SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is investigating allegations that companies are misusing passes that permit employers to hire foreign students and intra-corporate trainees for up to three months.

In response to queries from CNA, MOM said that it takes these claims of misuse of the Training Employment Passes (TEPs) "seriously" and is already investigating the matter. It has also completed its investigations into some of the claims.

MOM said that it was unable to comment on the outcomes of the completed investigations as it was still looking into some of the other claims.

According to MOM, TEPs allow foreigners to undergo practical training for professional, managerial, executive or specialist jobs in Singapore.

A company can apply for a TEP if it wishes to hire a foreign stude

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