Inspection of Construction Temporary Quarters for Compliance with Foreign Employee Dormitories Act

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether the Ministry has completed its inspection of all Construction Temporary Quarters (CTQs) for compliance with the Foreign Employee Dormitories Act; (b) what have been the most common minor lapses identified; (c) what have been the most common major lapses identified; and (d) what actions have been taken against the non-compliant CTQs.

Dr Tan See Leng: The Ministry of Manpower has inspected all existing Construction Temporary Quarters (CTQs) regulated under the Foreign Employee Dormitory Act.

There have been no major lapses uncovered. The most common minor issues uncovered include poor housekeeping such as faulty lights, water leakage in toilets and untidy rooms, which do not significantly affect the well-being of residents. CTQ operators have promptly rectified these minor issues and no penalties have been imposed.