Two employment agencies suspended for collecting fees before securing clients' jobs

Răzvan Botea

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Friday (Nov 1) suspended the licences of two employment agencies involved in placing workers in overseas jobs. The ministry said it suspended the licences of Global Recruiters and SDI Global after investigations found that the two companies had collected agency fees upfront despite not having secured job emplacements for their clients. “MOM commenced investigations against Global Recruiters following two fee-related complaints against the company for