Forum: Time to rein in high dorm rentals
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I am writing to express my concern over the exorbitant increase in dormitory rentals in Singapore ( Higher rentals, fewer rooms for migrant workers in dorms drive up costs for employers
Over the last two or three years, there has been a huge rise in rentals, from $2,760 a month in 2021 for 12 workers sharing a room to the current $6,600 (for renewal) and $7,500 (for a new lease).
This adds to the operating costs of companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, which are already trying to make ends meet in the face of rising costs such as of wages, raw materials and equipment.
I urge the authorities to step in to address this issue to prevent any unscrupulous companies from exploiting the current post-Covid-19 situation, especially in the face of the limited number of dormitories.
June Gan
