Are Work Permit holders in the Construction, Marine shipyard and Process sectors allowed to drive for work?
Workers are only allowed to drive on public roads for work if they hold a valid driving licence recognised by Traffic Police, and are employed in one of the following driving-related occupations:
- Worker-cum-Driver
- Lorry Driver
- Trailer-truck Driver
- Heavy-truck Driver
In general, you should not deploy your workers to occupations other than the one specified on the Work Permit.
This information is sourced from MOM
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