Agencies under the Singaporean government will look into the safety concerns of the 120,000 Malaysian workers travelling to and from the republic daily.
The agencies concerned will ensure that the movement of these workers from Johor Baru, including some 80,000 motorcyclists, is smooth and problem-free.
Singapore's Senior Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Balaji Sadasivam said in case of any mishaps occurring during the workers' journey such as accidents, the relevant agencies in the republic, together with their Malaysian counterparts, would ensure the workers get prompt care and attention.
Speaking after calling on Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam here yesterday, Dr Balaji said: "If the accident were to happen on the Singapore side, the workers will be sent to our hospitals.
"Our agencies will also work closely with their Malaysian counterparts to ensure the workers' cross-border movement is smooth and hassle- free."
Dr Balaji said the Singapore government appreciated the valuable contribution of some 300,000 Malaysian workers and was committed to looking after their welfare.
Asked about the job stability of Malaysian workers in Singapore, given the fact that they constantly face retrenchment, Dr Balaji said: "There is always the prospect of companies closing down and moving to another country. If they do so, workers will be retrenched.
"We cannot do much as the country's economy is company-driven."
Dr Balaji said the subject of Malaysian workers in Singapore were among the matters he had discussed with Dr Subramaniam in their meeting yesterday.
He said his visit here was also to invite Dr Subramaniam and the MIC to attend a business summit for overseas Indians to be held in Singapore in October.
"The summit is organised by the Confederation of Indian Industries of India with the cooperation of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It will be officiated by the Prime Minister of Singapore.
"The summit will give an opportunity for Indians outside India to build bridges with India."
