"Investigation underway into migrant workers’ protest over alleged unpaid wages: K Shanmugam,"

On Monday (11 Nov), Ms Hazel Poa, Progress Singapore Party Non-constituency Member of Parliament, asked the Minister for Home Affairs in Parliament for an update on police investigations into an incident involving several migrant workers holding placards at a construction site on 24 October 2024.

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam responded in a written reply, stating, “The Police are investigating the individuals involved in the incident for offences of organising and taking part in unlawful public assemblies, which is prohibited under the Public Order Act 2009. This includes the employers of the migrant workers, who had allegedly organised the public assemblies.”

The incident drew significant attention after photos circulated online showing migrant workers at a Geylang construction site holding placards that reportedly included phrases such as “outstanding amount” and references to specific amounts of money...

MOM also confirmed that it is investigating the employer, who may have illegally deployed the workers and encouraged them to engage in unauthorised public demonstrations.

MOM stated that it would “take appropriate actions if necessary.”

Police have confirmed that a report has been filed and investigations are ongoing. The incident has highlighted issues surrounding migrant workers’ rights in Singapore...