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PM: More dormitories for foreign workers to be built

(Photo CNA) Speaking to reporters in Tokyo at the end of the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit yesterday (14 Dec), PM Lee announced that "a substantial number of dormitories will be built over the next two to three years" to better "take care of" foreign workers. Whoa... suddenly, the PAP government has decided to take steps...

LBW wants MOM to lift 18-year limit for FWs

MP Lee Bee Wah At a dialogue session with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), chaired by GPC Chair for National Development Lee Bee Wah last Friday (6 Dec), the SMEs raised concerns about an 18-year limit for foreign workers, especially in light of the current manpower crunch. Under rules set by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)...

Foreign workers advised to stay away from Little India

Migrant worker dormitories told the media that most of their foreign worker residents are planning to stay away from Little India this weekend. In fact, the foreign workers have been "advised" to stay in, or at least stay away from Little India, reported the media. It is unclear who the parties are who are "advising" the foreign...