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BEYOND OUR SIGHT
Forming a substantial and vital component of the nation’s workforce, Migrant Workers helpmeet the demands of labour market shortages
AT A GLANCE...
Migrant Workers come from neighbouring Asian countries such as
Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar
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1,427,500
Migrant Workers reside in Singapore
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38%
of labour force
400,000
construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, and process industry


Being in Singapore, Migrant Workers experience a fair share of challenges
Financial Disclusion
They encounter undersalary, salary delay and no payment
Language Barrier
With little proficiency in English, they often experience miscommunication
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CHAPTER 01
A Story in My Life
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"I think pay very low and the agency fee is expensive. But if my family have enough back home, I don't mind living with little savings"
-Yesvlam, road construction worker


"Worked here for 14 years but I miss my family all the times...especially after my father passed away"
-Zubayer, electrician

"This is hard labour work but little pay. I have to still pay agency fee and provide for my family. I need more money."
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