Red Box Energy Services CEO Philip Adkins' initial employment pass renewal application was rejected because"necessary supporting documents were not provided by the due date specified in the application process", says MOM.New: You can now listen to articles.SINGAPORE: The visa application of a shipping company's chief executive officer was rejected as supporting documents were not provided by the deadline, the Ministry of Manpower clarified on Monday .
As Red Box is headquartered in Singapore, the refusal to renew his visa is"in effect forcing him to step down", Mr Adkins told the Financial Times.The Manpower Ministry said in response to CNA queries that Red Box submitted an employment pass renewal application to the ministry for Mr Adkins in December last year.
"Red Box Energy Services submitted a second EP renewal application for Philip Adkins with the requested documents on Mar 6, 2024. This application is currently being assessed."