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As Pope Francis begins the final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, Jacob Soo, the Executive Director at the Archdiocesan Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People in Singapore, breaks down the complex migration situation in the Southeast Asian city-state, highlighting key challenges and ACMI’s responses.
However, to improve social cohesion, integration, housing, and infrastructure, the government has implemented policies like work passes, employment passes, and dependency ratios. Some examples of countries where our foreign workers come from include Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Myanmar, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and India, as well as the UK, Germany, Italy, and France in Europe and the US, South America, and Africa.
A recent study by the Institute of Policy Studies in 2020 found that most Singapore residents want strict limits on the number of foreigners entering the country, with older respondents more likely to hold this view. However, the study also revealed that few residents are adverse to having immigrants or foreign workers as neighbors.
While there is a general appreciation for the benefits of migration, concerns about job competition, integration and social cohesion remain. The government has acknowledged these concerns and implemented policies to address them. And another main barrier we see is a limited understanding of local laws and regulations. Sometimes they may not be familiar with our laws and regulations, which can lead to unintentional violations.
In partnership with parishes, churches, and community partners, we deliver essential care packs and hot meals to migrant workers, empowering partners that we work with to engage with migrants, listen to their stories and offer emotional support.
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