Migrant workers hold up money-related signs at Geylang BTO site, MOM says workers not owed salary

A group of migrant workers were spotted holding up placards outside a construction site in Geylang on Oct. 24.

In a photo taken by a passerby and uploaded onto Reddit, at least four workers were seen holding placards.

The poster said the signs indicated that the workers were owed money.

One of the cardboard placards had the words "outstanding amount" and another appeared to state an amount of money.

The site matches the Google street view of Dakota One, an upcoming BTO estate located at 88A Jalan Satu.

MOM has reached out to the workers

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) released a statement on Oct. 25 saying that they were aware of a social media post relating to the incident.

MOM has since engaged the migrant workers involved.

According to the ministry, the workers said that they were not owed salary payments and did not report any well-being concerns.

Responding to Mothership's queries, the police confirmed that a report had been made.

Police investigations are currently underway.

Mothership has reached out to the Housing and Development Board (HDB) and MOM for more information.

Migrant workers owed salaries encouraged to contact MOM

In October 2022, migrant workers were involved in a protest over unpaid salary.

The five workers received assistance from MOM and the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM).

Their employer settled the payments in full.

Migrant workers with salary issues are encouraged to contact TADM or MOM at 64385122.

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Top image via Southern-Equal-9034/Reddit