Written Answer to PQ on Settling-in Programme

NOTICE PAPER NO. 3455 OF 2025 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 21 FEBRUARY 2025
QUESTION NO. 6565 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

MP: Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang

To ask the Minister for Manpower (a) whether performing artistes on work permits currently undergo the Settling-in-Programme that is conducted for migrant domestic workers and non-Malaysian work permit holders in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, and process sectors; and (b) if not, why not.

Answer:

1. The Settling-in Programme is prioritised for first-time Work Permit holders in the Construction, Marine shipyard, Process, and Manufacturing sectors. We have no plans to extend the Programme to workers in the services sector at this time.