Proportion of Migrant Workers Living in Purpose-built Dormitories with Access to Nearby Recreational Centres

Ms Valerie Lee asked the Minister for Manpower (a) what proportion of migrant workers in the construction, marine and processing sectors are living in purpose-built dormitories and have direct access to dedicated recreational centres within one kilometre radius of their dormitories; and (b) what measures are in place to ensure that prices of goods and services within these facilities remain affordable for these workers.

Dr Tan See Leng: About 22% of non-Malaysian migrant workers in the construction, marine and process sectors live in purpose-built dormitories that are located within one kilometre of a recreation centre. Free shuttle bus services are also provided to the recreation centres from some large dormitories and mass rapid transit stations to improve their accessibility.

Recreation centre operators are required to keep prices reasonable for their offerings and receive funding support for their operations. This funding is contingent on meeting annual visitorship targets.