Discussion: society & socialisation of migrant labour
2
06, 2021
Masud’s wide-eyed days
Many young men in Bangladesh dream of coming to Singapore. We ask Masud what were his impressions when he first came.
28
03, 2021
Systemic factors that encourage overstaying need to be addressed
What led Ziaur to overstay? How individual decisions are shaped by policy and how misguided policy imposes costs on the State itself.
26
03, 2021
“Maybe it’s better if we just take one dose” and other surprising remarks about vaccination
We dip our toes into this issue of information, attitudes and misinformation towards vaccination among migrant workers, through this quick chat with seven men.
11
02, 2021
BBC video: Silicon valley’s online slave market
This documentary about human trafficking may be about Kuwait but the specific factors enabling the problem have parallels in Singapore too. Don't be smug.
2
01, 2021
Flooding, sinking and a frustrating silence from the employer
Ali has to choose between keeping his job and going home to save his house. Shouldn't it be his choice to make? Shouldn't an employer respect his decision?
22
12, 2020
Sardines, red bulls and yellow containers
Kind donors are deeply appreciated. But what are the men's needs and priorities? We try to find out.
20
10, 2020
“I don’t understand, I don’t know press one or two”
In Singapore, we rush to digitise many things, but forget that in the process, groups of already-disadvantaged people get left further behind.
6
10, 2020
Kader’s girlfriend, wife and baby
Throughout the Covid-19 lockdown, Kader was almost continuously on the phone. Here's a glimpse of a migrant worker's use of technology.
3
10, 2020
Monzurul accumulates wealth — of English words
Over three jobs in Singapore, Monzurul got richer in his English vocabulary, not so much in the bank.
29
09, 2020
All faith, no facts: Faiz and his injury lawyer
Faiz was injured in an accident, then engaged a lawyer. We ask him who introduced him to a lawyer and why he needed to engage one.