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Is Singapore now a third world country?

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Professor Tommy Koh's insistence that companies hiring lower-wage foreign workers in Singapore provide decent transportation, such as air-conditioned coaches or buses, rather than open-ended lorries, stems from several key reasons related to safety, dignity, and public perception:

1. Safety Concerns:
Open lorries pose significant safety risks for workers. There have been past incidents where workers were injured or killed in accidents involving such vehicles. The lack of proper seating and protection makes them particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents.


2. Human Dignity:
Transporting workers in open lorries often gives the impression that their welfare is not a priority. Providing proper transport reflects respect for their dignity and recognizes their essential contributions to Singapore's economy.


3. Health and Comfort:
Air-conditioned coaches or buses provide a more comfortable and humane mode of transport, especially in Singapore's hot and humid climate. This can improve workers' overall well-being and productivity.


4. Social Justice:
Professor Koh, a well-known advocate for fairness and equality, likely sees this as a matter of social justice. Providing decent transport is a small but meaningful way to ensure fair treatment for a vulnerable group.


5. Global Reputation:
Singapore prides itself on being a modern and progressive nation. How it treats its foreign workers can impact its international reputation. Poor treatment, such as unsafe transportation, may attract criticism.


6. Moral Responsibility:
As a nation that relies heavily on foreign labor, there is a moral obligation to ensure these workers are treated fairly and humanely, including during their daily commutes.


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Professor Koh's advocacy highlights a broader call for better treatment and working conditions for foreign workers, aligning with Singapore's vision of being a fair and inclusive society.
 


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Singapore's remarkable economic achievements stand as a beacon of progress, a shining light among global cities.

With its state-of-the-art infrastructure and world-class transportation system, the nation exemplifies the pinnacle of modern urban development.

However, this success story carries a quieter, humbling reality. The roads, bridges, and towering structures that define Singapore's skyline were brought to life by the tireless efforts of workers from less-privileged nations.

These individuals, often hailing from developing countries with limited skill sets, contributed under challenging conditions, earning modest wages and enduring living standards that contrast sharply with the grandeur they helped to build.

Their sacrifices, though seldom celebrated, form the unsung foundation of Singapore’s ascent to first-world status.
 
During the two decades of the Useless Son's reign, many things in Sinkieland have been, to put it mildly, on 'auto-pilot mode'.

It's not just the tangible things that you can see and touch, it's the overall spirit and vibes too. Decline and downward trajectory.


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As of June 2024, Singapore's foreign workforce totaled approximately 1,427,400 individuals.

This figure includes both skilled and unskilled workers across various sectors.

Specifically, in the construction, marine shipyard, and process sectors—which predominantly employ unskilled labor—the number of foreign workers was about 442,900.

Additionally, there were around 255,800 foreign domestic workers employed in Singapore.

These numbers indicate that a significant portion of Singapore's foreign workforce comprises individuals in lower-wage, unskilled positions, with the total exceeding 1 million.
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SINGAPORE, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Thursday urged political leaders in Singapore, a leading global financial hub, to seek fair wages for the country's million-plus lower-paid foreign workers.

In likely the last major speech of an ambitious 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania, the 87-year-old pontiff expressed concern for Singapore's rapidly ageing population and its migrant workforce, centred in the construction and domestic services industries.

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As of July 21, 2024, Singapore's Elections Department reported a total of 2,715,187 registered electors, reflecting an increase from the 2,709,407 eligible voters in the 2023 Presidential Election.

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Singapore's remarkable economic achievements stand as a beacon of progress, a shining light among global cities.

With its state-of-the-art infrastructure and world-class transportation system, the nation exemplifies the pinnacle of modern urban development.

However, this success story carries a quieter, humbling reality. The roads, bridges, and towering structures that define Singapore's skyline were brought to life by the tireless efforts of workers from less-privileged nations.

These individuals, often hailing from developing countries with limited skill sets, contributed under challenging conditions, earning modest wages and enduring living standards that contrast sharply with the grandeur they helped to build.

Their sacrifices, though seldom celebrated, form the unsung foundation of Singapore’s ascent to first-world status.
and contractor towkays reward them with free rides between work sites and sleeping quarters on their lorries. and some up lorry after kena langar with buses and other lorries.
 
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