Clause 9

by deleting paragraphs (a) to (f) and substituting the following paragraphs:“(a)to promote and facilitate employment and re‑employment in Singapore through services and facilities that help citizens and residents of Singapore find and keep jobs;

to collaborate with and support employers, relevant representatives of commerce or industry and public sector agencies in Singapore —

to identify and promote the enhancement of industry‑specific skills;

to enhance individuals’ employability; and

to increase workforce productivity and improve the international competitiveness of commerce and industry; (c)to promote and facilitate productive employment and employee career development, including through review and reallocation of job duties and tasks among employees (commonly called job redesign);

to promote and facilitate the adoption of best practices in the management of human capital in Singapore;

to advise and make recommendations to the Government on policies, measures and laws connected with the Agency’s functions under this Act or any other written law;

to cooperate and collaborate with the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency in the discharge of its functions under the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency Act 2016;”;

by deleting paragraph (h) and substituting the following paragraph:“(h)to promote or undertake research in Singapore into matters relating to the Singapore workforce;”;

by deleting paragraphs (i) to (n); and

by deleting the words “adult continuing education and training” in paragraph (q) and substituting the words “workforce development”.