Following the National Day Rally speech, there seems to be som | Critical Spectator

Following the National Day Rally speech, there seems to be some confusion regarding the announcement that companies in Singapore will be required to pay local citizen/PR employees a minimum of S$1,400 per month.

Judging by public comments online, many people appear to be cheering it as an introduction of national minimum wage for all Singaporeans. This is incorrect.

It is about protecting Singaporean jobs - but in a bit different way. Here's a short explainer.

https://vulcanpost.com/758267/pm-lee-minimum-wage-singapore/