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The police were alerted to two incidents that occurred at Sungei Tengah Lodge on July 24 morning, both involving foreign workers.
One case involved an unnatural death of a 37-year-old Indian worker at 512 Old Choa Chu Kang Road, while the other involved another worker who was seen standing on the edge of the roof of one of the buildings.
According to the Sungei Tengah Lodge website, it is the largest purpose-built dormitory in Singapore and houses 25,000 workers in 10 residential blocks that are 13 storeys each.
37-year-old found motionless
In a statement from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the police were alerted to a case of unnatural death at Sungei Tengah Lodge at 7:17am today.
A 37-year-old Indian worker was found motionless at 512 Old Choa Chu Kang Road, where he was pronounced dead at scene by a paramedic.
According to preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play in the case.
Police investigations are currently ongoing.
A spokesperson from Ministry of Manpower (MOM) told Mothership that the ministry is aware of the death of the Indian worker.
MOM has informed the deceased's family and employer about his death, as well as the embassy.
They are also working with the worker’s employer and the Migrant Workers’ Centre to provide assistance to his family.
Another worker was seen standing on a roof on the same day
About three hours after the incident in Sungei Tengah Lodge, another worker was apprehended by the police.
According to SPF, the police received a call for assistance at 506 Old Choa Chu Kang Road at 10:27am.
According to a video from a Mothership reader, a worker was seen standing on the edge of the roof of Sungei Tengah Lodge, before he was pulled off the edge.
SPF told Mothership that a 19-year-old man was apprehended under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act.
In a circulating video, two people were seen coming up behind the worker and one of them swiftly pulled him away from the edge of the roof of the building.
A MOM spokesperson said that they are also aware of the incident at 506 Old Choa Chu Kang Road.
There was also a separate incident at 29 Senoko South Road on the same day where a Chinese migrant worker was found standing at an elevated area.
via Singapore Eye
According to MOM, the worker was eventually brought to safety with the help of the dormitory operator and FAST teams on site and is now in a safe and stable condition, MOM added.
Police investigations into these incidents are ongoing.
MOM advises all workers not to put themselves in harm’s way if they encounter problems.
If you know any migrant worker that needs assistance, here are some helplines:
Migrant Workers’ 24-hour helpline: 6536 2692
MOM feedback form: www.mom.gov.sg/efeedback
HOME Helpline for Migrant Workers: 6341 5535
TWC2 Helpline for Migrant Workers: 6297 7564
Top screenshot via Mothership reader