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SINGAPORE: A migrant worker was found dead at Sungei Tengah Lodge on Saturday (December 26), prompting police to launch an investigation into the unnatural death case.
Responding to inquiries from the CNA, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Sunday that it was alerted to an unnatural death case at 500 Old Choa Chu Kang Road around 7.45pm on Saturday.
“A 29-year-old man was found immobile inside a unit there and was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic.
“Police investigations are ongoing,” said SPF.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in response to the CNA’s inquiries that it was aware of the death of the Bangladeshi worker.
“MOM expresses our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. We have informed his family and employer. We are also working with the worker’s employer and the Migrant Workers Center to provide assistance to his family,” the ministry said.
MOM advised all workers not to put themselves in danger if they encounter problems. They can call the 24-hour Migrant Workers Helpline at 6536 2692 or contact MOM using their online comment form if they need help.
Sungei Tengah Lodge is Singapore’s largest foreign worker dormitory with more than 16,000 residents.
A COVID-19 cluster in the bedroom was closed in October after no new cases were linked for 28 days, following an outbreak that grew to more than 200 confirmed cases.
