Yes. 2026 will be the first full year where MOM assesses EP renewals entirely under the updated salary rules and COMPASS scoring. SMEs must maintain higher fixed salaries, clean payroll logs, and stronger justification for renewing foreign PMET roles.
Will SMEs still need to adjust their payroll structures in 2026 after the 2025 EP salary changes?
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