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SINGAPORE – The Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) is sending a $10,000 donation via telegraphic bank transfer to the family of a 39-year-old Bangladeshi worker here who tested positive for the coronavirus on Feb 8.
It comprises contributions from the worker’s employer Yi-Ke Innovations; The Leo dormitory operator Mini-Environment Services; and the MWC.
The worker, who was staying at The Leo dormitory in Kaki Bukit, was Singapore’s case 42.
In a Facebook post on Monday (Feb 24), the MWC said it has been “a distressing period of time for his family as he is the sole breadwinner”.
The centre had contacted his next of kin through his employer soon after he was hospitalised, and has been providing the family with updates on his condition.
“We hope that the timely updates could offer them some comfort and solace during this period of time,” the MWC added.
The $10,000 assistance package is meant to help the worker’s family take care of urgent purchases or payments associated with day-to-day expenses or other financial needs, the centre said.
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