Assistant Resource Development and Information Technology Minister Datuk Jainab Ahmad, Parti Bersatu Sabah deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili and Sabah Malaysian Trades Union Congress criticised the new ruling, urging the republic to withdraw or review it.
They were commenting on Singapore’s decision to ban male natives from Sabah and Sarawak below 35 from working in the island republic after a series of crimes and fights involving them in the republic.
Jainab said Singapore’s insensitivity to put a negative generic label on all young East Malaysians had hurt the feelings of more than just the affected workers.
Dr Ongkili, who is also Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, said the new ruling was unfair as “it punishes everyone for the fault of a few”.
“What we do know is that most of the problems faced by Sabah native workers working away from home arise from them undergoing pressure due to being cheated by agents, their undesirable working conditions and being under-paid,” he said.
Ongkili said it was unfair to label all of them as troublemakers when most of them were good workers and law abiding.
As such, he urged the Singapore authorities to drop or review the policy decision.
“On our side, we need to educate our youths also. One habit to stay away from is drinking which could lead to fights, as well as not to be lured into taking drugs,” he said.
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has yet to make the increased age limit official but all work permit applications by workers below the new minimum age would be automatically rejected.
A spokesman from MOM confirmed that Singapore had tightened the policies governing the hiring and retention of foreign manpower in the last few years to moderate the growth of foreign work force as well as to promote productivity-driven economic growth.
He said that foreign manpower from all sources were required to meet various criteria to be eligible for work passes.
“We will continue to approve or renew the work passes of workers from Sabah and Sarawak who are found to be eligible and suitable to work in Singapore,”said the spokesman.
by Murib Morpi and Sandra Sokial
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Irresponsible employment agents to blame for problem
Buat perbincangan mengenai perkara ini.
BalasPadamMemang ada sebab kenapa perkara ini boleh berlaku. Tapi jika itu keputusan dari kerajaan singapore maka terima saja.
BalasPadamMalaysia juag banyak ada peluang. Harus menanti dan mencari peluang.
PadamDi harapkan kerajaan dapat mempertimbangkan keputusan itu.
BalasPadamSingapore Government should reconsider this decision made.
BalasPadamSuch decision needs to be reviewed.
BalasPadamI hope the Government will have to look into this matter.
BalasPadamLet's wait for the best decision to be made.
BalasPadamThings will work out for good.
BalasPadamtindakan Singapura menolak tenaga kerja dari Malaysia itu umpama merosakkan masa hadapan rakyat Malaysia yang bekerja di Singapura dan keluarga mereka
BalasPadamSetiap rakyat Malaysia yang bekerja di republik berkenaan menyumbang kepada pembangunan ekonomi Singapura. jadi Visa perlu dikeluarkan berdasarkan kemahiran, pengalaman, dan kesesuaian kerja, bukan berdasarkan demografi.
BalasPadamwakil Kementerian Tenaga Manusia Singapura mengatakan mereka meluluskan atau memperbaharui pas pekerja dari Sabah dan Sarawak sekiranya mereka layak dan sesuai bekerja di Singapura.
BalasPadamjadi pengajaran buat mereka yang 'buat hal' di Singapura. disebabkan mereka, semua pekerja Sabah Sarawak di sana pun kena.
BalasPadamTunggu maklumbalas daripada kerajaan Singapura. sedia maklum Singapura ni memang negara yang mempunyai undang2 yang ketat. kemungkinan peraturan ni memang tetap akan dilaksanakan.
BalasPadamOngkili said that the crimes and fights involving natives from Sabah and Sarawak are isolated cases or small in number.
BalasPadamThere could be factors why the fights involved those from Sabah and Sarawak including being provoked by others.
Dr Maximus Ongkili appealed for Singapore to withdraw its decision to ban male natives from Sabah and Sarawak below 35 from working in the Singapore.
BalasPadamAda kemungkinan juga mereka ini bukan rakyat Sabah dan Sarawak yang tulen, projek IC mungkin.
BalasPadamJust because there are a few cases involving Sabahans and Sarawakians, all Sabahans dan Sarawakians male under 35 working in Singapore have to pay for it?
BalasPadamHopefully the Singapore government will reconsider this decision. Bar those troublemakers not stereotyping all Sabahan and Sarawakians workers.
BalasPadamada statistik jenayah yang dikeluarkan oleh kerajaan singapura sebagai bukti bahawa belia sabah menyumbang jenayah di republik itu??
BalasPadamJika statistik ini benar, tidak hairan kerajaan Singapura membuat keputusan untuk menghentikan golongan ini masuk.
Padamsaya rasa tidak perlulah kerajaan Sabah mendesak kerajaan singapura mengkaji semula syarat baru itu.. lebih baik kerajaan Sabah menggalakkan belia2 mahir Sabah di Singapura supaya balik menyumbang di negeri sendiri..
BalasPadamHubungan baik dua negara masih perlu dieratkan.
BalasPadamMalaysia need everyone to contribute to local economy and development.
BalasPadam“We will continue to approve or renew the work passes of workers from Sabah and Sarawak who are found to be eligible and suitable to work in Singapore,”
BalasPadamSemoag pihak Kerajaan Singapura akan buat yang terbaik semoga warga Sabah & Sarawak dapat mencari makan.