Would you pay money or even go into debt to get a job? For many migrant workers in Singapore, it's common practice to pay a fee or incur a debt for the chance to secure work in the city-state.
This year's Light to Night festival looks to shine a spotlight on Singapore's diverse communities, including those often underrepresented such as migrant workers and people with disabilities.
In a common appeal from history’s first Latin American pope, Francis called especially for dignified pay and conditions for migrant workers, who have helped build Singapore into one of the world ...
The outbreak has disproportionately affected one of Singapore's most vulnerable communities. 90% of the country's infections have been among migrant workers living in dormitories, whose appalling ...
For the first time, festivities were held till midnight at six recreation centres around Singapore on Dec 31, 2024, for migrant workers from more than 10 dormitories to welcome the new year.
[59] Human Rights Watch interview with private organization aiding migrant workers, Singapore, February 24, 2005. [60] Human Rights Watch interview with Tuti Prihatin (not her real name ...