Secondary Employment for Work Pass Holders Granted Security Officer's Licence

19 Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Acting Minister for Manpower (a) whether secondary employment is permitted for Work Pass Holders granted a Security Officer's Licence; and (b) if not, how the Government enforces compliance to detect and address any unauthorised practices.

Ms Jasmin Lau: Work Pass Holders granted a Security Officer's Licence can only work for their designated employer. They are not allowed to engage in secondary employment by taking on another job. The Ministry of Manpower takes a serious view towards such illegal employment activities. We will investigate upon receiving any complaints and take enforcement action against the employers and Work Pass Holders involved, if warranted.