GOOD PAY
Name: Ng Eng CheeAge: 67
Cleaner at: HUP Coffeeshop, People's Park
Worked as cleaner for: Two years
Married: Yes, with three children
He says: 'I work here because the pay is good, about $700 a month, and the exercise is good for me.'
GOOD PLACE
Name: Rose Gomes
Age: 72
Cleaner at: HUP Coffeeshop, People's Park
Worked as cleaner for: One year
Married: Yes, with one child
She says: 'I am happy working here where I can be with all my friends.'
NO CHOICE
Name: Palaniammal Sengodan
Age: 70
Cleaner at: Tiong Bahru Market
Worked as cleaner for: Three days
Married: Yes, with two children
She says: 'If I don't work, I won't have money to support myself.'
RECOGNISED
Name: Tan Yeo
Age: 72
Cleaner at: National University Hospital
Worked as cleaner for: 23 years
Married: Yes, with seven children
She says: 'Most of the doctors and nurses here recognise me. They even buy me lunch and invite me to parties.'
LIVE LONGER
Name: Tay Sing Soon
Age: 79
Cleaner at: Singapore Management University
Worked as a cleaner for: 10 months
Married: Yes, with one child
He says: 'Working is better - sleep too much, die faster.'