MOM cracks down on 600 employers for foreign workers' housing violations

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SURPRISE!!!
(Tongue in cheek)

In the first half of 2014, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) conducted about 360 inspections and took action against 600 employers for housing violations.

MOM announced this on Tuesday (Nov 11) following a surprise inspection of two foreign worker dormitories in Joo Koon on Monday night.

The first inspection was at a factory-turned-dormitory with about 100 beds at Joo Koon Road. It is one of the few dormitories which has air-conditioned rooms. Even with 12 beds in one room, it appeared spacious.

Mr Vivek Preasanna, a storekeeper from India, gave it the thumbs-up adding that he saves an hour's travelling time going to work.

Officers also inspected another dorm 100 metres away, at Joo Koon Circle. It is larger, with about 500 beds and while the rooms were a little messy, residents have access to facilities such as a gym, a cooking corner, a laundry room, large TV area and even free Wi-Fi.

MOM on Tuesday said it found both sites "acceptable" and "decent", with sufficient ventilation and ample sanitary facilities.

Authorities said these are clear examples that smaller dorms can provide good housing, so long as they comply with regulations.