Singapore's Ministry of Manpower commemorates 70th year with refreshed Vision, Mission & logo

The 27-year-old logo will now have a refreshed and clean silhouette to signify the ministry’s transformation, while retaining the three strokes which symbolise tripartism, and the circle representing MOM's people-centric approach.

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower celebrated its 70th anniversary on 5 April 2025 (Saturday), unveiling an all-new look alongside a refreshed Mission and Vision to the public. Speaking at the ceremony was Minister Dr Tan See Leng who expressed his gratitude to all those who have served in the ministry, shaping the nation’s workforce to where it is today.

Guest-of-Honour President Tharman, alongside past leaders in the ministry such as Current Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, Professor S. Jayakumar, Lee Yock Suan, Dr Lee Boon Yang, and Tan Chuan-Jin who were acknowledged for playing pivotal roles in steering MOM through the various eras.

Dr Tan shared a brief look-back at the ministry's history, of which excerpts are shared below:

MOM has spent the last seven decade building the nation from a place struggling with high unemployment rates, low wages and industrial unrest to the country with one of the best workforces in the world. With results surpassing other developed countries such as Canada and United Kingdom, Singaporeans also experienced higher income growth compared to other major economies and the median real monthly income of resident workers grew cumulatively by 3.5% between 2019 and 2024. These numbers beat United Kingdom, United States and Japan.

Simultaneously, the ministry has strived to ensure Singaporeans were not left behind in the progression of the economy as the real income of lower-wage workers saw an increase of 5.8% in past five years. Workplace safety performance had also improved significantly with an average fatality rate of 1.1 per 100,000 workers which are comparable with other developed countries such as the UK, Sweden, and Germany. Workers have also been well prepared for retirement with a proportion of active Central Provident Fund (CPF) members reaching their applicable Basic Retirement Sum at 55-years-old improving from 50% to more than 70% last year.

Looking at what lies ahead, MOM is working towards achieving operational excellence amidst the rise of AI, job shifts in technology and global uncertainty that will reshape the way workplaces operate.

To that effect, the ministry's refreshed Vision, Mission, and logo are as follows:

Refreshed Vision

MOM's refreshed Vision communicates an aspiration to build:

1. A workforce equipped with the skills, knowledge and resources to make informed decisions, seize opportunities and take charge of their careers; and
2. Workplaces that provide opportunities for all to participate in the labour force, and where workers can contribute their best and their productive capacity can be effectively harnessed.

Refreshed Mission

The refreshed Mission conveys three key shifts:

• Empowering Singaporeans to take charge of their careers and navigate changes in the economy and labour market by providing them with access to training and resources to seize good job opportunities.
• Building safe, fair, and progressive workplaces by collaborating with employers, workers, and unions to reinforce workplace safety and health ownership, and uphold fairness, inclusivity, and progressive practices at workplaces.
• Enabling businesses to thrive with access to skilled local and complementary foreign manpower, ensuring Singapore remains as an attractive location for businesses to invest in and provide good jobs for Singaporeans.

Refreshed logo

MOM introduced its brand-new logo (shown above), which will come into effect from 5 April 2025. The 27-year-old logo will now have a refreshed and clean silhouette to signify the ministry’s transformation, while the retaining the three strokes which symbolises tripartism, and the circle representing MOM's people-centric approach.

Each stroke also has its own representative colours of dark blue signifying trust and stability, modern blue representing adaptability and innovation, and orange adding warmth and relatability.

Through the revamped logo, the ministry said it is committed to empower individuals, creating opportunities for business and economic growth, and ensuring that Singapore’s workforce remains globally competitive.

Lead image/ Ministry of Manpower