SDP proposes scheme to screen foreign PMETs

[Leepotism]

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By Fann Sim | SingaporeScene – <abbr title="2013-02-15T02:53:34Z" style="border: 0px;">6 hours ago</abbr></cite>

Weighing in on the population debate, the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has proposed a scheme to tighten the screening of foreign professionals and ensure that Singaporeans are first considered for hiring.
Among six recommendations it set forth in an alternative white paper presented Thursday night, SDP suggested a "TalentTrack" scheme that would take into account the age, number of dependents, qualifications, work experience and skill sets of potential foreigners to be employed in Singapore.
Party chief Chee Soon Juan said on Thursday that the SDP's paper titled "Building a People - Sound Polices for a Secure Future" is a comprehensive set of policy initiatives that takes into consideration not just the matter of lowering the population but also tightening immigration, lowering the costs of living and retaining Singaporean talent.
Before a foreigner can apply to work in Singapore under the TalentTrack scheme, a Singaporean employer must first demonstrate that they have made every effort to employ a Singaporean first but cannot find a local with the requisite skills.
The point system will reflect the prevailing needs of the various sectors and industries of the economy, SDP explained.
To verify they possess the skills they claim to have, applicants will also be tested at centres to be created under a new statutory board called the Council for Skills Evaluation, the party proposed.
Those who pass will be granted an Employment Pass (EP) which will be tied to the firm that employs him.
“As an alternative to the current foreign manpower policies, this proposal is a broad shift of the manpower policy to a focus on productivity and innovation,” said SDP in the paper.
The party also proposed to abolish foreign worker levies for professionals and replace it with an additional tax on their income at a rate of 13.8 per cent -- a rate that matches the current top rate of employer CPF contribution.
According to the party, the government’s population white paper endorsed by Parliament last week has failed to address problems such as overcrowding and will struggle to tackle Singapore’s demographic challenges because it has not departed from the policy fundamentals that have given rise to the present situation.
In the government white paper, Singapore’s total population is projected to hit 6 million by 2020 from the current 5.3 million and to rise to as much as 6.9 million by 2030. National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said the 6.9 million population is a “worst case scenario”.
“The PAP government announced its intention to increase the population to 6 million by 2020 by bringing in nearly 500,000 more foreign worker. This will put considerable strain on Singapore’s resources and infrastructure,” said the SDP.
Introduce new system to measure nation's progress

The SDP also proposed the use of a Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) as an another way to measure Singapore's progress.
GPI incorporates GDP factors but also adds other components which can be effects related to economic activity such as commuting and lost leisure time. Increasingly used in other countries, GPI is a net measure of the impact of economic activity and provides citizens and policymakers with a more holistic view on progress.
Noting that the GDP overlooks the standard of living in a community, SDP said the GPI can be used in tandem with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to measure Singapore's progress.
A local version of the GPI can introduced with specific indicators that are not found in the standard GPI but are exclusive to Singapore such as water security.
In its alternative white paper released on Thursday evening, SDP made six main proposals, namely:
1) Enact a Singaporeans First policy,
2) Introduce policy reforms to retain Singaporean talent and raise the total fertility rate,
3) Formulate plans to advance towards a sustainable population profile,
4) Strengthen the Singaporean identity,
5) Go beyond the GDP for measuring national progress
6) Revamp the ministerial pay formula and KPIs for senior civil servants.
SDP's full population policy can be found here.

 

[Kinana]

Sounds like USA n Canada system.
Will add to bureaucracy but sounds reasonable.
Why review ministers pay when it was already reviewed n nothing to do with the issue?

 

[Kinana]

Chew sure sounds better than WP

 

[Raiders]

Sounds like USA n Canada system.
Will add to bureaucracy but sounds reasonable.
Why review ministers pay when it was already reviewed n nothing to do with the issue?

Sounds like Aussie system. But like you say, feasible. You poor thing, everyday kena zapped 497-503-476....

 

[winnipegjets]

Many developed countries have implemented this successfully. There is no reason why sinkapore can't do likewise. It won't because the PAP fears transparency.

 

[zeddy]

It's actually a good idea by SDP..

We have been importing too many dubious Foreign Pundeks..

 

[winnipegjets]

Sounds like USA n Canada system.
Will add to bureaucracy but sounds reasonable.

How does this add to bureaucracy? Many developed countries have used such an approach - Australia, Canada & UK -successfully. It is transparent and everyone knows the rules. It is not up to the whims and fancies of a bureaucrat or a minister. And the applicants know exactly their chances.

Why review ministers pay when it was already reviewed n nothing to do with the issue?

Because our millionaire ministers claim to be the brain trust, yet could not arrive at a well-tested and tried immigration system! They have not earned their keeps.

 

[laksaboy]

It won't add to 'bureaucracy'. All that is required is for the chiak liao bee existing bureaucracy to do its job properly.

At least, do a comprehensive background and qualification check before you give someone a S-pass or work permit.

 

[rusty]

Chew sure sounds better than WP

Actually the sound coming from the in and out of your mouth is even better
Next time we record it OK?

 

[Leongsam]

SDP proposes scheme to screen foreign PMETs


Before a foreigner can apply to work in Singapore under the TalentTrack scheme, a Singaporean employer must first demonstrate that they have made every effort to employ a Singaporean first but cannot find a local with the requisite skills.

That shouldn't be too difficult as very few sinkies have any skills whatsoever.

 

[Kinana]

Sounds like Aussie system. But like you say, feasible. You poor thing, everyday kena zapped 497-503-476....

Doesn't bother me at all bro. This infraction thing is just silly system n childish.

 

[winnipegjets]

That shouldn't be too difficult as very few sinkies have any skills whatsoever.

You have lots of faith in aliens. How have you encouraged your adopted country to bring tons of them in?

 

[chupacabra]

The bottom line is cheap labour. Other cuntries look after their own. Papies just want more money to their name, they dont care if there are many sinkees qualifies for a certain job. As long as companies pay tax and high rents, pappies are laughing all the way to the bank.

 

[tonychat]

That shouldn't be too difficult as very few sinkies have any skills whatsoever.

I agree wholeheartedly.

 

[tonychat]

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By Fann Sim | SingaporeScene – <abbr title="2013-02-15T02:53:34Z" style="border: 0px;">6 hours ago</abbr></cite>

Weighing in on the population debate, the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has proposed a scheme to tighten the screening of foreign professionals and ensure that Singaporeans are first considered for hiring.
Among six recommendations it set forth in an alternative white paper presented Thursday night, SDP suggested a "TalentTrack" scheme that would take into account the age, number of dependents, qualifications, work experience and skill sets of potential foreigners to be employed in Singapore.
Party chief Chee Soon Juan said on Thursday that the SDP's paper titled "Building a People - Sound Polices for a Secure Future" is a comprehensive set of policy initiatives that takes into consideration not just the matter of lowering the population but also tightening immigration, lowering the costs of living and retaining Singaporean talent.
Before a foreigner can apply to work in Singapore under the TalentTrack scheme, a Singaporean employer must first demonstrate that they have made every effort to employ a Singaporean first but cannot find a local with the requisite skills.
The point system will reflect the prevailing needs of the various sectors and industries of the economy, SDP explained.
To verify they possess the skills they claim to have, applicants will also be tested at centres to be created under a new statutory board called the Council for Skills Evaluation, the party proposed.
Those who pass will be granted an Employment Pass (EP) which will be tied to the firm that employs him.
“As an alternative to the current foreign manpower policies, this proposal is a broad shift of the manpower policy to a focus on productivity and innovation,” said SDP in the paper.
The party also proposed to abolish foreign worker levies for professionals and replace it with an additional tax on their income at a rate of 13.8 per cent -- a rate that matches the current top rate of employer CPF contribution.
According to the party, the government’s population white paper endorsed by Parliament last week has failed to address problems such as overcrowding and will struggle to tackle Singapore’s demographic challenges because it has not departed from the policy fundamentals that have given rise to the present situation.
In the government white paper, Singapore’s total population is projected to hit 6 million by 2020 from the current 5.3 million and to rise to as much as 6.9 million by 2030. National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said the 6.9 million population is a “worst case scenario”.
“The PAP government announced its intention to increase the population to 6 million by 2020 by bringing in nearly 500,000 more foreign worker. This will put considerable strain on Singapore’s resources and infrastructure,” said the SDP.
Introduce new system to measure nation's progress

The SDP also proposed the use of a Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) as an another way to measure Singapore's progress.
GPI incorporates GDP factors but also adds other components which can be effects related to economic activity such as commuting and lost leisure time. Increasingly used in other countries, GPI is a net measure of the impact of economic activity and provides citizens and policymakers with a more holistic view on progress.
Noting that the GDP overlooks the standard of living in a community, SDP said the GPI can be used in tandem with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to measure Singapore's progress.
A local version of the GPI can introduced with specific indicators that are not found in the standard GPI but are exclusive to Singapore such as water security.
In its alternative white paper released on Thursday evening, SDP made six main proposals, namely:
1) Enact a Singaporeans First policy,
2) Introduce policy reforms to retain Singaporean talent and raise the total fertility rate,
3) Formulate plans to advance towards a sustainable population profile,
4) Strengthen the Singaporean identity,
5) Go beyond the GDP for measuring national progress
6) Revamp the ministerial pay formula and KPIs for senior civil servants.
SDP's full population policy can be found here.

very very intelligent.... i am proud to support SDP...unlike those incompetent PAP lowlifes.

IF do it this way, the foreigners will respect sinkieland for what it is as you need to be of some quality to enter sinkieland. This is called earning respect for the betterment of the society.

Unlike PAP, open their legs like prostitute and any shit ass can fuck them and even grants the shit ass status.. how to allow shitass to respect the sinkie society as a whole.