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It was reported in the media today that the government will pay for the increased costs incurred by dorm operators due to the dormitory lockdowns and stay-home notices imposed on some 300,000 foreign workers in Singapore (‘Govt to absorb added costs for dorm operators during circuit breaker‘, 12 May).
Due to such lockdowns, dorm operators reported that their utility bills have increased sharply. They also said that they have difficulties in finding manpower to support the sanitation and safe distancing measures required to be implemented in curtailing the spread of COVID-19 in dormitories.
Faced with complaints from dorm operators, the Manpower Ministry (MOM) under Minister Josephine Teo said yesterday (11 May) that it will offset the increase in operating costs for dorm operators.
All the extra costs incurred for manpower, cleaning, maintenance, utilities and infrastructure due to the dormitory lockdowns will be paid for by taxpayers. But MOM was quick to say that such support is only temporary and “in view of the ongoing Covid-19 infections in the dormitories”.
Dorm operators only need to provide receipts for their “business-as-usual” expenses as well as for the months that saw increased operating costs to get reimbursements from the government.
Centurion Corporation helmed by PA grassroots leaders...
https://www.onlinecitizenasia.com/2...-incurred-by-dorm-operators-due-to-lockdowns/
Due to such lockdowns, dorm operators reported that their utility bills have increased sharply. They also said that they have difficulties in finding manpower to support the sanitation and safe distancing measures required to be implemented in curtailing the spread of COVID-19 in dormitories.
Faced with complaints from dorm operators, the Manpower Ministry (MOM) under Minister Josephine Teo said yesterday (11 May) that it will offset the increase in operating costs for dorm operators.
All the extra costs incurred for manpower, cleaning, maintenance, utilities and infrastructure due to the dormitory lockdowns will be paid for by taxpayers. But MOM was quick to say that such support is only temporary and “in view of the ongoing Covid-19 infections in the dormitories”.
Dorm operators only need to provide receipts for their “business-as-usual” expenses as well as for the months that saw increased operating costs to get reimbursements from the government.
Centurion Corporation helmed by PA grassroots leaders...
https://www.onlinecitizenasia.com/2...-incurred-by-dorm-operators-due-to-lockdowns/