MOM says working to improve conditions for S11 Dormitory, Westlite Toh Guan residents

SINGAPORE: Gazetting two dormitories as isolation areas is an"enormous undertaking", but the authorities are working hard to ensure the well-being of affected workers, the Ministry of Manpower said in a media release on Monday .

"We appreciate the workers’ patience and cooperation, and will continue to improve the conditions for the residents of the dormitories," said the ministry. Previously, residents were able to cook their own meals. However in order to minimise the risk of transmission via gatherings at the common kitchens, MOM said it has engaged caterers to deliver three meals a day for workers."We experienced teething problems with the portions, suitability and distribution," said the ministry, but added that the issues have been"progressively resolved".

"MOM will continue to keep a close eye on the dormitory conditions and will intervene where necessary to ensure standards are upheld," said the ministry."Our officers will also act on feedback provided by dormitory residents on possible areas of improvement."The move to gazette the two dormitories as isolation areas has also brought the issue of foreign worker living conditions into the spotlight.

"They stay in overcrowded dormitories and are packed likes sardines with 12 persons to a room. The dormitories are not clean or sanitary."Should standards in foreign worker dormitories be raised? "This is why a decision was taken to build the current dormitories – to raise standards and take care of the workers well-being," she said, adding that there are 43 such dormitories in Singapore.

Why do I feel that the operators of these dormitories are not doing their part? Feels like they don’t clean the place often or do repairs when needed. Got pandemic and they still didn’t take precautions. Hmmmm...

I thought still up to the operators of the dorm , the name S11 Dorm obviously shown something about the operator LOL

I drive a GrabCar , sent some foreign workers to jalan Papan's dorm , from outside u might mistaken as a condo , really

I've visited some dorms last year and the year before. Their living conditions are quite good though. They have gyms, lounge there. To me, seems as good as ns bunks lol.

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