Approved Purpose-built Dormitories for Foreign Workers in Services Sector

Debated in Parliament on 13 Jul 2015.

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Mr Zainal Sapari asked whether the Ministry for Manpower can allow foreign workers in the services sector to live in approved purpose-built dormitories, similar to those available for the construction and marine sectors.
Lim Swee Say clarified that commercial purpose-built dormitories managed by BCA, HDB, and JTC already allow Work Permit holders from all industrial sectors, including services, to occupy up to 25% of each dormitory’s capacity.
Businesses with specific housing needs can approach the relevant dormitory overseeing agencies to arrange accommodation for their foreign workers in these facilities.

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Zainal Sapari

Mr Zainal Sapari asked the Minister for Manpower whether the Ministry can consider allowing foreign workers under the services sector quota to be housed at approved purpose-built dormitories similar to the provision for foreign workers in the construction and marine sectors.

Lim Swee Say

Commercial purpose-built dormitories under the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Housing and Development Board (HDB) and JTC Corporation (JTC) are allowed to house Work Permit holders from all industrial sectors, including the services sector, for up to 25% of each dormitory’s capacity. Businesses with specific needs may approach the relevant agencies overseeing the dormitory where they intend to house their workers.

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Mr Zainal Sapari asked whether the Ministry for Manpower can allow foreign workers in the services sector to live in approved purpose-built dormitories, similar to those available for the construction and marine sectors.
Lim Swee Say clarified that commercial purpose-built dormitories managed by BCA, HDB, and JTC already allow Work Permit holders from all industrial sectors, including services, to occupy up to 25% of each dormitory’s capacity.
Businesses with specific housing needs can approach the relevant dormitory overseeing agencies to arrange accommodation for their foreign workers in these facilities.

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Approved Purpose-built Dormitories for Foreign Workers in Services Sector

Debated in Parliament on 13 Jul 2015.

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Mr Zainal Sapari asked whether the Ministry for Manpower can allow foreign workers in the services sector to live in approved purpose-built dormitories, similar to those available for the construction and marine sectors.
Lim Swee Say clarified that commercial purpose-built dormitories managed by BCA, HDB, and JTC already allow Work Permit holders from all industrial sectors, including services, to occupy up to 25% of each dormitory’s capacity.
Businesses with specific housing needs can approach the relevant dormitory overseeing agencies to arrange accommodation for their foreign workers in these facilities.

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Zainal Sapari

Lim Swee Say

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Mr Zainal Sapari asked whether the Ministry for Manpower can allow foreign workers in the services sector to live in approved purpose-built dormitories, similar to those available for the construction and marine sectors.
Lim Swee Say clarified that commercial purpose-built dormitories managed by BCA, HDB, and JTC already allow Work Permit holders from all industrial sectors, including services, to occupy up to 25% of each dormitory’s capacity.
Businesses with specific housing needs can approach the relevant dormitory overseeing agencies to arrange accommodation for their foreign workers in these facilities.

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Approved Purpose-built Dormitories for Foreign Workers in Services Sector

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Zainal Sapari

Lim Swee Say

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