Extension of Ventilation Assessment to All Dormitory Types and Locations

Debated in Parliament on 5 Feb 2024.

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Louis Ng asked if the Ministry would take ventilation measurements using carbon dioxide in separate locations, including sleeping rooms, and extend assessments to all dormitory types like Construction Temporary Quarters and Factory-Converted Dormitories.
The Ministry replied that a 2021 study by NEA and MOM was a one-off and there are no current plans for another study, but future studies would consider the member’s suggestions.
The exchange highlights concerns about comprehensive ventilation monitoring in migrant worker accommodations and the government’s stance on repeated assessments.
No commitment was made to immediate changes, but openness to incorporating member suggestions if further studies are conducted.
The debate underscores ongoing attention to migrant worker welfare and living conditions in Singapore.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment in assessing ventilation in migrant worker dormitories using carbon dioxide measurements as a proxy (a) whether the Ministry will consider taking measurements in separate locations, including workers’ sleeping rooms; and (b) whether the Ministry will include all types of dormitories, such as Construction Temporary Quarters and Factory-Converted Dormitories.

Grace Fu Hai Yien

As mentioned in previous replies to the House, the study on ventilation conducted by the National Environment Agency and the Ministry of Manpower in 2021 was once-off and there are currently no plans to conduct another study. If we do conduct another study, we will consider the suggestions of the Member.

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Louis Ng asked if the Ministry would take ventilation measurements using carbon dioxide in separate locations, including sleeping rooms, and extend assessments to all dormitory types like Construction Temporary Quarters and Factory-Converted Dormitories.
The Ministry replied that a 2021 study by NEA and MOM was a one-off and there are no current plans for another study, but future studies would consider the member’s suggestions.
The exchange highlights concerns about comprehensive ventilation monitoring in migrant worker accommodations and the government’s stance on repeated assessments.
No commitment was made to immediate changes, but openness to incorporating member suggestions if further studies are conducted.
The debate underscores ongoing attention to migrant worker welfare and living conditions in Singapore.

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Extension of Ventilation Assessment to All Dormitory Types and Locations

Debated in Parliament on 5 Feb 2024.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Louis Ng asked if the Ministry would take ventilation measurements using carbon dioxide in separate locations, including sleeping rooms, and extend assessments to all dormitory types like Construction Temporary Quarters and Factory-Converted Dormitories.
The Ministry replied that a 2021 study by NEA and MOM was a one-off and there are no current plans for another study, but future studies would consider the member’s suggestions.
The exchange highlights concerns about comprehensive ventilation monitoring in migrant worker accommodations and the government’s stance on repeated assessments.
No commitment was made to immediate changes, but openness to incorporating member suggestions if further studies are conducted.
The debate underscores ongoing attention to migrant worker welfare and living conditions in Singapore.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

Grace Fu Hai Yien

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Louis Ng asked if the Ministry would take ventilation measurements using carbon dioxide in separate locations, including sleeping rooms, and extend assessments to all dormitory types like Construction Temporary Quarters and Factory-Converted Dormitories.
The Ministry replied that a 2021 study by NEA and MOM was a one-off and there are no current plans for another study, but future studies would consider the member’s suggestions.
The exchange highlights concerns about comprehensive ventilation monitoring in migrant worker accommodations and the government’s stance on repeated assessments.
No commitment was made to immediate changes, but openness to incorporating member suggestions if further studies are conducted.
The debate underscores ongoing attention to migrant worker welfare and living conditions in Singapore.

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Louis Ng Kok Kwang

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