Two workers who died in Tuas fire were in their 20s, supporting families back home
SINGAPORE - Two of the workers who died in the Tuas industrial fire last Wednesday (Feb 24) along with site supervisor Marimuthu S, a 38-year-old Indian national, have been identified. In a statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, non-profit organisation ItsRainingRaincoats (IRR), which focuses on migrant worker issues, said the two were from Bangladesh. The second of five siblings, Shohel Md. turned 23 last month. Before he left for Singapore in 2019, he told his father to stop working and assured his parents he would take care of the family. "But now both parents have lost a beloved son, a strong pillar and a life full of potential. He was excited to start his career and life in Singapore but all that ended in a blaze last week," the post read. The other worker - 29-year-old Anisuzzaman "Ani" Md. - was in Singapore for about 17 months before the accident. As the sole breadwinner of his family, Mr Anisuzzaman had taken a loan to secure a job here. IRR said: "Everyone in their hometown knew Ani. He not only served his family but was always ready to support anyone. His brother's grief is deep and had our volunteers in tears as well. He wishes that people will know how wonderful and ...
