25/09/2026
Attended the Authority Compliances for Workers’ Dormitory course for Qualified Persons — timely, given the Dormitory Transition Scheme (DTS) now underway.
The DTS is MOM’s multi‑year push to uplift migrant worker housing: around 900 existing dormitories must meet improved interim standards by 2030, before transitioning to the full New Dormitory Standards by 2040. Key upgrades include capping room occupancy at 12 residents, providing more en‑suite toilets and wash basins, strengthening infection control, and adding isolation facilities.
As architects and engineers, our role isn’t just about submissions. It’s about translating these requirements into humane, resilient spaces — better ventilation, clearer circulation, safer partitions, and details that quietly improve daily life for workers who support our development and our country.
Doing the small things right is how we raise living standards. Proud to be equipping ourselves to support dormitory operators through this transition — responsibly, efficiently, and compassionately.