Around 440 migrant workers gathered for a community Iftar in Singapore on Thursday as part of a Ramadan outreach initiative organised by Summit Power International Limited (SPIL) and the Anjuman & Aziz Charitable Trust (AACT).
The event took place at a workers’ dormitory in Space@Tuas, where labourers — many of them from Bangladesh — came together to break their fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The evening meal was hosted by Muhammed Aziz Khan, founder and chairman of Summit Group and AACT, who joined the workers for the Iftar.
SPIL, headquartered in Singapore, is the parent company of Bangladesh’s largest private-sector power generation group. The gathering forms part of the company’s broader social responsibility initiatives aimed at supporting migrant communities.
Addressing the workers, Khan said acknowledging the contribution of migrant labourers was an important responsibility.
“Social responsibility is at the core of our business and personal lives. We are privileged to host this Iftar event for migrant workers, many of whom are Bangladeshi and heroes driving economic growth through remittances,” he said.
According to organisers, this is the second Ramadan Iftar in Singapore sponsored by SPIL for migrant workers.
Beyond such events, SPIL and AACT say they are involved in longer-term community initiatives in both Bangladesh and Singapore, with a focus on migrant welfare and social support.
Khan, a Singaporean of Bangladeshi origin, was awarded the Public Service Medal (COVID-19) by the Government of Singapore in 2023 for his efforts to support Bangladeshi workers who were isolated in dormitories during the COVID-19 pandemic.