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Construction firm and director charged over unlicensed foreign worker dormitory
LBD Engineering and its director face legal action over the operation of an unlicensed dormitory for foreign workers at a Sungei Kadut Loop property. Both face separate charges related to the facility.
LSN Singapore ·
Construction firm LBD Engineering and its director Alvin Lim Yee Hong have been charged with offences linked to the operation of an unlicensed foreign worker dormitory at a property located along Sungei Kadut Loop.
Each party faces separate charges in connection with the facility. The case highlights ongoing enforcement efforts by Singapore authorities against the unauthorised housing of migrant workers in residential or non-compliant premises.
Foreign worker dormitories in Singapore are subject to strict licensing and safety requirements enforced by the Ministry of Manpower and other regulatory agencies. Operators must adhere to standards covering occupancy limits, sanitation, fire safety and other health provisions.
The charges against LBD Engineering and Lim represent part of broader compliance operations targeting the construction sector, where many foreign workers are employed. Authorities have intensified inspections of worker housing facilities to ensure operators maintain proper documentation and meet prescribed standards.
Further details regarding the charges and potential penalties are expected to emerge as the matter proceeds through the legal process.