Koh Poh Koon on migrant workers’ dormitory supply
The government has been working closely with the migrant workers’ dormitory industry to increase bed supply. This includes extending expiring dormitory leases where feasible, enabling existing purpose-built dormitories with excess space to increase occupancy load, and facilitating applications for new factory-converted dormitories and temporary workers’ quarters. Six new purpose-built dormitories with around 45,000 beds will be ready over the next few years. Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon gave these details in parliament on Tuesday (Apr 8). At the same time, he said expanding supply will not be sustainable if demand for work permit holders grows unabated. He urged employers to adopt productivity measures to reduce reliance on migrant workers. Dr Koh was answering an MP’s question.
The government has been working closely with the migrant workers’ dormitory industry to increase bed supply. This includes extending expiring dormitory leases where feasible, enabling existing purpose-built dormitories with excess space to increase occupancy load, and facilitating applications for new factory-converted dormitories and temporary workers’ quarters. Six new purpose-built dormitories with around 45,000 beds will be ready over the next few years. Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon gave these details in parliament on Tuesday (Apr 8). At the same time, he said expanding supply will not be sustainable if demand for work permit holders grows unabated. He urged employers to adopt productivity measures to reduce reliance on migrant workers. Dr Koh was answering an MP’s question.
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