"Workers in risky jobs should be offered higher wages as a trade-off for the increased dangers they face."

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Platform workers made up four of the 21 workplace fatalities from January to June

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Workplace fatalities rose in first half of 2026; MOM reviews tougher safety measures

Channel NewsAsia · Sep 08, 2026

21 workplace deaths in first half of 2026; four involved platform workers

Straits Times · Sep 08, 2026

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"Workers in risky jobs should be offered higher wages as a trade-off for the increased dangers they face."

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