[Published on Saturday, Jan 31]

BY ALICE T CAMPBELL

Pre-departure briefing update for seasonal work will now be done using SMS or text messages, the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) has said.

LMU made this announcement on its facebook page on Wednesday last week, reminding candidates to always have their phones switched on.

Updates used to be done through voice calls. However, LMU will now notify candidates through SMS.

The statement from LMU said the new system is designed to improve communication and ensure participants receive timely updates before their working sessions.

There are two steps candidates must aware of, LMU said.

 Step 1: Phone number verification

Candidates will first receive an SMS requesting confirmation of their contact number. A reply of ‘Yes’ confirms ownership, while ‘No’ indicates the number is incorrect.

Step 2: Attendance confirmation

A follow-up SMS will provide details of the assigned PDB session. Candidates must reply ‘Yes’ to confirm attendance.

LMU reminds candidates to verify their phone number as soon as possible to avoid delays, because failure to respond to either SMS may result in processing delays.

 If unsure, candidates are advised to call the office number provided in the SMS, LMU said.

 Any changes to contact numbers must be reported to LMU immediately, LMU said.

The statement said candidates should keep their phones active and check messages regularly to ensure they do not miss important information.

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