In defence of … squalor

Extract from Author

The proper title for this article is actually “In defence of people who have to live in squalor”.

When news broke of Covid-19 cases proliferating in foreign worker dormitories, the media stories were often accompanied by mentions of the unsanitary condition of the dorms. Some disgusting pictures were circulated. Official press statements would reinforce this angle by highlighting how clean-ups were being organised.

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Transient Workers Count Too

Saturday,
11 April 2020

Merit Award, Commentary