Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question

Extension of SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support to Workers Engaged on Contracts for Service with Non-renewals

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82 Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme (SJSS) will be extended to workers engaged on contracts for service with non-renewals; and (b) if not, whether the Ministry will consider including such workers under the SJSS given their vulnerability to job insecurity.

Dr Tan See Leng: Ms Elysa Chen has filed a related question for the Sitting on 23 September 2025. We will respond to these questions together. [Please refer to "Data on Individuals Assisted by SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme Since Launch", Official Report, 23 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 3, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]