Written Answer to PQ on Access to RCs and Affordability of Goods and Services for Migrant Workers

NOTICE PAPER NO. 552 OF 2026 FOR THE SITTING ON 4 MARCH 2026
QUESTION NO. 1614 FOR ORAL ANSWER

MP: Ms Valerie Lee

To ask the Minister for Manpower (a) what proportion of migrant workers in the construction, marine, and processing sectors are living in Purpose-Built Dormitories and have direct access to dedicated recreational centres within one kilometre radius of their dormitories; and (b) what measures are in place to ensure that prices of goods and services within these facilities remain affordable for these workers.

Answer:

About 22% of non-Malaysian migrant workers in the Construction, Marine, and Process sectors live in Purpose-Built Dormitories that are located within one kilometre of a recreation centre. Free shuttle bus services are also provided to the recreation centres from some large dormitories and MRT stations to improve their accessibility.

2. Recreation centre operators are required to keep prices reasonable for their offerings and receive funding support for their operations. This funding is contingent on meeting annual visitorship targets.