Sinkhole Rescue Sparks Debate on Migrant Worker Rights in Singapore

A sinkhole that opened on a busy Singapore road and swallowed a car, prompting a rescue by migrant construction workers, has reignited discussions about the rights of these laborers. The workers, who are largely from lower-income countries and fill low-paying, physically demanding jobs that Singaporeans typically avoid, were praised as heroes for their swift actions in saving the driver. This incident follows a pattern of migrant workers acting as first responders in Singapore, highlighting their presence and contributions within the city-state, while simultaneously bringing renewed attention to their working conditions and rights.