Construction firm, general manager charged for operating illegal dormitory in Sungei Kadut
A construction firm and its general manager have been charged in Singapore for operating an unlicensed dormitory housing 173 migrant workers. The Ministry of Manpower emphasized that such illegal operations compromise the safety and living standards of foreign employees.
Why it matters
This case highlights the strict regulatory enforcement regarding migrant worker welfare and housing standards in Singapore.
A construction company and its general manager were on Thursday (Oct 29) charged for allegedly operating an unlicensed dormitory at its premises in Sungei Kadut.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in a press release that its officers conducted an inspection at LBD Engineering's premises at 58A Sungei Kadut Road on Jan 6, where they found approximately 300 bed spaces there.
Its investigations found that the company had converted part of its premises into a foreign employee dormitory sometime between July 2025 and January this year.
The illegal accommodation was used to house 173 migrant workers from four companies without a valid licence.
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