Singapore Is Keeping An Eye On Its Migrant Workers

The Tuas View Dormitory is a new complex in Singapore's industrial far west. Living in the dormitories are thousands of migrant workers. The article states that the dormitory have 16,800 beds for men which may mean that the dormitories are only offered to male workers. Along with beds and lockers, the dormitories include a small market, food court, and a medical clinic. With such resources being available close by, there is not much need for these workers to go into the city. The living standards may be comfortable but the privacy is not. For instance each time a worker arrives to the dormitory, they must give a fingerprint right away. There are a lot of surveillance cameras throughout the dormitory in case a crime were to occur, there is evidence to provide to the police. Some say that the reason why these dormitories are located far from society is to be able to contain as much violence as possible if an outbreak were to occur. Because they are migrant workers, Singaporeans are not very welcoming which can lead to outbreaks that will eventually corrupt their society. Privacy may seem as a problem, but surprisingly the workers do not complain much if any about it. About twelve beds are in each room along with paying about $220 a month. They can leave whenever they decide to. Since the monthly cost may be too expensive for some workers which is why their dormitory is less than half full. The dormitories are essentially beneficial for migrant workers and along with the resources they are provided, it wouldn't be surprising if they began to fill up very quickly in the next months.

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