Greater than 260 migrant staff owed salaries by contractor Shanghai Chong Kee: MOM

SINGAPORE: A complete of 268 migrant staff had been owed salaries by contractor Shanghai Chong Kee, and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is aiding them. 

Senior Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad gave this replace on Wednesday (Nov 9) in response to parliamentary questions in regards to the Oct 18 protest outdoors a constructing in Ang Mo Kio.

Ten males had blocked the entrance and exit of the constructing, demanding their salaries whereas holding up indicators with the corporate title Shanghai Chong Kee in Mandarin.

The employees had been from Zhengda Company – a subcontractor engaged by Shanghai Chong Kee.

Investigations later revealed that 268 migrant staff had been owed wage funds. 

“As at Oct 31, Shanghai Chong Kee has settled a part of the outdated funds and we’re working with them on the fee schedule for the remainder,” mentioned Mr Zaqy.

“So it isn’t that the employer had intentionally held again the funds, however we additionally perceive that in these difficult occasions, typically funds are delayed. I believe within the development sector, everyone knows the challenges that they’re going through too. So we attempt to mediate and see how finest we are able to come to a center floor (and) settle,” he added.

“So relaxation assured that truly many of the funds have already been paid for. Their owed salaries are partially lined. So we at the moment are settling the remainder and there is an instalment plan being labored out.”

Whereas the authorities are unable to supply a lot element as police investigations are nonetheless ongoing, Mr Zaqy mentioned the Authorities takes “a really robust view” when a employee is owed their wage.