Under Budget 2026, Singapore will raise the qualifying salaries for Employment Pass and S Pass holders from 2027, alongside lifting the local qualifying salary and adjusting selected work permit levies. The changes are phased in, but they form part of a continued calibration of the foreign workforce framework. So, how might firms adjust their workforce mix? And what should businesses be reviewing now as the changes take effect from 2027?

Jod Gill, Partner, Deloitte SG Tax Services, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what the Budget 2026 measures mean for employers on the ground.

For more Budget 2026 insights:

https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/

Under Budget 2026, Singapore will raise the qualifying salaries for Employment Pass and S Pass holders from 2027, alongside lifting the local qualifying salary and adjusting selected work permit levies. The changes are phased in, but they form part of a continued calibration of the foreign workforce framework. So, how might firms adjust their workforce mix? And what should businesses be reviewing now as the changes take effect from 2027?
Jod Gill, Partner, Deloitte SG Tax Services, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what the Budget 2026 measures mean for employers on the ground.
For more Budget 2026 insights:
<a href="https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/">https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/</a>

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Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Singapore’s Budget 2026 tackles some of the biggest issues on everyone’s mind, from cost of living pressures and jobs to business competitiveness and the future of work. Find out from across a  range of expert perspectives why the latest announcements matter, and how it all affects you.

Singapore&rsquo;s Budget 2026 tackles some of the biggest issues on everyone&rsquo;s mind, from cost of living pressures and jobs to business competitiveness and the future of work. Find out from across a&nbsp; range of expert perspectives why the latest announcements matter, and how it all affects you.

Singapore’s Budget 2026 tackles some of the biggest issues on everyone’s mind.

SG Budget Conversations 2026

Insightful discussions on the latest market events and the top companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Budget 2026: How New Work Pass Rules Could Influence Hiring Strategy

On the Bigger Picture, Sarah Stanley, Travel Journalist, The Straits Times talks about her experience on the Disney Adventure cruise in Singapore (the company's first foray into the Southeast Asian market), whether it enhances the Little Red Dot's push to become a premier cruise destination, and challenges the industry may face in attempting to achieve this objective

Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar

On the Bigger Picture, Sarah Stanley, Travel Journalist, The Straits Times&nbsp;talks about her experience on the Disney Adventure cruise in Singapore (the company's first foray into the Southeast Asian market), whether it enhances the Little Red Dot's push to become a premier cruise destination, and challenges the industry may face in attempting to achieve this objective
Produced &amp; Presented by: Emaad Akhtar

Bigger Pic: Why Cruise Lines Are  Betting on Singapore

It isn't a surprise that all eyes have been glued to the continuous flow of headlines emanating from the Middle East of late.

But how good is your general knowledge of the region?

Emaad tests Ryan on populations, capital cities, intergovernmental organizations and more!

Play along!

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang 

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

It isn't a surprise that all eyes have been glued to the continuous flow of headlines emanating from the Middle East of late.
But how good is your general knowledge of the region?
Emaad tests Ryan on populations, capital cities, intergovernmental organizations and more!
Play along!
&nbsp;
Presented by Emaad Akhtar &amp; Ryan Huang&nbsp;
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Quiz: How good is your general knowledge of the Middle East?

It has been about a month since Budget 2026 was delivered and the Committee of Supply debates have wrapped up. But beyond the headline measures, what are the early signals emerging for businesses, workers and the broader economy?

Ryan Huang moderates a panel with Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Finance & Manpower, Lee Sze Yeng, Managing Partner, KPMG in Singapore, Ang Yuit, President at ASME, and Max Loh, Vice-Chair, Singapore Institute of Directors.

From workforce upskilling and AI readiness to SME support and procurement opportunities, the conversation looks at what businesses and workers should be watching in the months ahead.

Watch the full discussion on MONEY FM 89.3's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8

It has been about a month since Budget 2026 was delivered and the Committee of Supply debates have wrapped up. But beyond the headline measures, what are the early signals emerging for businesses, workers and the broader economy? Ryan Huang moderates a panel with Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Finance &amp; Manpower, Lee Sze Yeng, Managing Partner, KPMG in Singapore, Ang Yuit, President at ASME, and Max Loh, Vice-Chair, Singapore Institute of Directors.
From workforce upskilling and AI readiness to SME support and procurement opportunities, the conversation looks at what businesses and workers should be watching in the months ahead. Watch the full discussion on MONEY FM 89.3's YouTube channel: <a href="https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773352627426000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2LZAxiL-DsrfxnR5pYKL_a">https://youtu.be/_ZIxGRaoCY8</a>

Budget 2026: How New Work Pass Rules Could Influence Hiring Strategy

SG Budget Conversations 2026

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