Foreign worker charity ordered by High Court in Singapore to pay contractor over S$1mil in renovation costs

FAST, a charity which supports foreign domestic workers, was sued by E-Tech Building Services, according to a judgment dated Jan 16. - Photo: ST

SINGAPORE: A charity which supports foreign domestic workers (FDWs) has been ordered by a High Court judge to pay S$1.06 million to a contractor for renovation works.

Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST), which provides skills training and social support for FDWs, was sued by E-Tech Building Services, according to a judgment dated Jan 16.