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SINGAPORE: A former site manager was convicted of demanding payments from five migrant workers as a condition for their continued employment.<\/p>\n
In a news release on Wednesday (Nov 11), the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that Koh Kim Sia, who worked at 800 Super Waste Management, was sentenced to 49 days’ jail.<\/p>\n
Koh pleaded guilty to five charges under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA) involving the five migrant workers, with 19 other charges taken into consideration for sentencing.<\/p>\n
In his role, Koh was responsible for recruiting and managing conservancy workers, who provided estate cleaning and maintenance services for town councils. He also handled their work permit applications and renewals.<\/p>\n
He admitted to receiving the payments, known as kickbacks, ranging from S$2,000 (US$1,560) to S$4,000 from the five migrant workers, for a total of S$18,000 between June and July 2021.<\/p>\n
The ministry said: “Demanding or receiving employment kickbacks from migrant workers is a serious offence, and MOM will not hesitate to take enforcement action against individuals who exploit migrant workers for monetary gain.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
CNA has reached out to 800 Super Waste Management for comment.<\/span><\/p>\n Under the law, demanding or receiving kickbacks carries a maximum fine of S$30,000 or a jail term of up to two years, or both, for each charge.<\/p>\n Migrant workers who suspect that they are being asked to give kickbacks can contact MOM at 6438 5122 or the Migrant Workers’ Centre at 6536 2692 for help.<\/p>\n Members of the public who are aware of suspicious employment activities or who know of people or employers who contravene the law should also report the matter to MOM.\u00a0<\/p>\n All information will be kept strictly confidential, the ministry added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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