a partnership) is proved (a) to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the unincorporated association or a member of its governing body; or (b) to be attributable to any neglect on the part of such an officer or a member, the officer or member as well as the unincorporated association shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. (5) In this section "body corporate" includes a limited liability partnership; "officer" (a) in relation to a body corporate, means any director, partner, member of the committee of management, chief executive, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate and includes any person purporting to act in any such capacity; or (b) in relation to an unincorporated association (other than a partnership), means the president, the secretary, or any member of the committee of the unincorporated association, or any person holding a position analogous to that of president, secretary or member of a committee and includes any person purporting to act in any such capacity; "partner" includes a person purporting to act as a partner. (6) The Minister may make rules to provide for the application of any provision of this section, with such modifications as the Minister considers appropriate, to any body corporate, limited liability partnership or unincorporated association formed or recognised under the law of a territory outside Singapore. Abetment 28B. Any person who abets the commission of an offence under this Act shall be guilty

of the offence and shall be liable on conviction to be punished with the punishment provided for that offence. Composition of offences 28C. (1) The Commissioner or any officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act by collecting from a person reasonably suspected of having committed the offence a sum not exceeding the lower of either of the following amounts: (a) one half of the amount of the maximum fine that is prescribed for the offence; or (b) $5,000. (2) On payment of such sum of money, no further proceedings shall be taken against that person in respect of the offence. Protection from personal liability 28D. No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Commissioner or any public officer acting under the direction of the Commissioner for anything which is done with reasonable care and in good faith in the execution or purported execution of this Act. Jurisdiction of court 28E. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (Act 15 of 2010), a District Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act and shall have power to impose the full penalty or punishment in respect of the offence. Registers 28F. (1) The Commissioner may establish, maintain and cause to be published in such manner as he may determine, one or more registers in respect of (a) any person or employment agency, or any class thereof, exempted under section 4(2); (b) the holder of any licence granted under section 6, or any class thereof; (c) the employment agency personnel registered under section 12A(3), or any class thereof; or (d) such other information relating to employment agencies generally, or to any class of employment agencies, as the Commissioner may determine. (2) Rules may be made under section 29 to prescribe the manner in which the registers are established or maintained under subsection (1), including the details or particulars required to be entered in the registers. (3) Any person may, upon payment of a prescribed fee, inspect and take an extract from any register established under subsection (1). (4) Any extract taken under subsection (3), if certified by the Commissioner to be a true copy, shall be admissible as evidence in any legal proceedings. Power to make rules

29. (1) The Minister may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act and in particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers he may make rules to prescribe (a) the types of employment in respect of which licences may be granted; (b) the manner, circumstances and conditions under which licences may be granted to persons for the purpose of operating employment agencies or for performing any work or activity referred to in section 6(2); (c) the fees payable to licensees by applicants for employment and applicants for employees; (d) the fees payable for the application, grant and renewal of licences; (da) the fee payable for the registration of employment agency personnel; (e) the forms of licence, applications for the grant or renewal of licences, registers and monthly returns; (f) the circumstances and conditions under which employment agencies or persons may be granted permission to place or recruit employees outside Singapore; (g) the circumstances and conditions under which fees may be collected from applicants for employment and applicants for employees, as the case may be, and the circumstances and conditions under which such fees shall, whether in whole or in part, be refunded; (h) penalties for any contravention or failure to comply with any of the provisions of any rules made under this section except that no such penalty shall exceed $10,000 or 12 months" imprisonment or both; (i) the kind and amount of security required to be given under this Act, and the circumstances and conditions under which the amount of security may be varied; (j) the form of the registration card to be issued by a licensee; (k) the imposition of any requirement, restriction or prohibition on licensees or employment agency personnel in relation to the carrying on of any employment agency, or the performance of any work or activity referred to in section 6(2); (l) any matter relating to the release of any arrested person on any bail or bond under this Act; and (m) anything that is required or permitted to be prescribed under this Act. (2) All rules made under this section shall be published in the Gazette and shall be presented to Parliament as soon as possible after publication and if a resolution is passed pursuant to a motion notice whereof has been given for a sitting day not later than the first available sitting day of Parliament next after the expiry of one month from the date when the rules are so presented annulling the rules or any part thereof as from a specified date, the rules or such part thereof, as the case may be, shall thereupon become void as

from that date but without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done thereunder or to the making of Short title. 1. This Act may be cited as the Employment Agencies Act. Interpretation. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires "Commissioner" means the Commissioner for Employment Agencies appointed under section 3(1); "employment agency" means any agency or registry carried on or represented as being or intended to be carried on (whether for the purpose of gain or reward or not) for or in connection with the employment of persons in any capacity, but does not include any registry set up by an employer for the sole purpose of recruiting persons for employment on his own behalf; "employment agency personnel" means any person who performs any work for an employment agency (including work which is not specified employment agency work) for or in connection with the employment of persons in any capacity, and includes (a) any key appointment holder of the employment agency; and (b) any person who is engaged, whether on a permanent, temporary or contractual basis, by the employment agency to perform such work; "key appointment holder" , in relation to an employment agency, means (a) any director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, partner or sole-proprietor of the employment agency; or (b) any person, by whatever name called, who has general control and management of the administration of any specified employment agency work of the employment agency; "licence" means a licence granted under this Act; "licensee" means the person to whom a licence is granted under this Act; "partner" includes a partner of a limited liability partnership, a general partner of a limited partnership and a limited partner of a limited partnership; "premises" includes (a) any building or structure, whether permanent or temporary; (b) any land, whether or not built on; (c) any place, whether or not enclosed, and whether or not situated underground or underwater;

(d) any vessel, aircraft, train or vehicle (whether mechanically propelled or otherwise) or any other means of transport; and (e) any part of any premises referred to in paragraphs ( a) to (d); "public officer" means a person holding a paid office in the service of the Government; "specified employment agency work" means any of the following work: (a) communication with any applicant for employment for the purpose of processing any application by such applicant for employment; (b) collation of the biodata or resume of any applicant for employment for the purpose of helping the applicant establish an employer-employee relationship; (c) submission of any application on behalf of any employer or applicant for employment to the Controller of Work Passes appointed under section 3 of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A), which application is required under that Act; (d) facilitation of the placement of any applicant for employment with an employer. Appointment of officers 3. (1) The Minister may appoint a Commissioner for Employment Agencies who shall have such functions and powers as are conferred on him by this Act. (2) The Minister may appoint such number of Deputy Commissioners for Employment Agencies and Assistant Commissioners for Employment Agencies as the Minister may think necessary to assist the Commissioner in the proper discharge of his functions. (3) The Deputy Commissioners for Employment Agencies and Assistant Commissioners for Employment Agencies shall have and may exercise and perform all the powers, duties and functions of the Commissioner conferred by this Act, subject to such limitations as the Commissioner may think fit to impose. (4) The Minister may appoint such number of employment agency inspectors and employment agency licensing officers as he may think fit for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (5) The Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners for Employment Agencies and Assistant Commissioners for Employment Agencies shall have and may exercise and perform all the powers, duties and functions of an employment agency inspector or an employment agency licensing officer conferred by this Act. Application. 4. (1) Nothing in this Act shall apply to any employment agency wholly maintained or wholly managed by any department of the Government. (2) The Minister may, by order, exempt any person or employment agency, or any class thereof, when performing any type of work or activity as may be stated in the order, from all or any of the provisions of this Act, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as

he may think fit to impose. (3) The Minister may, at any time, in his discretion, revoke any exemption order made under subsection (2), or cancel, alter or add to any condition in the exemption order. (4) Without limiting the conditions that may be imposed under subsection (2), the Minister may, when exempting any person or employment agency, or any class thereof, from the requirement for a licence, impose a condition requiring the person or employment agency, or any class thereof, to obtain the approval of the Commissioner to be registered, in such form and manner as the Commissioner may determine, as an exempt person or exempt employment agency, as the case may be. Other laws not affected. 5. Nothing in this Act shall operate to relieve any employment agency of any duty or liability imposed upon it by any other written law for the time being in force or to limit any powers given to any public officer by any other written law. Requirement for licence 6. (1) No person shall carry on an employment agency unless the person is the holder of a licence from the Commissioner authorising the person to carry on such an agency. 11/84. (2) Subject to subsection (3), no person shall perform any work or activity in Singapore (a) for or in connection with the employment of one or more persons in any capacity, whether or not those persons are to be employed within or outside Singapore; and (b) on his own behalf or on behalf of an employment agency which is carried on outside Singapore, unless he is the holder of a licence from the Commissioner authorising him to perform such work or activity. (3) Subsection (2) shall not apply in relation to (a) any person who is the holder of a licence referred to in subsection (1); (b) any person who performs such work or activity referred to in subsection (2) in his capacity as an employment agency personnel and who is registered under section 12A; or (c) any person who performs such work or activity referred to in subsection (2) for the sole purpose of recruiting persons for employment on his own behalf. (4) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction (a) to a fine not exceeding $80,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and

(b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $160,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both. Application for licence. 7. (1) Any person who desires to obtain or to renew a licence shall make an application to the Commissioner in such form as the Commissioner may require, which shall be accompanied by the prescribed application fee. (2) Upon receiving an application under subsection (1) the Commissioner shall consider the application and may grant or renew a licence with or without conditions or refuse to grant or renew a licence, as the case may be. (2A) If the Commissioner decides to grant or renew a licence under subsection (2), he may do so upon the payment of the prescribed fee. (3) The Commissioner may at any time vary or revoke any of the existing conditions of a licence or impose new conditions. (4) The Commissioner may, if he so deems fit, debar any person from applying for or being granted a licence for such period of time as may be determined by the Commissioner. Security. 8. (1) The Commissioner may, before granting a licence, require the applicant to give such security as may be prescribed. 11/84. (2) Any sum deposited under this section may be forfeited in whole or in part at the discretion of the Commissioner on the revocation of the licence under section 11, or if the Commissioner is satisfied that the licensee has failed to comply with any condition as may be specified by the Commissioner in respect of any security given under subsection (1). [7A 9. Deleted by Act 5/2011, wef 01/04/2011. Period of validity of licence 10. (1) A licence shall continue to be in force for the period specified in the licence unless it is earlier suspended or revoked by the Commissioner, as the case may be. (2) The holder of a licence who carries on an employment agency, or performs any work or activity referred to in section 6(2), for which the licence is granted, after the validity period specified in the licence shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction (a) to a fine not exceeding $80,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and

(b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $160,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), where the Commissioner has received an application for the renewal of a licence within the prescribed period after the expiry of the licence, he may, in his discretion, renew the licence upon the payment of the prescribed late renewal fee. (4) Where the Commissioner has renewed a licence under subsection (3), the renewal shall take effect from the date immediately after the date on which the licence would have expired had it not been renewed. Suspension or revocation of licence 11. (1) The Commissioner may suspend or revoke a licence if he is satisfied that the licensee (a) is contravening or has contravened any of the provisions of this Act; (b) has failed to comply with any of the conditions of the licence; (c) has carried on or is carrying on an employment agency, or has performed or is performing any work or activity referred to in section 6(2), in a manner likely to be detrimental to the interests of the clients of the licensee; (d) has ceased to carry on an employment agency or ceased to perform any work or activity referred to in section 6(2) for which the licensee has been licensed or, if the licensee is a company, goes into liquidation or is wound up or otherwise dissolved; 11/84. (e) has not carried on an employment agency or performed any work or activity referred to in section 6(2), for which the licence is granted, for a continuous period of 6 months; (f) has acted in a manner detrimental to public interest; (g) has committed a criminal offence; or (h) is no longer a fit and proper person to continue to hold the licence. (2) The Commissioner may, in his discretion, revoke a licence upon the application for revocation of the licence by the licensee. (3) When the Commissioner has suspended or revoked a licence under subsection (1), he shall forthwith inform the licensee concerned by notice in writing of the suspension or revocation. (4) An order of suspension or revocation shall not take effect until the expiration of 14 days after the order has been served on the licensee. (5) If within the period stated in subsection (4) the licensee gives due notice of appeal to the Minister, the order of suspension or revocation shall not take effect unless the order is

confirmed by the Minister or the appeal is withdrawn. [7D (6) The Commissioner may at any time reinstate a licence which has been suspended. Effect of suspension or revocation of licence 12. (1) Where an order of suspension becomes effective under section 11, the licensee concerned may continue to carry on the employment agency or perform any work or activity referred to in section 6(2), as the case may be, except that he shall not enter into new recruitment or placement agreements. (2) Where an order of revocation becomes effective under section 11, the licensee concerned shall immediately cease to carry on the employment agency, or perform all work or activity referred to in section 6(2), as the case may be. (3) Subject to any directions which the Commissioner may give under subsection (4), subsections (1) and (2) shall not prejudice the enforcement by any person of any right or claim against the licensee concerned or by the licensee concerned of any right or claim against any person arising out of or concerning any matter or thing done prior to the suspension or revocation of the licence. (4) Where an order of suspension or revocation is served on a licensee or where such order becomes effective under section 11, notwithstanding any rule of law or agreement to the contrary or any other provision in this section, the licensee concerned shall comply with such directions as the Commissioner thinks fit to give which directions may include, but are not limited to, all or any of the following: (a) to inform, in writing, every applicant for employment and every applicant for workers who uses any service of the licensee of the fact that the licensee has been given the order; (b) not to collect any deposit or fee from any applicant referred to in paragraph (a) or any class thereof; (c) to refund any applicant referred to in paragraph (a) or any class thereof, within such time as may be specified in the direction, the whole or such part of any deposit or fee received from the applicant as the Commissioner deems equitable; (d) to make arrangements so that any applicant referred to in paragraph (a) or any class thereof will continue to receive the services to be provided by the licensee from another licensee and to notify the applicant or class of applicants, as the case may be, accordingly; (e) not to make any application to the Controller of Work Passes appointed under section 3 of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A); (f) to return the passports or other documents of identity in the possession of the licensee to the persons to whom they belong. (5) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (1) or (2), or any

direction given by the Commissioner under subsection (4), shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction (a) to a fine not exceeding $80,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and (b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $160,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both. Appeals 13. (1) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Commissioner to (a) refuse to grant or renew a licence under section 7(2); (b) debar that person from applying or being granted a licence under section 7(4); (c) suspend or revoke a licence under section 11(1); (d) refuse to register an employment agency personnel under section 12A(3); or (e) de-register an employment agency personnel under section 12A(10), may, within 14 days of the date of receipt of the notice of such decision, appeal in writing to the Minister whose decision shall be final. (2) The Minister may, by writing under his hand, delegate all or any of his powers under this section (except this power of delegation) to any public officer. (3) A delegation under subsection (2) is revocable at will and no delegation shall prevent the exercise of any power under this section by the Minister. (4) A power so delegated, when exercised by the delegate, shall for the purposes of this section be deemed to have been exercised by the Minister. Fees for services rendered. 14. (1) It shall be lawful for a licensee to charge and receive such fees as may be prescribed from time to time. (2) No licensee shall charge or receive any form of fees, remuneration, profit or compensation otherwise than as provided in this Act. [8 Offer of fees, etc., prohibited 15. (1) No licensee or employment agency personnel shall give or offer to give (whether directly or indirectly) to an employer or prospective employer, any sum or other benefit (a) as consideration or as inducement for employing a person as the employee of the employer or prospective employer;

(b) as consideration or as inducement for continuing to employ a person as the employee of the employer or prospective employer; or (c) as a financial guarantee related, whether directly or indirectly, to the employment of a person as the employee of the employer or prospective employer. (2) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. 16. Deleted by Act 5/2011, wef 01/04/2011. 17. Deleted by Act 5/2011, wef 01/04/2011. Powers of employment agency inspector 18. (1) An employment agency inspector shall, for the purposes of this Act, have power to do all or any of the following: (a) to enter and search, by day or by night, any premises or part thereof when he has reasonable cause to believe that evidence of the commission of an offence under this Act can be found therein; (b) to require any person, who the employment agency inspector has reason to believe has any document or information relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act, to produce any such document or give such information; (c) to retain any document relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act; (d) to examine orally any person supposed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act, and to reduce into writing the answer given or statement made by that person who shall be bound to state truly the facts and circumstances with which he is acquainted; and the statement made by that person shall be read over to him and shall, after correction, be signed by him; (e) to require by order in writing the attendance before him of any person who, from information given or otherwise, appears to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act, and that person shall so attend as required and if he fails to attend as so required, to report such failure to a Magistrate who may thereupon issue a warrant to secure the attendance of that person as required by the order; (f) to take such photographs, or audio or video recording, as he thinks necessary of the premises and persons reasonably believed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act; (g) to require any person to produce any article which is relevant to any investigation carried out by him under this Act and, if necessary, to take into custody any such article. (2) An employment agency inspector may require the occupier of any premises and his

agents and any person found in the premises to furnish such means required by the employment agency inspector as necessary for any entry, search, examination or investigation, the taking of photographs or audio or video recordings, the taking of articles into custody or otherwise in the exercise of his powers under this Act. (3) If any person (a) intentionally offers any resistance to or wilfully delays an employment agency inspector in the exercise of any power under this section; (b) fails to comply with the requisition of an employment agency inspector under this section; (c) fails to produce any document which he is required by or under this section to produce; or (d) conceals or prevents or attempts to conceal or prevent a person from appearing before or being examined by an employment agency inspector, that person shall be deemed, for the purposes of section 23(4), to obstruct an employment agency inspector in the exercise of his powers. (4) Every employment agency inspector shall have authority to appear in court and may, with the authorisation of the Public Prosecutor, conduct any prosecution in respect of any offence under this Act. Power to arrest without warrant 19. (1) Any police officer or employment agency inspector may arrest without warrant any person whom he reasonably believes to be carrying on an employment agency or performing any work or activity referred to in section 6(2) without a licence. (2) An employment agency inspector making an arrest without warrant shall, without unnecessary delay and subject to subsection (3), take or send the person arrested before a Magistrate"s Court. (3) No employment agency inspector shall detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for longer than is reasonable in the circumstances, and such period shall not exceed 48 hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate"s Court. (4) Any person who has been arrested by an employment agency inspector may be released on bail, or on his own bond. Arrest how made 19A. (1) In making an arrest, an employment agency inspector making the arrest shall touch or confine the body of the person to be arrested unless the person submits to arrest by word or action. (2) If the person forcibly resists or tries to evade arrest, the employment agency inspector may use all means necessary to effect the arrest.

No unnecessary restraint 19B. (1) The person arrested shall not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape. (2) An employment agency inspector may use handcuffs or any similar means of restraint on a person arrested to prevent him from (a) inflicting any bodily injury to himself or others; (b) damaging any property; (c) creating any disturbance; or (d) escaping from custody. (3) The handcuffs or means of restraint shall not be used for the purpose of punishment. Search of persons arrested 19C. (1) When a person is arrested, the employment agency inspector making the arrest may search the person and take possession of all articles (other than necessary wearing apparel) found upon the person that the employment agency inspector has reason to believe were connected with the offence for which the person was being arrested. (2) Whenever it is necessary to cause a person to be searched, the search shall be made by an employment agency inspector of the same sex as the person, with strict regard to decency. Employment agency inspector to be armed 19D. Every employment agency inspector shall be provided with such batons and accoutrements as may be necessary for the effective discharge of his duties. Power to seize offensive weapons 19E. An employment agency inspector making any arrest may take from the person arrested any offensive weapons which he has about his person. Power on escape to pursue and arrest 19F. If a person in lawful custody escapes or is rescued, the employment agency inspector from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may immediately pursue and arrest him in any place within Singapore and deal with that person as he might have done on the original arrest. Disposal of documents or articles 19G. (1) Any document or article produced, retained or requisitioned under section 18(1)(b), (c) or (g), 19C or 19E shall (a) where the document or article is produced in any criminal trial, be dealt with in accordance with section 364 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (Act 15 of 2010); or (b) in any other case (i) be returned to the owner; or

(ii) if the owner is not known, be reported to a Magistrate"s Court. (2) Where the report of any document or article produced, retained or requisitioned under section 18(1)(b), (c) or (g), 19C or 19E is made to a Magistrate"s Court under subsection (1)(b)(ii), the Magistrate"s Court may order the document or article (a) to be forfeited; or (b) to be disposed of in such manner as the Magistrate"s Court thinks fit. (3) Nothing in this section shall be taken to prejudice any right to retain or dispose of property which may exist in law apart from this section. Complaint by employment agency inspector 19H. For the purpose of section 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (Act 15 of 2010) on receiving the complaint in writing and signed by any employment agency inspector, the Magistrate must proceed to issue a summons or warrant in accordance with section 153 of that Code. Power to enter and inspect premises. 20. The Commissioner or any employment agency inspector may, subject to any rules made under this Act, at any reasonable time, and without previous notice, enter and inspect any employment agency or any premises reasonably suspected of being used for the purposes of an employment agency, and examine all books, or other documents found in the premises, which may appear to him to be the property of or to have been used for the purposes of an employment agency and remove them for further examination. [14 Liability of licensee for act of servant and partner 21. Whenever any licensee would be liable under the provisions of this Act to any pecuniary penalty or forfeiture for any act, omission, neglect or default, the licensee shall be liable to the same pecuniary penalty or forfeiture for every similar act, omission, neglect or default, of (a) any agent or servant employed by the licensee in the course of the operation of an employment agency in respect of which the licensee holds a licence; or (b) any of the partners, where the employment agency is a partnership, limited liability partnership or limited partnership. Furnishing false information 22. Any person who makes any statement or furnishes any information to the Commissioner or any officer authorised under this Act which he knows or ought reasonably to know is false in any material particular or is misleading by reason of the omission of any material particular shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. Offence for persons to engage unlicensed persons

22A. (1) Any person who, directly or indirectly, engages or uses the services of a person who has not obtained a licence as required under section 6 in connection with the employment of any person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each employee engaged through that person who has not so obtained a licence. (2) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1), it shall not be a defence for a defendant to prove that he did not know that the person has not obtained a licence as required under section 6 unless the defendant further proves that he had exercised due diligence to ascertain the status of such person. (3) For the purpose of subsection (2), a defendant shall not be deemed to have exercised due diligence unless he had verified, in such manner as may be prescribed, that the person referred to in that subsection has obtained a licence as required under section 6. Offence for licensed employment agencies to make certain applications 22B. (1) If any employment agency personnel of a licensee makes any application to the Controller of Work Passes appointed under section 3 of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A), which application is required under that Act, on behalf of (a) any person who has not obtained a licence as required under section 6; or (b) any person whom the employment agency personnel knows or ought reasonably to know has been directed by the Commissioner under section 12(4) not to make any such application, the licensee and the employment agency personnel shall each be guilty of an offence. (2) Any person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction (a) to a fine not exceeding $80,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and (b) in respect of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $160,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both. (3) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1), it shall not be a defence for a defendant to prove that he did not know that the person has not obtained a licence as required under section 6 unless the defendant further proves that he had exercised due diligence to ascertain the status of such person. (4) For the purpose of subsection (3), a defendant shall not be deemed to have exercised due diligence unless he had verified, in such manner as may be prescribed, that the person referred to in that subsection has obtained a licence as required under section 6. Disqualification of key appointment holders or employment agency personnel 22C. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, any person who (a) is an undischarged bankrupt;

(b) has been convicted, whether in Singapore or elsewhere, of an offence involving dishonesty or the conviction for which involved a finding that he had acted dishonestly; (c) has been convicted, whether in Singapore or elsewhere, of an offence involving human trafficking; or (d) has been a director of, or directly concerned in the management of, an employment agency for which a licence is obtained under this Act and which licence has been revoked, shall not, without the consent in writing of the Commissioner, act or continue to act as a key appointment holder of any employment agency in Singapore. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, any employment agency personnel (not being a key appointment holder) who (a) has been convicted, whether in Singapore or elsewhere, of an offence involving human trafficking; or (b) has been a director of, or directly concerned in the management of, an employment agency for which a licence is obtained under this Act and which licence has been revoked, shall not, without the consent in writing of the Commissioner, act or continue to act as an employment agency personnel of any employment agency in Singapore. (3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. Miscellaneous offences 23. (1) Where any employment agency personnel of a licensee, directly or indirectly, charges or receives for his services any sum greater than the prescribed fee, the licensee and the employment agency personnel shall each be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, in respect of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. (2) Where any employment agency personnel of a licensee gives any information to any person which is relevant to the employment of any applicant for employment, which the employment agency personnel knows or ought reasonably to know is false in any material particular or is misleading by reason of the omission of any material particular, the licensee and the employment agency personnel shall each be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. (3) Where any employment agency personnel of a licensee instigates or induces any person not to employ or engage the services of another person who did not apply for employment or work through the licensee, the licensee and the employment agency

personnel shall each be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 and, in respect of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. (4) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, obstructs an employment agency inspector in the exercise of any of his powers under this Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. (5) Any licensee who contravenes any of the conditions of the licence shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. Certain offences deemed to be arrestable offences 24. Every offence under section 6(4) shall be deemed to be an arrestable offence within the meaning of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (Act 15 of 2010). Officers to be public servants. 25. For the purposes of this Act and of the Penal Code the Commissioner and other officers appointed or acting under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code. [19 Cap. 224. Employment agency deemed to be public place 26. For the purposes of section 18 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184), the premises of every employment agency shall be deemed to be a public place. Right of hearing. 27. The Commissioner and any officer authorised by him in writing in that behalf shall have the right to appear and be heard before a Magistrates Court or District Court in any proceeding under this Act. [21 Power to deal with evidence taken by another officer. 28. Where the Commissioner, or any officer performing the duties or exercising the powers conferred on the Commissioner, has, for the purpose of inquiring into any matter under this Act, taken any evidence or made any memorandum and is prevented by death, transfer or other cause from concluding the inquiry, any successor to the Commissioner or other officer may deal with that evidence or memorandum as if he had taken it down or made it and proceed with the inquiry from the stage at which his predecessor left it. [22 Offences by bodies corporate, etc. 28A. (1) Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved

(a) to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; or (b) to be attributable to any neglect on his part, the officer as well as the body corporate shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. (2) Where the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, subsection (1) shall apply in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with his functions of management as if he were a director of the body corporate. (3) Where an offence under this Act committed by a partnership is proved (a) to have been committed with the consent or connivance of a partner; or (b) to be attributable to any neglect on his part, the partner as well as the partnership shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. (4) Where an offence under this Act committed by an unincorporated association (other than a partnership) is proved (a) to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the unincorporated association or a member of its governing body; or (b) to be attributable to any neglect on the part of such an officer or a member, the officer or member as well as the unincorporated association shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. (5) In this section "body corporate" includes a limited liability partnership; "officer" (a) in relation to a body corporate, means any director, partner, member of the committee of management, chief executive, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate and includes any person purporting to act in any such capacity; or (b) in relation to an unincorporated association (other than a partnership), means the president, the secretary, or any member of the committee of the unincorporated association, or any person holding a position analogous to that of president, secretary or member of a committee and includes any person purporting to act in any such capacity; "partner" includes a person purporting to act as a partner. (6) The Minister may make rules to provide for the application of any provision of this section, with such modifications as the Minister considers appropriate, to any body corporate, limited liability partnership or unincorporated association formed or

recognised under the law of a territory outside Singapore. Abetment 28B. Any person who abets the commission of an offence under this Act shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable on conviction to be punished with the punishment provided for that offence. Composition of offences 28C. (1) The Commissioner or any officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act by collecting from a person reasonably suspected of having committed the offence a sum not exceeding the lower of either of the following amounts: (a) one half of the amount of the maximum fine that is prescribed for the offence; or (b) $5,000. (2) On payment of such sum of money, no further proceedings shall be taken against that person in respect of the offence. Protection from personal liability 28D. No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Commissioner or any public officer acting under the direction of the Commissioner for anything which is done with reasonable care and in good faith in the execution or purported execution of this Act. Jurisdiction of court 28E. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (Act 15 of 2010), a District Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act and shall have power to impose the full penalty or punishment in respect of the offence. Registers 28F. (1) The Commissioner may establish, maintain and cause to be published in such manner as he may determine, one or more registers in respect of (a) any person or employment agency, or any class thereof, exempted under section 4(2); (b) the holder of any licence granted under section 6, or any class thereof; (c) the employment agency personnel registered under section 12A(3), or any class thereof; or (d) such other information relating to employment agencies generally, or to any class of employment agencies, as the Commissioner may determine. (2) Rules may be made under section 29 to prescribe the manner in which the registers are established or maintained under subsection (1), including the details or particulars required to be entered in the registers. (3) Any person may, upon payment of a prescribed fee, inspect and take an extract from any register established under subsection (1).

(4) Any extract taken under subsection (3), if certified by the Commissioner to be a true copy, shall be admissible as evidence in any legal proceedings. Power to make rules 29. (1) The Minister may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act and in particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers he may make rules to prescribe (a) the types of employment in respect of which licences may be granted; (b) the manner, circumstances and conditions under which licences may be granted to persons for the purpose of operating employment agencies or for performing any work or activity referred to in section 6(2); (c) the fees payable to licensees by applicants for employment and applicants for employees; (d) the fees payable for the application, grant and renewal of licences; (da) the fee payable for the registration of employment agency personnel; (e) the forms of licence, applications for the grant or renewal of licences, registers and monthly returns; (f) the circumstances and conditions under which employment agencies or persons may be granted permission to place or recruit employees outside Singapore; (g) the circumstances and conditions under which fees may be collected from applicants for employment and applicants for employees, as the case may be, and the circumstances and conditions under which such fees shall, whether in whole or in part, be refunded; (h) penalties for any contravention or failure to comply with any of the provisions of any rules made under this section except that no such penalty shall exceed $10,000 or 12 months" imprisonment or both; (i) the kind and amount of security required to be given under this Act, and the circumstances and conditions under which the amount of security may be varied; (j) the form of the registration card to be issued by a licensee; (k) the imposition of any requirement, restriction or prohibition on licensees or employment agency personnel in relation to the carrying on of any employment agency, or the performance of any work or activity referred to in section 6(2); (l) any matter relating to the release of any arrested person on any bail or bond under this Act; and (m) anything that is required or permitted to be prescribed under this Act. (2) All rules made under this section shall be published in the Gazette and shall be presented to Parliament as soon as possible after publication and if a resolution is passed

pursuant to a motion notice whereof has been given for a sitting day not later than the first available sitting day of Parliament next after the expiry of one month from the date when the rules are so presented annulling the rules or any part thereof as from a specified date, the rules or such part thereof, as the case may be, shall thereupon become void as from that date but without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done thereunder or to the making of Short title 1. This Act may be cited as the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. [30/2007] Interpretation 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires "construction works" means the construction, extension, installation, carrying out, repair, maintenance, renewal, removal, alteration, dismantling or demolition of (a) any building, erection, edifice, structure, wall, fence or chimney, whether constructed wholly or partly above or below ground level; (b) any road, motorway, harbour works, railway, cableway, canal or aerodrome; (c) any drainage, irrigation or river control work; (d) any electrical, water, gas or telecommunication works; or (e) any bridge, viaduct, dam, reservoir, earthworks, pipeline, sewer, aqueduct, culvert, drive, shaft, tunnel or reclamation, and includes any works which form an integral part of, or are preparatory to the works described in paragraphs (a) to (e), including site clearance, earth-moving, excavation, laying of foundation, site restoration and landscaping, and such other works or activities as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, specify to be construction works; "Controller" means the Controller of Work Passes appointed under section 3; "employ" means to engage or use the service of any person for the purpose (a) of any work; or (b) of providing any training for that person, whether under a contract of service or otherwise, and with or without salary; "employer" means any person employing a foreign employee and, for the purposes of an application for a work pass, any person who intends to employ a foreign employee; "employment inspector" means the Controller and any person appointed as an employment inspector under section 3;

"foreign employee" means (a) any foreigner, other than a self-employed foreigner, who seeks or is offered employment in Singapore; or (b) such other person or class of persons as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, specify; "foreigner" means any person who is not a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore; "levy" means the levy imposed under section 11; "occupier" , in relation to any premises, includes (a) the person having the charge, management or control of either the whole or part of the premises either on his own account or as an agent; and (b) any person who is carrying out construction or other works at the premises on behalf of some other person; "premises" includes (a) any building or structure, whether permanent or temporary; (b) any land, whether or not built on; (c) any place, whether or not enclosed, including any place situated underground or underwater; (d) any vehicle, vessel or aircraft; and (e) any part of any premises; "self-employed foreigner" means any foreigner who, not being employed under a contract of service, engages in any trade, vocation, profession or other activity in Singapore for the purpose of gain; "train" , in relation to a foreign employee, means to teach, instruct or educate the foreign employee in relation to the work in which the foreign employee is employed or to be employed; "work pass" means a work pass belonging to any prescribed category of work passes which is issued by the Controller under section 7. [37/95; 26/2001;30/2007] Meaning of personal identifier 2A. (1) In this Act, personal identifier means any of the identifiers specified in the Schedule (including any in digital form). (2) The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, amend the Schedule, except that any other personal identifier so prescribed in the order must

(a) be an image of, or a measurement or recording of, an external part of the human body; and (b) not be an identifier the obtaining of which would involve the taking of an intimate sample within the meaning of section 13A of the Registration of Criminals Act (Cap. 268). [30/2007] Appointment of Controller of Work Passes and employment inspectors 3. (1) The Minister may appoint a Controller of Work Passes who shall have such functions and powers as are conferred on him by this Act and such number of Deputy Controllers of Work Passes and Assistant Controllers of Work Passes as the Minister may think necessary to assist the Controller in the proper discharge of his functions. [39/98;30/2007] (1A) The Deputy Controllers of Work Passes and the Assistant Controllers of Work Passes shall have and may exercise and perform all the powers, duties and functions of the Controller conferred by this Act, subject to such limitations as the Controller may think fit to impose. [39/98;30/2007] (2) The Minister may appoint such number of employment inspectors as he may think fit for carrying out the purposes of this Act. Controller and employment inspectors to be public servants 3A. The Controller and every Deputy Controller of Work Passes, Assistant Controller of Work Passes and employment inspector appointed under section 3 shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code (Cap. 224). [30/2007] Exemption 4. The Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, exempt any person or class of persons from all or any of the provisions of this Act. Prohibition of employment of foreign employee without work pass 5. (1) No person shall employ a foreign employee unless the foreign employee has a valid work pass. [30/2007] (2) No foreign employee shall be in the employment of an employer without a valid work pass. [30/2007] (3) No person shall employ a foreign employee otherwise than in accordance with the conditions of the foreign employees work pass.

[30/2007] (4) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1), it shall not be a defence for a defendant to prove that he did not know that the employee was a foreigner unless the defendant further proves that he had exercised due diligence to ascertain the nationality of the employee. [37/95;30/2007] (5) For the purpose of subsection (4), a defendant shall not be deemed to have exercised due diligence unless he had checked the passport, document of identity or other travel document of the employee. [37/95;30/2007] (6) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall (a) be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both; and (b) on a second or subsequent conviction (i) in the case of an individual, be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and not more than 12 months and also be liable to a fine not exceeding $15,000; and (ii) in the case of a body corporate, be punished with a fine not exceeding $30,000. [30/2007] (6A) Where a court has convicted a person for the contravention of subsection (1), the court shall, in addition to imposing on that person any other punishment, order the payment by him of a sum which is equal to the levy which would have been payable if any work pass had been issued for the period during which any foreign employee was employed by the person in contravention of subsection (1), and any such payment ordered shall be recoverable as a fine. [30/2007] (7) Any person who contravenes subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. (7A) Any person who contravenes subsection (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000. [30/2007] (8) For the purposes of this section (a) the levy payable shall be determined using the lowest applicable monthly rate of levy

as specified in an order made by the Minister under section 11 in respect of the trade or type of occupation of the foreign employee at the date when he was first employed by the defendant without a valid work pass, and a certificate issued by the Controller and tendered in court shall be prima facie evidence of such rate; (b) for the avoidance of doubt, where a person has been convicted of an offence under subsection (6), and he has on a previous occasion been convicted for contravening section 5(1) of the Employment of Foreign Workers Act (Cap. 91A, 1997 Ed.) in force immediately before 1st July 2007, the first-mentioned conviction shall be considered a second or subsequent conviction under subsection (6); and (c) all convictions against the same person for the contravention of subsection (1) at one and the same trial shall be deemed to be one conviction. [30/2007] Presumption of employment 6. Where a foreigner is found at any premises, the occupier of the premises shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, to have employed the foreigner. [37/95] Prohibition of foreigner without work pass entering or remaining at work place 6A. (1) No occupier of a work place who has control of access to the work place shall permit any foreigner without a valid work pass to enter or remain at the work place. [37/95;30/2007] (2) Where a foreigner without a valid work pass is found at any work place, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the occupier of the work place (a) had control of access to the work place; (b) had permitted the foreigner to enter or remain at the work place; and (c) had knowledge that the foreigner did not possess a valid work pass. [37/95;30/2007] (3) The presumptions provided for in subsection (2) shall not be rebutted by proof that a defendant did not know that the person was a foreigner unless the defendant further proves that he had exercised due diligence (a) to prevent the foreigner from entering or remaining at the work place; (b) to ascertain that the person was a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore by checking his passport, document of identity or other travel documents; or (c) to ascertain that the foreigner had at the material time in his possession a valid work pass by checking his original work pass.

[37/95;30/2007] (4) For the purposes of subsection (3)(a), a defendant shall not be deemed to have exercised due diligence unless he had taken all reasonable measures to prevent any foreigner without a valid work pass from entering or remaining at the work place, including all the measures prescribed under subsection (5) in respect of the work place. [37/95;30/2007] (5) For the purposes of subsection (4), the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, prescribe the measures that are required to be taken by the occupier of the work place. [37/95] (6) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable (a) on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both; and (b) on a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. [30/2007] (7) In this section "occupier" , in relation to a work place, means the principal contractor who undertakes any construction works at the work place and includes such other person as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, specify to be the occupier of the work place; "principal contractor" means a person who has entered into a contract with an owner, a developer or a lessee of a property or his agent for the purpose of carrying out any construction works, or such other works or activities as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, specify; "work place" means any place or premises where works are being carried out and includes any premises within the vicinity of the work place to which the occupier has control of access. [37/95; 30/2007] (7A) For the avoidance of doubt, where a person has been convicted of an offence under subsection (6), and he has on a previous occasion been convicted for contravening section 6A(1) of the Employment of Foreign Workers Act (Cap. 91A, 1997 Ed.) in force immediately before 1st July 2007, the first-mentioned conviction shall be considered a second or subsequent conviction under subsection (6). [30/2007] (7B) All convictions against the same person for the contravention of subsection (1) at

one and the same trial shall be deemed to be one conviction. [30/2007] (8) Nothing in this section shall prevent any person from being prosecuted under any other provision of this Act for any act or omission which constitutes an offence under that other provision, but no person shall be punished twice for the same offence. [37/95] Application for work pass 7. (1) Every application for a work pass shall (a) where the work pass belongs to any category of work passes prescribed by the Minister, be made by a person prescribed for that category of work passes; (b) be in such form as the Controller may determine; (c) be accompanied by the prescribed fee, if any; and (d) be accompanied by such information, statements and documents as the Controller may require. [30/2007] (2) On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the Controller may (a) issue a work pass, with or without conditions (i) if the prescribed fee has been paid; and (ii) if the Controller is satisfied that the foreign employee or self-employed foreigner to whom the work pass is to be issued is not a prohibited immigrant under section 8 of the Immigration Act (Cap. 133); or (b) refuse to issue any work pass. [30/2007] (3) A work pass may, on payment of the prescribed renewal fee, be renewed by the Controller for such period as the Controller may determine, starting from the day immediately following the day on which the work pass would have expired but for that renewal. [30/2007] (4) The Controller may at any time (a) vary or revoke any of the existing conditions of a work pass or impose new conditions; (b) vary, suspend or revoke a work pass;

(c) reinstate a work pass which has been suspended or revoked, if the prescribed fee has been paid; or (d) debar any person from applying for or being issued with a work pass for such fixed period of time as may be determined by the Controller. [30/2007] (5) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Controller under subsection (2), (3) or (4) may appeal to the Minister, whose decision shall be final. [30/2007] (6) There shall be no judicial review in any court of any decision or act of the Minister or the Controller under this section, except in regard to any question relating to compliance with any procedural requirement of this Act governing such decision. [30/2007] (7) In subsection (6), judicial review includes proceedings instituted by way of (a) an application for a Mandatory Order, a Prohibiting Order or a Quashing Order; (b) an application for a declaration or an injunction; (c) an Order for Review of Detention; and (d) any other suit or action relating to or arising out of any decision made or act done in pursuance of any power conferred upon the Minister or the Controller by this section. [30/2007] Register of foreign employees to be kept by employer 8. (1) An employer shall keep, in accordance with section 95 of the Employment Act (Cap. 91), a register of foreign employees to whom work passes have been issued under section 7. [30/2007] (2) The register shall be in such form and shall contain such particulars as the Controller may determine. (3) The register shall, at all reasonable times, be open to inspection by an employment inspector. Termination of employment of foreign employees 9. (1) Where the Controller has decided to suspend or revoke the work pass of a foreign employee under section 7(4), the Controller shall notify the employer of the foreign employee of his decision and the employer of the foreign employee shall, within 7 days of receiving the notification, terminate the employment of the foreign employee.

[30/2007] (2) Every employer of a foreign employee who intends to have the work pass of the foreign employee cancelled shall (a) apply to the Controller to cancel the work pass; and (b) if so required, return the work pass to the Controller within 7 days of such cancellation. [30/2007] (3) An employer who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000. [30/2007] (4) The termination of the employment of a foreign employee under subsection (1) shall not be (a) capable of negotiation with a trade union representing the foreign employee; (b) a matter in respect of which any form of industrial action may be taken by any such trade union; (c) the subject-matter of a trade dispute or of conciliation proceedings or any method of redress whether or not under any written law; and (d) any industrial matter within the meaning of the Industrial Relations Act (Cap. 136). [30/2007] (5) Where in respect of the employment of any person there has been any contravention of subsection (1), that person shall not, by reason only of such contravention, be deemed to be employed under an illegal contract of employment. Self-employed foreigners to apply for work passes 10. (1) No self-employed foreigner shall engage in any trade, vocation, profession or other activity for the purpose of gain in Singapore unless he has obtained a valid work pass which allows him to work in Singapore. [30/2007] (2) Any self-employed foreigner who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall (a) be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both; and (b) on a second or subsequent conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and not more than 12 months and also be liable to a fine not

exceeding $15,000. [30/2007] (3) Where a court has convicted a person for the contravention of subsection (1), the court shall, in addition to imposing on that person any other punishment, order the payment by him of a sum which is equal to the levy which would have been payable if a valid work pass had been issued for the period during which the person was engaged in a trade, vocation, profession or other activity for the purpose of gain in Singapore, and any such payment ordered shall be recoverable as a fine. [30/2007] (4) For the purposes of this section (a) the levy payable shall be determined using the lowest applicable monthly rate of levy as specified in an order made by the Minister under section 11 in respect of the trade, vocation, profession or other activity engaged in by the self-employed foreigner at the date when he was first so engaged, and a certificate issued by the Controller and tendered in court shall be prima facie evidence of such rate; (b) for the avoidance of doubt, where a person has been convicted of an offence under subsection (2), and he has on a previous occasion been convicted for contravening section 10(1) of the Employment of Foreign Workers Act (Cap. 91A, 1997 Ed.) in force immediately before 1st July 2007, the first-mentioned conviction shall be considered a second or subsequent conviction under subsection (2); and (c) all convictions against the same person for the contravention of subsection (1) at one and the same trial shall be deemed to be one conviction. [30/2007] Levy in respect of foreign employee or self-employed foreigner 11. (1) The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, provide for the imposition of a levy of such amount as may be specified in the order on employers in respect of any foreign employee or class of foreign employees or on self-employed foreigners who have, pursuant to section 10(1), obtained a work pass to engage in any trade, vocation, profession or other activity in Singapore for the purpose of gain. [30/2007] (2) The levy shall continue to be payable unless the work pass (a) has expired; (b) has been suspended or revoked by the Controller; or (c) has been cancelled by the Controller on application by the employer. [30/2007]

(3) Any order made under subsection (1) may provide for the recovery of the levy in such manner and through such channels as may be specified in the order. (4) Where the amount of the levy payable by any employer or self-employed foreigner in respect of any month is not paid within such period as may be specified in the order, the employer or self-employed foreigner shall be liable to pay a penalty on the amount for every day the amount remains unpaid commencing from the first day of the month succeeding the month in respect of which the amount is payable. [30/2007] (5) The penalty under subsection (4) shall be calculated at the rate specified by the Minister, by notification published in the Gazette, or the sum of $5, whichever is the greater, but, subject to that, the total penalty shall not exceed 30% of the amount of levy outstanding. [30/2007] (6) The Controller may, in any case in which he thinks fit, waive, remit or refund in whole or in part any penalty due under subsection (4). [37/95;30/2007] (7) Any levy and penalty due from and payable by any employer or self-employed foreigner shall be recoverable by the Controller, or any person duly authorised by the Controller to act on his behalf, as a debt due to the Government. [30/2007] (8) For the purposes of reimbursing any person authorised by the Controller to act on his behalf for the expenses incurred by him in the collection and recovery of the levy, the Minister may authorise the person to be paid such amount as the Minister may determine. (9) In any proceedings for the recovery of any levy and penalty due thereon which any employer or self-employed foreigner is liable to pay, a certificate purporting to be under the hand of the Controller certifying the amount of the levy and penalty due thereon payable by the employer or self-employed foreigner shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. [30/2007] Extent of validity of work pass 12. (1) A work pass for a foreign employee shall be valid only in respect of the trade or occupation, the type of employment, the employer and the foreign employee that may be specified therein. [30/2007] (2) A work pass for a self-employed foreigner shall be valid only in respect of the trade, vocation, profession or activity and the self- employed foreigner that may be specified

therein. [30/2007] (3) A work pass shall be valid for the period specified in the work pass unless it is earlier suspended or revoked by the Controller, or earlier cancelled by the Controller on the application by the employer or self-employed foreigner, as the case may be. [30/2007] Custody of work pass, etc. 13. (1) A work pass holder shall not allow any other person to have possession of his work pass. [30/2007] (2) If required by the Controller, a foreign employee shall hand over the work pass to his employer on the last day of his employment with that employer. [30/2007] (3) An employer who is handed a work pass under subsection (2) shall return the work pass to the Controller within 7 days of the date he receives the work pass. [30/2007] (4) Upon demand by an employment inspector, a work pass holder shall produce his work pass for inspection. [30/2007] Loss, etc., of work pass 14. (1) When a work pass has been lost, destroyed or defaced, the foreign employee or the employer or the self-employed foreigner, as the case may be, shall report to the Controller within 7 days of such loss, destruction or defacement, and the Controller may issue a duplicate work pass on payment of the prescribed fee. [39/98;30/2007] (2) Where the foreign employee or the employer or the self- employed foreigner recovers possession of the work pass after notifying the loss of the work pass, the foreign employee or the employer or the self-employed foreigner, as the case may be (a) may retain the work pass if no duplicate work pass has been issued by the Controller under subsection (1); or (b) shall immediately return the work pass so recovered to the Controller for revocation if a duplicate work pass has been issued by the Controller under subsection (1). [30/2007]

(3) A person who finds or comes into possession of a work pass other than his own shall immediately deliver it to the Controller. [30/2007] Burden of proof 15. The burden of proving the truth of the contents of a written application for a work pass under section 7 shall be on the person who makes the application. [30/2007] Powers of employment inspector 16. (1) An employment inspector shall, for the purposes of this Act, have power to do all or any of the following things: (a) to enter and search, by day or by night, any premises or part thereof when he has reasonable cause to believe that any person is employed therein or accommodated thereat or that evidence of the commission of an offence under this Act can be found therein; (b) to require any person who the employment inspector has reason to believe has any document, including documents of identity and travel documents, or information relevant to the carrying out of the provisions of this Act, to produce any such document or give such information; (c) to retain any document relevant to the carrying out of the provisions of this Act; (d) to examine orally any person supposed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances relevant to the carrying out of the provisions of this Act, and to reduce into writing the answer given or statement made by that person who shall be bound to state truly the facts and circumstances with which he is acquainted; and the statement made by that person shall be read over to him and shall, after correction, be signed by him; (e) to require by order in writing the attendance before him of any person who, from information given or otherwise, appears to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances relevant to the carrying out of the provisions of this Act, and that person shall so attend as required and if he fails to attend as so required, to report such failure to a Magistrate who may thereupon issue a warrant to secure the attendance of that person as required by the order; (f) to take such photographs as he thinks necessary of the premises and persons reasonably believed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances relevant to the carrying out of the provisions of this Act; (g) to require any person to produce any article which is relevant to any investigation under this Act and, if necessary, to take into custody any such article. [37/95;30/2007] (2) An employment inspector may require the occupier of any premises and his agents and any person found in the premises to furnish such means required by the employment

inspector as necessary for any entry, search, examination or investigation, and the taking of photographs or the taking of articles into custody or otherwise for the exercise of his powers under this Act. [37/95] (3) An employment inspector may, after concluding his investigation, hand over to an immigration officer any travel document which he has taken into custody or has been produced to him. (4) If any person (a) intentionally offers any resistance to or wilfully delays an employment inspector in the exercise of any power under this section; (b) fails to comply with the requisition of an employment inspector under this section; (c) fails to produce any document which he is required by or under this section to produce; (d) wilfully withholds any information as to who is the occupier of the premises or who is the principal contractor or who is his employer; or (e) conceals or prevents or attempts to conceal or prevent a person from appearing before or being examined by an employment inspector, that person shall be deemed to obstruct an employment inspector in the execution of his duties under this Act. [37/95] (5) Every employment inspector shall have authority to appear in court and may, with the authorisation of the Public Prosecutor, conduct any prosecution in respect of any offence under this Act or any regulations made thereunder. Change of address 17. (1) If required by the Controller, any employer shall inform the Controller of any change in his address within 14 days of such change (a) where the employer is an individual registered under the National Registration Act (Cap. 201), by reporting the change of his place of residence under section 8 of that Act; (b) where the employer is a body corporate incorporated under the Companies Act (Cap. 50), a sole proprietorship or a firm registered under the Business Registration Act (Cap. 32) or a limited liability partnership registered under the Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Cap. 163A), by reporting the change of the address of the registered office or place of business under section 143 of the Companies Act, section 14 of the Business Registration Act (Cap. 32) or section 26 of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Cap. 163A), as the case may be; or (c) where paragraphs (a) and (b) are not applicable, in writing.

[30/2007] (2) The address as reported in subsection (1) shall be deemed to be the last known address of the employer for the purposes of section 18. [30/2007] (3) If required by the Controller, any foreign employee or self- employed foreigner shall inform the Controller in writing of any change in his address within 14 days of such change. [30/2007] (4) The address as reported in subsection (3) shall be deemed to be the last known address of the foreign employee or self-employed foreigner for the purposes of section 18. [30/2007] Service of notices 18. (1) Every notice, order or document required or authorised by this Act or any regulations made thereunder to be served on any person may be served (a) by delivering it to the person or to some adult member or employee of his family at his last known place of residence; (b) by leaving it at his usual or last known place of residence or business in an envelope addressed to him; or (c) by sending it by ordinary or registered post addressed to the person at his usual or last known place of residence or business. [37/95] (2) Where any notice, order or document is served by ordinary or registered post, it shall be deemed to have been duly served at the time it would have been received in the ordinary course of post if the notice, order or document is addressed (a) in the case of a company incorporated in Singapore, to the registered office of the company; (b) in the case of a company incorporated outside Singapore, either to the individual authorised to accept service of process under the Companies Act (Cap. 50) at the address filed with the Registrar of Companies, or to the registered office of the company wherever it may be situated; (c) in the case of an individual, a partnership (including a limited liability partnership as defined in section 4(1) of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Cap. 163A)) or a body of persons, to the last known business or private address of such individual, partnership or body of persons.

[37/95;30/2007] (3) Where any notice, order or document is served by registered post in accordance with subsection (2), in proving service of the notice, order or document, it shall be sufficient to prove that the envelope containing the same was properly addressed, stamped and posted by registered post. [37/95] (4) Every notice, order or document to be given by the Controller under this Act shall be signed by the Controller or by some person or persons from time to time authorised by the Controller in that behalf and every such notice, order or document shall be valid if the signature or an official facsimile thereof of the Controller or of such person or persons is duly printed or written thereon. [37/95] (5) Any notice or order under this Act requiring the attendance of any person or witness before the Controller shall be signed by the Controller or by a person duly authorised by the Controller. [37/95] Protection from personal liability 19. No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against the Controller or any employment inspector or other person acting under the direction of the Controller for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in the execution or purported execution of this Act. [37/95] Offence by body corporate 20. Where an offence under this Act or any regulations made thereunder is committed by a body corporate, and it is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any act or default on the part of, any director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate, or any person who was purporting to act in any such capacity, he, as well as the body corporate, shall be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. [37/95] Power to arrest without warrant 21. (1) Any police officer or employment inspector may arrest without warrant any person whom he reasonably believes (a) is employing a foreigner (i) without a valid work pass; or (ii) otherwise than in accordance with the conditions of a work pass;

(b) is a foreign employee or self-employed foreigner who is working without a valid work pass; (c) has obstructed an employment inspector who is discharging his duties under this Act; (d) has made any statement or furnished any information to the Controller or an employment inspector under this Act which is false in any material particular or is misleading by reason of the omission of any material particular; (e) has given, sold, forged or unlawfully altered a work pass; (f) has used or, without lawful authority, has possession of a forged or an unlawfully altered work pass, or a work pass which is issued to another person; or (g) has abetted any other person in any act referred to in paragraphs (a) to (f). [30/2007] (2) An employment inspector making an arrest without warrant shall, without unnecessary delay and subject to subsection (4), take or send the person arrested before a Magistrates Court. [30/2007] (3) No employment inspector shall detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for longer than is reasonable in the circumstances, and such period shall not exceed 48 hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrates Court. [30/2007] (4) Any person who has been arrested by an employment inspector may be released on bail, or on his own bond, by an employment inspector. [30/2007] Arrest how made 21A. (1) In making an arrest, an employment inspector making the arrest shall touch or confine the body of the person to be arrested unless the person submits to arrest by word or action. [30/2007] (2) If the person forcibly resists or tries to evade arrest, the employment inspector may use all means necessary to effect the arrest. [30/2007] No unnecessary restraint 21B. (1) The person arrested shall not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape.

[30/2007] (2) An employment inspector may use handcuffs or any similar means of restraint on a person arrested to prevent him from (a) inflicting any bodily injury to himself or others; (b) damaging any property; (c) creating any disturbance; or (d) escaping from custody. [30/2007] (3) The handcuffs or means of restraint shall not be used for the purpose of punishment. [30/2007] Search of persons arrested 21C. (1) When a person is arrested, the employment inspector making the arrest may search the person and take possession of all articles (other than necessary wearing apparel) found upon the person that the employment inspector has reason to believe were connected with the offence for which the person was being arrested. [30/2007] (2) Whenever it is necessary to cause a person to be searched, the search shall be made by an employment inspector of the same sex as the person, with strict regard to decency. [30/2007] Employment inspector to be armed 21D. Every employment inspector shall be provided with such batons and accoutrements as may be necessary for the effective discharge of his duties. [30/2007] Power to seize offensive weapons 21E. An employment inspector making any arrest may take from the person arrested any offensive weapons which he has about his person. [30/2007] Power on escape to pursue and arrest 21F. If a person in lawful custody escapes or is rescued, the employment inspector from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may immediately pursue and arrest him in any place within Singapore and deal with that person as he might have done on the original arrest. [30/2007]

Disposal of documents or articles 21G. (1) Any document or article produced, retained or requisitioned under section 16(1)(b), (c) or (g) or 21E shall (a) where the document or article is produced in any criminal trial, be dealt with in accordance with section 364(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010; or (b) in any other case (i) be returned to the owner; or (ii) if the owner is not known, be reported to a Magistrates Court. [30/2007] (2) Where the report of any document or article produced, retained or requisitioned under section 16(1)(b), (c) or (g) or 21E is made to a Magistrates Court under subsection (1)(b) (ii), the Magistrates Court may order the document or article (a) to be forfeited; or (b) to be disposed of in such manner as the Magistrates Court thinks fit. [30/2007] (3) Nothing in this section shall be taken to prejudice any right to retain or dispose of property which may exist in law apart from this section. [30/2007] Offences 22. (1) Any person who (a) being an employer, a foreign employee or a self-employed foreigner to whom a work pass applies, contravenes any of the conditions of the work pass; (b) contravenes section 13(4); (c) wilfully obstructs an employment inspector in the exercise of his powers under section 16, 21, 21A, 21B, 21C, 21E or 21F; (d) makes any statement or furnishes any information to the Controller or an employment inspector under this Act which he knows or ought reasonably to know is false in any material particular or is misleading by reason of the omission of any material particular; (e) gives, sells, forges or unlawfully alters a work pass; (f) uses or, without lawful authority, has in his possession any forged or unlawfully altered work pass, or a work pass which is issued to another person; or (g) contravenes section 13(1), (2) or (3), 14 or 17(1) or (3),

shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable (i) in the case of an offence under paragraph (a), (b) or (c), on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; (ii) in the case of an offence under paragraph (d), (e) or (f), on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both; and (iii) in the case of an offence under paragraph (g), on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000. [30/2007] (2) Any employer, foreign employee or self-employed foreigner who (a) knows, or has reason to believe, that an offence has been committed under subsection (1)(d); and (b) intentionally omits to furnish any information to the Controller in respect of that offence, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both. [30/2007] Abetment 23. (1) Any person who abets the commission of an offence under this Act shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable on conviction to be punished with the punishment provided for that offence. [37/95] (2) Where an occupier is charged for abetting another person who has employed a foreign employee in contravention of section 5(1), it shall not be sufficient for the occupier to prove in his defence that he had instructed the other person not to, or obtained from the other person an undertaking that he would not, so employ a foreign employee. [37/95;30/2007] Complaint by employment inspector 24. For the purpose of section 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010, on receiving the complaint in writing and signed by any employment inspector, the Magistrate must proceed to issue a summons or warrant in accordance with section 153 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010. Person primarily liable may exempt himself from liability 25. [ Repealed by Act 30 of 2007] Jurisdiction of Courts

26. Notwithstanding the provisions of any written law to the contrary, a Magistrate"s Court or a District Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act or any regulations made thereunder and shall have power to impose the full punishment for any such offence. Composition of offences 27. The Controller may compound any offence under this Act or any regulations made thereunder by accepting from the person reasonably suspected of committing the offence a sum not exceeding $2,000. [30/2007] Forms 28. For the purposes of this Act, the Controller may devise and use such forms as he may consider necessary. Regulations 29. (1) The Minister may make regulations generally for carrying out the provisions of this Act. (2) Regulations made under subsection (1) may (a) prescribe that any act or omission in contravention of the provisions of any regulation shall be an offence and shall be punishable with a fine not exceeding $5,000 or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or with both; (b) prescribe such fees or charges as may be necessary for the purposes of this Act; (c) prescribe the categories of work passes, the period for which any work pass may be issued, renewed or reinstated, the criteria for the issuance, renewal or reinstatement of any work pass and any condition subject to which a work pass may be issued, renewed or reinstated; (d) provide for the taking and recording of any personal identifier of any person (i) who applies for or has been issued with a work pass; or (ii) who is suspected of committing an offence under this Act; (e) provide for the use of any mechanical, electrical or other form of device or system for the taking or recording of all or any of the personal identifiers; (f) provide for the collation of any personal identifier taken or recorded pursuant to regulations made under paragraph (d) and the dissemination thereof to the police and to any other law enforcement agency authorised by the Controller to receive it; (g) provide for any matter relating to the release of any arrested person on any bail or bond under section 21(4); (h) provide for any matter relating to the security to be given by or in respect of any foreigner issued with a work pass, including any condition subject to which the security

may be forfeited. [39/98;30/2007] (3) All such regulations shall be presented to Parliament as soon as possible after publication in the Gazette. Transitional provisions 30. (1) Any permit, appointment, application, appeal, decision, ruling, order, direction or notice issued, made or given under the repealed Regulation of Employment Act (Cap. 272, 1985 Ed.) shall be treated as a permit, appointment, application, appeal, decision, ruling, order, direction or notice issued, made or given under this Act and shall have the same force and effect as a permit, appointment, application, appeal, decision, ruling, order, direction or notice issued, made or given under this Act. (2) Any form used for the purposes of the repealed Regulation of Employment Act which was in force or had effect immediately before 1st January 1991 shall continue in force and have effect as though prescribed under this Act until new forms are prescribed.

IMMIRATION
Short title 1. This Act may be cited as the Immigration Act. Interpretation 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires authorised airport, authorised landing place, authorised train checkpoint, authorised point of entry, authorised departing place and authorised point of departure mean, respectively, an airport, a landing place, a train checkpoint, a point of entry, a departing place or a point of departure declared as such under section 5; "certificate" means a certificate of status issued under the provisions of any regulations made under section 55; "Controller" means the Controller of Immigration appointed under section 3; "Controller of Work Passes" means the Controller of Work Passes appointed under section 3 of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A); "crew" includes every seaman on a vessel, and every person employed in the operation of an aircraft or a train or in any service rendered to the crew or passengers of an aircraft in flight or a train in motion; "Director of Marine" means the Director of Marine appointed under section 4 (1) of the Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 179) and includes the Deputy Director of Marine appointed under that subsection and such other officers appointed under section 4 (3) of that Act as the Director of Marine may authorise to carry out any of his duties under this Act;

"employ" means to engage or use the service of any person, whether under a contract of service or otherwise, with or without remuneration; "entry" means (a) in the case of a person arriving by sea, disembarking in Singapore from the vessel in which he arrives; (b) in the case of a person arriving by air at an authorised airport, leaving the precincts of such airport; (c) in the case of a person entering by land and proceeding to an immigration control post under section 26 or an authorised train checkpoint under section 25A, leaving the precincts of such post or checkpoint for any purpose other than that of departing from Singapore by an approved route; (ca) in the case of a child born in Singapore on or after 15th January 2005 who is not a citizen of Singapore, his birth in Singapore; and (d) in any other case, any entry into Singapore by land, sea or air, but shall not include in any case an entry made for the purpose of complying with this Act or an entry, expressly or impliedly, sanctioned by an immigration officer for the purpose of any enquiry or detention under the provisions of this Act; "entry permit" means a permit to enter or remain in Singapore issued under section 10; "harbour" means to give food or shelter, and includes the act of assisting a person in any way to evade apprehension; "immigration control post" means a post established as such by the Controller at a place declared to be an immigration control post under section 5; "immigration depot" means any place designated by the Controller for the examination, inspection or detention of persons under this Act; "immigration officer" means any person appointed under section 3; "immigration signal" means such signal as may be prescribed for vessels which arrive in Singapore; "leave" means (a) in the case of a person leaving Singapore by sea, embarking in Singapore on a vessel which is about to leave Singapore and remaining on board such vessel at the time of its departure for any place outside Singapore; (b) in the case of a person leaving Singapore by air, boarding an aircraft in Singapore which is about to depart from Singapore; and (c) in the case of a person leaving Singapore by land, boarding and remaining in a train or

other vehicle which is about to leave Singapore; "master" (a) in relation to a vessel, means any person (except a pilot or harbour master) having for the time being control or charge thereof; (b) in relation to an aircraft, means the captain thereof; and (c) in relation to a train, means the driver of the train or any person having for the time being control or charge thereof; "non-citizen" means any person who is not a citizen of Singapore; "occupier" , in relation to any premises or place, includes (a) the person having the charge, management or control of either the whole or part of the premises or place, either on his own account or as an agent; and (b) a contractor who is carrying out building operations or construction works at the premises or place on behalf of some other person; "pass" means a pass issued under the regulations entitling the holder thereof to remain, or enter and remain, temporarily in Singapore; "passenger" means any person carried in a vessel, an aircraft or a train, other than the members of the crew; "permit" includes an entry permit and a re-entry permit; "personal identifier" means any of the identifiers specified in the Schedule (including any in digital form); "prohibited immigrant" means any person who is a prohibited immigrant as defined in section 8; "re-entry permit" means a permit to re-enter Singapore issued under section 11; "regulations" means regulations made under this Act; "seaman" includes the master and any person carried in a vessel as a bona fide member of the staff employed in the operation or service of the vessel and, if the vessel has articles, entered on the articles; "Singapore visa" means a Singapore visa granted under Part IIA; "stowaway" means a person who is secreted in a vessel, an aircraft or a train without the consent of the master or other person in charge of the vessel, aircraft or train and includes such a person who is arriving in or departing from Singapore on board any vessel, aircraft or train without the consent of the master or other person in charge of the vessel, aircraft or train;

"through passenger" means any passenger who arrives in Singapore by a vessel, an aircraft or a train and who is continuing his journey in the same vessel, aircraft or train to a place outside Singapore; "transportation company" means any government, municipality, body corporate, or organisation, firm or person carrying or providing for the transit of passengers, whether by vessel, aircraft, railway, highway or otherwise, and includes any 2 or more such transporting companies co-operating in the business of carrying passengers; "vehicle" means any vehicle whether mechanically propelled or otherwise; "vessel" includes any ship or boat or other description of floating craft used in navigation, and includes any tackle, equipment, book, document, goods, cargo or things carried therein or thereon. [12/70; 21/73;60/73;13/77; 6/89; 38/93; 41/95;34/98;53/2004; 30/2007; 33/2007] Appointment and powers of Controller and immigration officers 3. (1) The Minister may appoint a Controller of Immigration and such number of immigration officers as he may consider necessary for the proper carrying out of the provisions of this Act. [13/77] (2) The powers and discretions vested in the Controller under this Act, and the duties required to be discharged by him may, subject to section 4 and to such limitations as the Controller may impose, be exercised and discharged by immigration officers duly authorised by the Controller to act on his behalf. [13/77] Power of Minister to issue directions 4. (1) The Minister may from time to time give the Controller directions of a general character, and not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as to the exercise of the powers and discretions conferred on the Controller by, and the duties required to be discharged by the Controller under, this Act or any regulations or orders made thereunder, in relation to all matters which appear to him to affect the immigration policy of Singapore. (2) The Controller shall give effect to all directions given under subsection (1).

China Town Chinatown Heritage Center Jamae Mosque Sri Mariamman Temple

Thian Hock Keng Temple

Chinatown in Singapore is also known as Niu Che Shui in Chinese and Kreta Ayer in Malay, both the names mean bullock cart water, a reference to the carts that used to haul in drinking water. Chinatown is a vibrant mix of different colors. The town is fully painted in its unique traditions and cultures. East Coast Tourist Attractions in East Coast East Coast Lagoon East Coast Lagoon Food Centre East Coast Seafood Centre

Little India Little India is famous as a shopping arcade. It lies to the east of the Singapore River across from Chinatown, located west of the river and north of Kampong Glam. Little India is subdivided into four parts- Lower Serangoon Road; Central Serangoon Road; Upper Serangoon Road; and the Arab Quarter. Marina BaLocated at the southern tip of the city, Marina Bay is Singapores downtown district. This area comprises the existing Central Business District at Raffles Place and Shenton Way, the hotel and convention hub at Marina Centre, and the new development area around the Bay. The district is planned to be more than an international business and financial hub. It is being developed to be a dynamic, 24/7, waterfront Garden City by the Bay. Marina bay Singapore will reflect Singapores position as a dynamic Asian city. It will be a wonderful place to live, work and play and a place to explore, exchange and entertain. Marina Bay is being designed to extend Singapores downtown district and further support the citys extending growth. Marina Bay hotels Singapore offer comfortable accommodation in Marina Bay Singapore. There are various good hotels in the area, which are well equipped with all the modern facilities. Singapore Marina Bay hotels are convenient and easy to book. Travelers to Marina Bay Singapore can book a hotel room in Marina Bay hotels Singapore online on cheap and discount hotel rates. Some of the exciting projects underway in Marina Bay include: Marina Barrage Singapore Flyer

Marina Bay Sands Gardens by the Bay Mass Rapid Transit Downtown Line Phase -1 Marina Bay Sands The Sail Double Helix Bridge

Orchard Road Sentosa Island One of the major tourist landmarks in Singapore, Sentosa Island is a popular island resort in the city. Every year about two million people from different parts of the world visit Sentosa Island. It is a major tourist attraction that prides in its sheltered beach that stretches more than two kilometers on the southern coast. Sentosa Island is often called Singapore's playground. It has something for just everyone. Travelers to the island can visit the excellent aquarium, dolphin lagoon, Butterfly Park, musical fountain and many other tourist attractions. Sea life experience of the Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon leave the visitors mesmerized. The Images of Singapore Exhibition explores Singapore's history in life-size dioramas. To the furthest western point of the island lies Fort Siloso from which Singapore guarded its territory against invading Japanese forces. Other attractions on the map of Sentosa Island include Volcano Land The Asian Village Fantasy Island Carlsberg Sky Tower

Sentosa island is a must see resort when in Singapore. It is easy and convenient to reach Sentosa Island. One can reach there from Singapore mainland via cable car from Mount Faber and passes through Harbour Front en route.

Social Etiquette Overview Following are some things to keep in mind:

When visiting the home of any Singaporean, you should remove your shoes. This is applicable not only to Malays and Hindus. If you are asked to bring colleagues along, try to ensure that an even number of people are seated at the table. Singaporeans consider this an indicator of good fortune. Seating is often done in a hierarchical manner, so wait to be shown your seat. If you are unsure about what to order, ask your host for dish suggestions or allow him or her to order for you. Never start eating until everyone has been served or before the host takes the first bite or bids everyone to begin. If you have dietary restrictions, let your host know in private, prior to the meal. If you are unsure how to properly eat a dish or which utensils to use, follow someone else's lead. Don't offer samples of your meal to others. Master the art of handling chopsticks before arriving in Singapore. Westerners may be offered the option of a fork but asking for silverware may be interpreted as a lack of effort to adapt to the surroundings. Some dishes are eaten with the hands. In such cases, use your right hand only when dining with Muslims or Hindus. Malays don't eat with knives but use forks and spoons. The dish of salt on the table is there both as a seasoning and to signify friendship. When invited to a Malay or Indian home, remove your shoes before entering. Muslim meals never include pork or any other animal flesh that isn't halal (slaughtered according to Muslim religious restrictions), and no alcohol will be served. Malays use only cutlery that has been used exclusively for halal food. This is why they frequent only Malay food stores and restaurants. However, these establishments welcome customers of other races and religions. Hindus and Sikhs don't eat beef, and many Indians are vegetarians. Yogurt is popular at meals, as it is considered an aid to digestion. Northern Indians prefer lentils, while Southern Indians prefer rice. Eating is done with the right hand; the left hand is used only for holding a glass or passing a dish. Never lick your fingers or put them in your mouth. It is customary to set aside a small amount of your food as an offering to God.

Top The Chinese Banquet Eating is the number one pastime among Singaporeans. Often, business travelers to Singapore will be invited to a Chinese banquet, so a knowledge of traditional dining etiquette is useful to make this social gathering a success. Here are some pointers: Banquets are usually held in private rooms, either in restaurants or clubs. Advance to your host a list of the people accompanying you so that he may prepare the seating arrangement. Try to master the use of chopsticks. Silverware is often available for Westerners at banquets, but requiring it involves a certain loss of face.

Be sure that your own party arrives together. The table will probably be a large round one that seats up to 12 people. The host always sits facing the entrance, farthest from the door, with the principal guest at his immediate right. Guests should never assume they can sit wherever they please. Don't order an alcoholic beverage unless someone else does first; wait for something to be offered to you. Beer is standard fare. Hard liquor is reserved for toasts. When the food arrives, follow the host's lead. Sample as many dishes as possible. It is a good idea to take small portions since banquets can include as many as 12 courses. If you find something distasteful, try to wash it down with a drink or inconspicuously disregard the morsel. When eating items like chicken, fish or shrimp, place the bones or tails in a corner of your plate and not on the table. At banquets, your plate is changed after every course. Unlike in the West, there are no prohibitions against resting one's elbows on the table or making loud noises while eating. Some dishes are eaten with one's fingers. The host will initiate the first toast and probably follow up by saying "yam seng," meaning "bottoms up." After that, the toasting forum is open to all. When you have eaten your fill, leave a little on your plate. A thoroughly empty plate suggests that you are still hungry. After dessert, the guests leave while the host stays to pay the cheque. Don't offer to contribute to the bill. Instead, if your time in Singapore permits, organize your own banquet or dinner to reciprocate your host's generosity.

Symbols of Social Stratification. Singaporeans jokingly refer to their desire for the "five C's": car, condominium, credit card, club membership, and career. rchid is used as a national symbol, and textiles with orchid patterns may be employed as a national symbol on formal occasions.

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