THE Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme has been around for the last 17 years, but recent enforcement operations have uncovered widespread abuse by syndicates. Here is a timeline and what to know ...

This comes as recent enforcement operations revealed misuse of the passes by syndicates. Existing performers can remain until their passes expire or get cancelled, the Manpower Ministry said.

Singapore is pulling the plug on its foreign performing artistes work permit scheme from June 2026—here’s how the move will impact nightlife venues, businesses and performers. Singapore is set to make ...