Foreign workers who flout gathering size rules may lose work passes if they refuse to disperse: MOM

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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Thursday (Mar 26) warned that foreign workers who do not comply with gathering size rules could have ...

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower on Thursday warned that foreign workers who do not comply with gathering size rules could have their work passes revoked if they fail to disperse when told to by the authorities.

In a letter to employers, MOM said foreign workers are expected to practise safe distancing during their rest days and that it will conduct ground inspections to"pro-actively disperse gatherings". "MOM will step up inspections on the ground. Workers who do not cooperate will have their work passes revoked."Foreign workers who meet in indoor spaces must also observe the latest rules on gathering sizes, said the letter.It"strongly advised" foreign workers to remain in their places of residence on their rest days, adding that those who have errands to run should make use of facilities within their dormitories or as close by as possible.

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