<p>The government has, however, not cut the quota for foreign workers, Minister of State for Manpower Tan Chuan-Jin was quoted as saying by Xinhua.<br /><br />According to government statistics, the 353,000-strong Indian community makes up 9.2 percent of the total population of Singapore.<br /><br />Tan made the statement in parliament after businesses voiced concerns that they may face shortage of workers.<br /><br />The government has announced several rounds of tightening for hiring of foreign workers and professionals over the past two years.</p>
<p>The government has, however, not cut the quota for foreign workers, Minister of State for Manpower Tan Chuan-Jin was quoted as saying by Xinhua.<br /><br />According to government statistics, the 353,000-strong Indian community makes up 9.2 percent of the total population of Singapore.<br /><br />Tan made the statement in parliament after businesses voiced concerns that they may face shortage of workers.<br /><br />The government has announced several rounds of tightening for hiring of foreign workers and professionals over the past two years.</p>