Rationale for Same Benefits for PRs and Singapore Citizens under SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme

63 Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Manpower what is the rationale for (i) giving permanent residents the same benefits as Singapore citizens under the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme (ii) payments that are stepped down with time (iii) not extending support under the scheme to workers earning above $5,000 per month but with dependants like children and (iv) excluding those who have received such assistance in the last three years.

Dr Tan See Leng: This question has been addressed in the combined oral reply to Question Nos 9 and 10 on the Order Paper for 9 September 2024. [Please refer to "Basis of SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme and Considerations for Applications", Official Report, 9 September 2024, Vol 95, Issue 140, Oral Answers to Questions section.]