Foreigners on employment passes were let go however those who had permanent residence were kept on.
PR status requires contributions to The Central provident fund and national service liability for male children with
PR so there is a higher level of commitment involved.
Singapore is a developed country and no longer regarded as a hardship posting therefore increasingly fewer jobs in any area offer expat terms and conditions. Unless you’re employed by a multi national corporation in a reasonably senior position, you’ll get local terms