2,600 migrant workers receive festive meals and sarongs

Strict Covid-19 regulations may be in place, but about 2,600 migrant workers in 30 factory-converted dormitories were still able to receive a meal and a free lungi (sarong) to mark Hari Raya Aidilfitri yesterday.

The annual festive distribution organised by the Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach (AGWO) used contactless drop-offs amid safety measures to prevent an outbreak of Covid-19 among dorm residents.

Islamic Religious Council of Singapore deputy mufti, Ustaz Mohammad Hannan Hassan, dropped in to say a prayer at a Tuas dorm where 100 meals and lungis were distributed.

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