Companies seek alternatives as workers from India, Bangladesh dwindle

Companies that have traditionally relied on migrant workers from India and Bangladesh are now looking further afield for labour, several firms told CNA. However, they also said that they are just starting to explore the options, and to expect project delays and disruptions for the time being. Asst Prof Laavanya Kathiravelufrom NTU’s SSS, whose work has centred around migrant labour from South Asia, said that a few other industries might be affected. These include the F&B industry, shipyard and manufacturing industries, as well as companies that engage in repairs and maintenance work. "These are all areas of our economy that rely heavily on South Asian migrant labour," she said. She said that migrant workers who are still working in Singapore are being expected to take on heavier workloads and longer working hours as a result of this labour shortage.

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