MOM investigating two firms after more than 100 migrant workers seek help over unpaid wages, housing issues

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is investigating two companies, KPA Engineering and S K Industries, after more than 100 migrant workers sought assistance for unpaid wages and inadequate housing. The workers arrived at the MOM's service center in Bendemeer on June 22, 2026, seeking help.

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We cannot find any of the bosses. We are calling them, but we cannot find them, that's why we came here.

Some workers reported not receiving their salaries for as long as three months. One worker, Zakir Hossin, stated he is owed over S$4,000 (US$3,100) and has been unable to contact his employers. He expressed concern that the company might be bankrupt. Another worker, Rajendran Brathap, mentioned they were promised payment on Saturday, but it did not materialize, prompting their visit to MOM.

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We understand that the current period is a difficult and uncertain one for the workers.

Ms. Ng Hwei Min, general manager of the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM), assured that both TADM and MOM are providing necessary support, including securing appropriate housing and meals for the affected workers. She acknowledged the difficult and uncertain period for the workers and stated that MOM will take appropriate enforcement actions against the companies if employment laws have been breached. The workers are also being supported in their search for new employment opportunities. MOM has been unable to reach KPA Engineering for comment.

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MOM will take the necessary and appropriate enforcement action against the companies should they be found to have breached any of the employment laws.