Over 100 work permit holders went to the Manpower Ministry in Bendemeer after KPA Engineering and SK Industries allegedly failed to pay salaries. Migrant Workers' Centre reported staff shortages affecting workers' food and transport, while authorities claim to assist with claims. KPA cited cash‑flow issues and is working with authorities, but investigations revealed little evidence of its operations.
Two firms are under investigation for allegedly failing to pay their employees. This is after more than 100 work permit holders gathered at the Manpower Ministry's service centre in Bendemeer.
The companies in question are KPA Engineering, which deals in air-conditioner services, and SK Industries - a parts supplier. The Migrant Workers' Centre says its staff met the disgruntled workers and many had little or no money for food or transportation. The authorities say they are helping the workers with their salary claims. KPA Engineering cited cash-flow problems and said it’s working with authorities to resolve the matter.
But when our reporter Nikhil Khattar explored the addresses linked to the company, he found little signs of its operation. Two firms are under investigation for allegedly failing to pay their employees. This is after more than 100 work permit holders gathered at the Manpower Ministry's service centre in Bendemeer. The companies in question are KPA Engineering, which deals in air-conditioner services, and SK Industries - a parts supplier.
The Migrant Workers' Centre says its staff met the disgruntled workers and many had little or no money for food or transportation. The authorities say they are helping the workers with their salary claims. KPA Engineering cited cash-flow problems and said it’s working with authorities to resolve the matter. But when our reporter Nikhil Khattar explored the addresses linked to the company, he found little signs of its operation. News Video Reports
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