Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is looking into claims that an airport wheelchair assistant’s wages were docked by S$5 for being 11 seconds late to work, according to multiple reports.
MOM says it has contacted the employee’s employer to establish the nature and extent of any deductions. The claims focus on a very short delay and a small amount deducted from pay, with the issue drawing attention to how workplace attendance-related deductions are handled.
The outlets report the same core allegation and MOM’s response, though they differ slightly in wording and presentation. Channel NewsAsia notes MOM is investigating the claims and reaching out to the employer to clarify details, while The Straits Times similarly states MOM is investigating the alleged S$5 pay dock for the 11-second tardiness.
