MIGRANT LABOUR AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS IN SINGAPORE – A RANDOM WALK DOWN SINGAPORE

Abstract

The politically charged domains of immigration policy, labor market dynamics, and human rights discourse intersect in scholarly analysis of migrant labor. This exploratory study employs a randomized survey methodology to investigate self-perceptions, employment conditions, and social integration among migrant laborers in Singapore. Over a one-month period, 45 semi-structured interviews were conducted with randomly selected participants working in the house help, construction, and food and beverage industries. Findings indicate that respondents overwhelmingly reported positive experiences, with the majority expressing feelings of safety and stable/gainful employment. However, respondents also identified communication regarding support networks as a key area for improvement.