Why does the advertising requirement apply only to companies applying for EPs and S Passes, and not Work Permits?

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There are already other safeguards, such as source restrictions, levies and dependency ratio ceilings, that apply to the hiring of Work Permit holders.

The job advertising requirement was extended to S Pass applications to promote greater awareness of vacancies in mid-skilled jobs among local jobseekers, and also require employers to make greater efforts to consider local candidates.

Why does the advertising requirement apply only to companies applying for EPs and S Passes, and not Work Permits?

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