A 36 year old was arrested yesterday (August 2) at 7.28am under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act at 53 Sungei Kadut Loop, which is located within an industrial estate.
This incident happened in the wake of another migrant worker who tried to jump off a window ledge at The Leo on July 31 and was arrested as well under the same act.
It is understood from ItsRainingRaincoats (IRR), a local non-profit organisation, that migrant workers are currently facing anxiety in their dormitories over the uncertainty of when they can leave their accomodation, claustrophibia, drawing their salary, job uncertainty and not knowing when they can see their families back home, among others.
It has been several months now since their dormitories have been placed in lockdown to test the workers contain the spread of Covid-19.
If you know any migrant worker needing assistance, you may contact the following helplines:
- Migrant Workers’ 24-hour helpline: 6536 2692
- MOM feedback form: www.mom.gov.sg/efeedback
- HOME Helpline for Migrant Workers: 6341 5535
- TWC2 Helpline for Migrant Workers: 6297 7564
Additionally, if you are going through mental difficulties and need someone to talk to, you can contact these helplines:
- SOS 24-hour Hotline: 1800-221-4444
- Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
- Institute of Mental Health: 6389-2222 (24 hours)