What is the difference between SDL and Foreign Workers Levy (FWL)?
Foreign Worker Levy (FWL) is a levy imposed by the Government via Ministry of Manpower for the administration of foreign workers with work permits.
SDL is a levy imposed by the Government via WDA on all employees (including foreign workers). SDL contributions are channeled to the Skills Development Fund which is used to build a national Continuing Education Training (CET) system and provide financial assistance for employers to send their employees training under the national CET system.