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Is it true that Borneo people are barred from working in SG?

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Leegab

I am confused about the ruling regarding borneo people (Sabahan and Sarawakian). Some say it is true, some say it is not. I read a news MOM says they will approved Sabahan and Sarawakian only if they fullfilled the requirement.

So, My work permit rejected 2x.
My friend who is a Sabahan, non chinese used SPM and he got accepted.

While me, im using my diploma transcript, im half chinese and rejected. (Applying for healthcare assistant). I applied via agent, and the agent told me that they have no problem applying for East Malaysia before and I am their first case.

I only applied for work permit not even Epass or Spass because I know I wont get it.

I want know what is the reason for the rejection. But MoM wont tell.

Can anyone share their opinion and suggestion?

Thank you

beppi

The rejection is certainly NOT because you are from Borneo.
But from the very little information you gave, it is impossible to tell what the actual rejection reason could be. You might want to read on this forum or elsewhere about Singapore work passes, their requirements, application process and approval chances.

Leegab

Thank you for replying.
From what I know regarding the work permit requirement, they accept SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) and Diploma transcript. No minimum wages, the only thing that work permit holders has to do is to abide the rules given such as not marrying a Singaporean, would not have the previlege to apply for PR and so on. My agent said they will investigate what is the problem and appeal again which they did. Now awaiting for the result. It takes 2 to 3 weeks.

b05502110

Hi, everyone. As recently I too encounter this problem, I think the "trend" is still on....although they might deny it using other reasons.


Recently I got a job in Singapore, I've signed the offer letter. Long story short, the company retract back the offer and paid the breaching fee due to unable to get my WP. The company said the boss personally went to the MOM and apply my WP a few times and got rejected without a reason.


I'm not sure whether the unspoken reason is because I scored all the points for being rejected. As I'm currently 27 yrs old, Sabahan bumiputera and a male, and no, I've no problem entering Singapore as I've been there just 1-2 months before they apply my WP.

beppi

@b05502110  A WP application is never rejected without reason.

There are many potential rejection reasons, but you being from Borneo is not one of them!

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