Question

Is Singapore doing enough to stop the exploitation of migrant workers?

- If yes, explain what has been effective in addressing the mistreatment of migrant workers.

- If not, explain what is needed to prevent migrant workers from being mistreated in the labour market.

Answer 1

The number of men and women going abroad for work has been increasing at a faster rate in last decades. The socio-economic development of potential migrant labour in countries of origin and countries of destination are tremendous. Nevertheless, the migration experience also tends to be one where migrants are faced with discrimination based on gender ,nationality, and other facets of identity.The scenario in Singapore is an example for this.There are more than 850000 migrant workers in Singapore.

* Public has negative perceptions of migrant workers.

*Discrimination,exploitation and violence against migrant workers hasn't stopped even after being condemned.

*Biases are held against a migrant worker's nationality, gender,ethnicity age and education

Singapore is not doing enough to stop the mistreatment of workers. Effective intervention is necessary.

Government should try to stimulate attitude changes on specific issues to tackle discrimination and barriers that prevent the fair treatment of migrant workers and their social inclusion.

*Design, support and deliver policies that facilitate platforms and community events where migrants and the public can mean fully interact.

*Encourage inclusion in the working place by working with employers and trade unions to promote the rights of migrant workers.

*Avoide using dehumanizing terms to refer to migrant workers in legal texts and other official documents.

* conduct awareness activities with the general public.

How ever they need immediate help now .After the corona outbreak ,Singapore's migrant workers have been living in fear .The rising wave of infections among them threatens to derail the city state's success in fighting the corona virus.