Workers allegedly made to wait under the sun at Sembawang testing facility; concerns raised online

Singapore ― A photo of migrant workers allegedly waiting under the sun to get tested for Covid-19 is circulating online, sparking concerns among netizens regarding their welfare.

One Zakir Kasih Rahayu took to Facebook page Complaint Singapore on Wednesday (Oct 6) to share a scene encountered at a Sembawang testing facility that morning.

“More than 40 minutes waiting under the sun near the road,” the netizen highlighted, referring to the workers standing outside.

“I don’t know where have this kind of waiting point (sic),” added the concerned individual.

Attached were photos of workers presumably waiting for their turn.

According to the post, the testing facility is one of the biggest, with a capacity of more than 500 people.

“Management, why are they keeping (the workers) waiting under the sun?” the netizen asked.

Members from the online community responded to the post, noting “incorrect protocols needed to be addressed to avoid clusters and spreaders.”

“Bad management either by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) or the service provider. Why made people wait so long under the sun?” a netizen asked.

“They are also human. Please treat them nicely. Without them, our construction won’t be ready on time,” noted Facebook user Idah Aidah.

Others tagged the MOM and the Ministry of Health on the post to inform them of the incident.

The Independent Singapore has reached out to MOM for a statement. /TISG

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