Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Singapore President to Host Sinkhole Rescue Workers
A group of Indian workers in Singapore became heroes after saving a woman from a sinkhole.
The workers, led by their foreman, are now going to meet the President of Singapore at the Istana.
A charity raised over SGD72,000 to thank them.
The sinkhole appeared near a construction site due to a concrete component failure.
The workers also received coins from the government to show appreciation for their bravery.
This special meeting with the President is a way of saying thank you.
Seven Indian migrant workers who rescued a woman are to meet Singapore's President.
The workers will attend the Istana Open House on Sunday.
The incident occurred on Tanjong Katong Road South due to a concrete component failure.
ItsRainingRaincoats raised over SGD72,000 for the workers.
The workers received ACE Coins from the Ministry of Manpower as a token of appreciation.
- Who
- Seven Indian migrant workers, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
- What
- Seven Indian migrant workers who rescued a woman from a sinkhole are meeting the President.
- When
- The Istana Open House will be on Sunday.
- Where
- Istana, Singapore, Tanjong Katong Road South
- Why
- To honor and appreciate the workers' bravery in rescuing the woman.
- President
- Tharman Shanmugaratnam
- Event
- Istana Open House
- Workers Honored
- Seven Indian Migrant Workers
- Charity
- ItsRainingRaincoats
- Amount Raised
- Over SGD72,000
- Incident Location
- Tanjong Katong Road South
Sources
Singapore charity raises SGD 70,000 for Indian workers who rescued lady from sinkhole
Singapore President to Host Indian Migrant to Istana Open House After Sinkhole Rescue
7 Indian Workers Who Saved Woman From Sinkhole Invited By Singapore President
