To ease the transition, the Singapore Turf Club has identified more than 300 training courses for employees.
Singapore Turf Club employees Samsudin Rakidin, Sandy Yong and Subramaniam are part of 90 people who will be let go in the first round of retrenchments.It is also where the 68-year-old was born and raised at a time when the racecourse site was located in Bukit Timah and had staff quarters.
“Last time, they didn't have digital or anything, so we had to … use our painting to do up the jockeys’ names," he said.In his 45 years at the racecourse, Mr Subramaniam, who goes by one name, took on various roles, including race-day work and being part of the broadcast team.They said at the time that retrenchments of the club’s workforce, including horse trainers and jockeys, will take place in phases.
“I'm looking for an admin assistant role so I will be able to work during office hours. Currently I'm well-prepared,” she said.Mr Subramaniam has also gone for classes to take up a licence for security officers. However, he plans to take a long break before embarking on part-time work.
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