
Time to review sick leave benefit in employment act
There is controversy about the company policy on giving sick leave with a medical certificate. Under the current employment act, the employer has to give 12 days of sick leave with pay, but with a medical certificate. This is a practice that existed for several decades. It is subject to abuse. Some workers know where they can...

A stupid points system devised by a not-so-talented Manpower Minister?
I refer to the article 'New points system for Employment Pass applicants from September 2023' (CNA, 4 Mar) Comment: Don't you find it rather strange that the new system would only take effect in another 1.5 years' time when the computation is, arguably, quite straightforward? Would this mean that a company wishing to hire a...

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
“Lao Lan, we have a problem.” Without looking up from his mobile, Lao Lan mutters, “What?” “The EU is going to implement CBAM.” Lao Lan doesn’t seem interested, “Is it some kind of continental ballistic missile?” KY rolls his eyes, “No, you idiot! It’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.” “Carbon what!?” KY...
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