In a supplementary question, MP Hamid Razak (PAP-West Coast-Jurong West) said he had received feedback from migrant domestic workers citing mental health issues to seek secondary employment, and asked if MOM would consider including a mental health assessment as part of the pre-employment assessment for migrant domestic workers in the future.
In response, Mr Huang said that as part of their pre-employment medical examinations, migrant domestic workers are currently required to declare if they have mental health conditions.
“Where there is a positive declaration or any suspicion that they have mental health conditions, the attending doctor at the time may recommend further assessments, but with additional costs,” he added.
