A Facebook posting by Singapore’s prime minister on the plight of foreign workers has received the support of thousands of his citizens, besides such workers themselves.
Yesterday, Lee Hsien Loong posted a photo showing the silhoutte of a man sitting under a tree, and commenting that he was likely to be a foreign worker calling home for the new year.
“Walking along Changi Beach on the New Year weekend, I saw this man sitting under a tree, alone yet not alone. He looked like a foreign worker, calling home on his cellphone.
“As we enjoy the festive days with friends and family, let us spare a thought for the foreign workers who have left their families behind to work in a distant land,” Lee said, adding it was good that the internet and mobile phones helped these workers keep in touch and not feel quite so far away from their loved ones.
Calling for Singaporeans to appreciate the contribution of these foreigners, Lee also highlighted how the foreign workers have to slog and save every dollar earned to help support their families back home.
“They (foreign workers) build our HDB flats and MRT lines, they keep our roads clean and parks green, and they take care of our young and elderly,” Lee said.
The Straits Times reported how Lee had spoken several times about appreciating foreign workers and their contributions.
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