Penjuru Recreation Centre played host to two purposeful youth-led outings to celebrate migrant workers
Singapore, March 12 2026 - Over the weekend, Penjuru Recreation Centre (RC) – one of the three Migrant Workers RCs (MWRC) managed by NTUC Club – was aglow with joy, warmth and community spirit, as it transformed into a heartfelt gathering place that played host to two meaningful events, to express deep gratitude and appreciation for Singapore’s migrant workers.
The MWRC provides safe, vibrant and inclusive spaces with facilities and amenities that allow migrant workers to thrive. These centres support workers’ well-being and community engagement, including enabling them to fulfil their religious practices in a convenient and conducive environment.
Mr Ng Sin Ain, NTUC Club’s Director of MWRC, added: “These efforts are made possible through meaningful partnerships and the provision of venue support that brings together stakeholders to create accessible programmes and activities that resonate with the migrant workers’ needs.”
Proudly championed by youths, the Iftar with Muslim Transient Workers, organised by Indian-Muslim youth organisation IMYouth, was held on March 7, while the MiGreat iAppreciate: Health Fiesta led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore's (NTU) Rotaract Club and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) Students' Medical Society (LKCMedSoc), took place on March 8.
On Saturday, IMYouth’s Iftar with Muslim Transient Workers – the fourth edition of its annual Ramadan event and one of its largest-scale events to date – welcomed a turnout of about 2,000 attendees. This marked a significant milestone for the organisation’s community outreach and engagement. The 2026 outing ran from 6pm to 9.30pm at Penjuru RC Multi-Purpose Hall 2. It had also mobilised more than 80 volunteers aged 18 to 35 who supported the event set-up and food distribution.
The volunteers gathered at 3pm to pack a variety of food items – including kueh, curry puffs, apples, biryani and porridge – into individual bags for migrant workers as part of the distribution effort.
IMYouth also conducted an engagement session with some of the migrant brothers, where volunteers connected with them through conversations and took part in activities such as postcard-writing.
The evening began with an iftar session (breaking of fast) for Muslim transient workers, followed by Maghrib, Bayaan, Isyak and lastly Terawih prayers led by the imam of Penjuru RC. Guest-of-Honour Ms Cassandra Lee, Member of Parliament for West Coast-Jurong West GRC, also graced the occasion.
Migrant workers help keep Singapore going, yet many put their health last because of long hours and barriers to care; protecting their well-being is vital not just for work, but for their dignity and peace of mind. In light of this, healthcare professionals, medical students, Rotaract members, and volunteers from Hwa Chong Institution and HealthServe came together on Sunday to do good. To raise health awareness while promoting preventive care and everyday healthy habits, NTU’s Rotaract members and LKCMedSoc organised the MiGreat iAppreciate: Health Fiesta community event this evening for some 300 migrant workers, which ran from 4pm to 8pm at Penjuru RC Multi-Purpose Hall 1.
Attendees received free basic health screening, including blood pressure and BMI stations run by NTU's LKCMedSoc and Hwa Chong Institution, as well as optional Blood Glucose and Doctor Consultation stations staffed by volunteers – including nurses, a doctor, a translator and senior LKCMedicine medical students. Other activities included Health Education booths by NTU’s Rotaract members on healthy eating, musculoskeletal care and mental wellness, as well as game booths, including a fitness station.
An “event passport” was given out to encourage workers to visit all five stations, who collected stamps along the way to redeem their free dinner bento sponsored by NTUC Club. Complimentary fruits were also offered by NTU at the Healthy Diet booth to encourage healthier eating habits among the migrant worker community. This meaningful event was supported by some 30 student volunteers from NTU, five student volunteers from Hwa Chong Institution, volunteer nurses from St. Andrew’s Migrant Worker Medical Centre as well as a volunteer doctor and translator.