NDR 2021: Wrap up of key points on PM Lee's speech:
1) Muslims in the public healthcare sector will be allowed to wear a tundung with their uniform starting November this year.
2) The Workfare Income Supplement will be increased to 1.1 billion, rasing payouts and helping those from 30 instead from 35.
3) Progressive wages will be rolled out to more sectors, with Retail next year.
4) Companies hiring foreign workers, must pay all local employees at least a Local Qualifing Salary of 1.4 thousand. this amount can change in the future.
5) MOM is studying the issue of delivery workers, and their security of their jobs.
Watch his speech again here:
https://y2u.be/9I4Y3q_ERPA
Media: PMO
