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Bangladeshi worker found dead in dormitory
By Lynda Hong, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 28 December 2008 1939 hrs
SINGAPORE: A foreign worker has been found dead in his dormitory at Tagore Lane.
Police and paramedics arrived at around noon on Sunday and found the 28-year-old worker on his bed. They said Mohd Kamaluddin had chickenpox-like rash on his body.
The Bangladeshi had arrived in Singapore two months ago.
Those who live in the dormitory, which is occupied by about 400 workers, told Channel NewsAsia that Mohd Kamaluddin was last seen alive on Saturday night.
Ten other workers also have symptoms of rash and have been admitted to the Communicable Disease Centre, which is investigating the cause of their condition.
The Ministry of Manpower says it is investigating the case as it has also received complaints from about 200 foreign workers staying at the dormitory concerning salary arrears.
The ministry adds that the employers are responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and well-being of their foreign workers. They also have to bear the costs of the foreign workers' upkeep and maintenance and this includes providing medical treatment.
The ministry says employers must provide safe working conditions and acceptable accommodation for the foreign workers and those who fail to pay their workers salaries or provide for their upkeep and maintenance are liable to be charged.
Bangladeshi worker found dead in dormitory
By Lynda Hong, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 28 December 2008 1939 hrs
SINGAPORE: A foreign worker has been found dead in his dormitory at Tagore Lane.
Police and paramedics arrived at around noon on Sunday and found the 28-year-old worker on his bed. They said Mohd Kamaluddin had chickenpox-like rash on his body.
The Bangladeshi had arrived in Singapore two months ago.
Those who live in the dormitory, which is occupied by about 400 workers, told Channel NewsAsia that Mohd Kamaluddin was last seen alive on Saturday night.
Ten other workers also have symptoms of rash and have been admitted to the Communicable Disease Centre, which is investigating the cause of their condition.
The Ministry of Manpower says it is investigating the case as it has also received complaints from about 200 foreign workers staying at the dormitory concerning salary arrears.
The ministry adds that the employers are responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and well-being of their foreign workers. They also have to bear the costs of the foreign workers' upkeep and maintenance and this includes providing medical treatment.
The ministry says employers must provide safe working conditions and acceptable accommodation for the foreign workers and those who fail to pay their workers salaries or provide for their upkeep and maintenance are liable to be charged.
