R&R Centre for Foreign Workers

The Straits Times ran this story on 22 March 2009:

R&R centre for foreign workers
By Lim Wei Chean

A NEW recreation centre where foreign workers can unwind after a difficult day at work was opened on Sunday.

The $5-million centre, built by the Singapore Contractors Association Limited (Scal), was officially opened on Sunday .

The facility in Jurong West boosts facilities like a football field, an amphitheatre for ethnic movies, multi-purpose sports courts, postal & remittance facilities, a beer garden, a medical station, a canteen, a supermarket with ethnic foods and lots of open spaces.

Mr Cedric Foo, MP for West Coast GRC, was the guest of honour on Sunday evening.

He said that these foreign workers are an important part of the workforce as they take up jobs that Singaporeans shun.

He added: 'We need to help these foreign workers integrated into our society, and this starts with ensuring that their housing and recreation needs are well provided for.'

Although he noted that Scal has done its bit to improve the lot of foreign workers. The work does not stop there.

He said: 'Each one of us can also play a part to help foreign workers integrate into our society.'

He proposed the local community leaders use the Scal Recreation Centre as a platform host social activities that allow locals and foreigners to mingle together.