When a foreign worker dormitory operator posted a video of a newly furnished facility — complete with bunk beds, a recreational area and a gym — meant to debunk assumptions that migrant workers live in cramped and unsanitary conditions, some netizens remained sceptical that the space would stay clean.
Westlite Singapore, which operates multi-facility housing for migrant workers across industries in Singapore and Malaysia, uploaded a video showcasing its newest accommodation, Westlite Ubi, at 25 Ubi Ave 3. The clip has garnered over 223,400 views and 4,000 likes at press time.
The video opens with photos of cramped living spaces, bare bunk beds and lockers cluttered with personal belongings. An on-screen caption reads: “How people imagine migrant worker dormitories to look like in Singapore.”
It then cuts to footage of Westlite Ubi, revealing a stark contrast.
Bunk beds come with night lights and closets, while dining areas are furnished with placemats and decorated with greenery. The facility also includes a kitchen with a portable stove, a recreation room with ping pong tables, and a gym equipped with weights and treadmills.
“If you still think dorms are ‘dirty’ or ‘crowded’, it’s time to see the truth. This is what migrant worker housing at Westlite really looks like,” the caption reads.
