I NOTE with concern a recent spike in murder cases involving foreign workers.

Recently, a Malaysian prostitute was murdered in Flanders Square.

It was also reported that there was a total of 24 murders in Singapore to date this year, and some which involve foreigners have been brutal and hideous.

There has been a backlash against the influx of foreign workers to Singapore shores.

It is not uncommon for foreigners with criminal records to use false papers and enter Singapore under a different identity.

For this group of foreigners, their past remains hidden from the authorities.

There are many foreigners who enter the country on two-week social passes and work in the flesh trade to earn a quick buck.

After working in brothels and pubs, they are able to recoup the cost of their air tickets.

Much to citizens' dismay, they are openly working illegally in Singapore, Before things get out of hand, the authorities should gradually place restrictions on the inflow of foreign workers.

I see young foreign girls below the age of 20 working in coffee shops.

They are putting Singapore's "aunties" and "uncles" out of a job as they are cheaper to hire and willing to work longer hours.

There should also be a cap on the number of study mamas entering Singapore, as they often do illegal work to make ends meet.

Something should be done before it is too late.

Mr Gilbert Goh Keow Wah
Sydney, Australia

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