Ramadan Diaries: The Secret Life Of Migrant Workers | CNA Insider

Even in the month of fasting, Muslim migrant workers get up at 4.30am to prepare for the long, hard day of work building Singapore. This is the life of one construction worker during Ramadan - of the sacrifices made, and the support received.
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[@PatrickOhm]

Omg this guy here is awesome, he use to speak bad English and gets judge for and now he speaks several languages

[@iMusikkForeva]

Tell me about it. It’s easy to judge people for not knowing English but I’ve been living in Quebec for almost a decade now and French is still so foreign to me. It’s not easy to be multilingual but look at these guys...truly commendable.

[@volkarush]

A big thank you to all foreign workers contributing to our country! Sincerely appreciated!

[@APerson-ui5zq]

thanks for the appreciation they really deserve it

[@hazlimohamed9312]

Daniel with a big heart... 👍

[@jakeischlager5546]

@@mswimboo as a sporean myself, a lot of people here still tend to look down at these workers

[@billyb501stlegion5]

@Alex Lawrence Nah boi im coming there to Study International relations and foreign policy might become an ambassador of your country on day dont worry bro i serve like its my own :-)

[@zareenapakermohd5194]

Daniel Ang Well said! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@zaitieamirah9876]

I cried watching this. I keep complaining I'm too tired to do excessive works. I'm watching this while on my bed eating burger. Watching this has opened up my eyes. They're fasting yet still hardworking. Gone back from work and straight away cook for sahur. And God, the dishes are not easy to cook. I'm a Muslim myself and working but I CANNOT DO THAT. I will come back home and sleep la after work for long hours. These guys are amazing and hardworking. And Kadir, he is such a sweet and caring guy. THis also shows me that you can never judge a person without knowing them. This proves wrong the notion of our society that immigrants are bad and dirty. God. Thank you CNA Insider. Why havent I found this channel earlier.

[@mazzaz7668]

It's made me realise how hard these guys work and you no what it is due to these guys barakah that even us fellow Muslims living in other countries prosper these people are pious and steadfast on Deen

[@babachele8284]

five fingers are not same in your Hand ?

[@alevtinamikhailov1537]

Why haven't you found the channel or the video?

[@Xinlongsai]

shut up

[@zaitieamirah9876]

@@Xinlongsai who hurt u kiddo

[@frankfurt9314]

May Allah bless the muslims all around the world. From Philippines

[@gsfc566]

@@mr.sinister6272 what the fuck. Dude why do you have to be zo negative. When Christians say oh god bless Christians and safe them. Why not say anything.

[@BeingMBR]

Ameen

[@kama3422]

May Almighty bless you aswell brother.

[@djcrassus4422]

Cyka blyat may god bless you aswell

[@Nickael7]

@@gsfc566 Fuck islam ! 😎👍👌 In 1, 2, 3... You are triggered screaming: allahu al-wackbar all-kaboom !

[@catspaws932]

I’m so touched when he said he misses his mother cookings. Only Allah knows how painful it is to be far away from your family. He’s a strong man. I salute all of them for being so far away from home & is still happy in Singapore despite the hurdles & challenges they faces. I just hope some people will learn to appreciate them more, by the simplest thing and that’s giving a smile.

[@AshutoshKhantwal93]

stop talking about the false prophet.

[@lordfarquad6918]

Ashutosh Khantwal you guys worship cows not sure why you are talking

[@mr.sinister6272]

@@lordfarquad6918 u guys got 72 virgins with yourself in heaven what about that? Flat Earth dickheads🤣

[@itsyaboiiskinnypenis4443]

@@AshutoshKhantwal93 stop worshipping cows

[@isaam5567]

Cyka blyat that Hadith isn’t reliable. We don’t believe earth is flat like you

[@yut576]

it is very heartening to see we treat migrant workers with dignity and respect. In our fast pace society, we tend to forget things. Well done , CNA. I believe there are more such acts that actually makes you feel ..Singapore and Singaporean are actually great people. Focus on the good , hope it will lessen the bad :)

[@mohammedhasan9770]

thomas samson especially in Dubai

[@lit721]

Mohammed Hasan yes really sad how they treat migrant workers in dubai. that rich country was built by those workers but they live in unhumane conditions

[@aishah94100]

May Allah bless all of them with happyness rizq health and baraqah in their life

[@duraath]

@@mohammedhasan9770 yes. even a malay, indonesian or phillippines are treasted the same way over there. if you ain't white, you're gonna be treated like that in any foreign rich country.

[@giohunt71]

This is something Malaysian employers should learn from Singaporeans!

[@lunarfleur]

"...you one hand don't have, can easily marry or not? cannot right?" 😂 Kadir seems like a great guy, willing to learn, the kind of hardworking workers we need in Singapore. May this Ramadan be smooth sailing for all of them! 😁

[@PranabDas1]

That's typical Singaporean accent i guess!

[@Darapenaa]

Kadir seems like a good muslim man...growing beard, talk softly, help others for cooking.. Mau Allah grant him Jannah... Aamiin...

[@roslanahmadsyah4375]

Amin.

[@wadafik]

Such a hard life yet they still have a smile on their face.

[@alikool0001]

Thankyou Singapore for taking care of my muslim brothers and sisters

[@mustafaaustinpowers5748]

boss Ambedkarite We always respect our unsung heroes who built our nations infrastructure.

[@ash-sv5ul]

@@mustafaaustinpowers5748 agreed ^^

[@sushicat1298]

Singapore is not really muslim friendly though

[@ash-sv5ul]

@@sushicat1298 is it not? I don't see any hostility towards the Muslims here :0

[@sushicat1298]

@@ash-sv5ul Like muslim people are not allowed to pray in public and in school

[@HM13.]

As a Project Engineer, I've found more respect, trust and humility working with my electrical team which consist of Indians and Bangladeshi than having worked with Singaporeans who are lazy and greedy. Those working in Engineering/Construction, we know the real deal these people went through in order to provide for their family back home. I hope all people after reading this, to take a time to say hi, start a brief conversation or even buy them drinks or snacks for them to share with. A simple kind gesture at no cost will make them feel happy and appreciative.

[@abduljaleelkavot3793]

Hii bro .i am from India. Working as electrical supervisor in my native place. Can you please help me to get any electrical job .

[@MehediHasan-ls1hs]

Overwhelmed to see this man from my country doing all these hard works with smile in his face all the time. May Allah bless him, grants his prayers. Respect from Bangladesh

[@urbanwarrior8720]

Inshallah

[@freakinunicorn]

4:54 as a Muslim , ma faith in humanity restored Love from Pakistan

[@fatema_a]

Love from Bangladesh for my Bangladeshi brothers 💜 May Allah bless you all 😍

[@muhammadnazirul508]

My massive respect to all foreign workers who have sacrificed and served for the country. Not only in Singapore, but also in other countries around the world including Malaysia...

[@deepthinker2464]

salaam from your brother from Albania. May Allah(swt) unite the ummah. Kareem Ramadan.

[@potatohead409]

Eyes Are flooding with tears,,,This guys Made Bangladesh this far..HUGE RESPECT TO REMITTANCE WARRIORS BANGLADESH

[@titanandsaturn1436]

I am crying. Thank you Singapore and other people who support and help my muslim brothers there! Thank you💛

[@respect99.999M]

this video makes me cry... theyre my brothers from my country ... people who live with in the country will never understands their struggle.. lots of love and repect to them ... I'm a Bangladeshi and proud to be these Migrants Countrymen

[@Jay-zv9on]

Qatar could really use some lessons for treating migrant workers from Singapore. Singapore is both rich and moral.

[@yongzeal]

Have you ever been in Qatar?

[@stevosuskacevic8799]

Work from 4am - 9pm ever day, What to learn you rat idiot?

[@jakirhossain680]

yeah middle east should learn from Singapore

[@hamaduddin4210]

@@ubermensche60 thank you so much for having a very negative perspective about gulf countries.

[@ubermensche60]

@@hamaduddin4210 You're thanking me? bro, you should be scared about it. You know shits messed up when even your own muslim brothers disown you.

[@shanaiseling]

please make more videos like these to raise awareness about the people in Singapore, locals & foreigners. one family!!!

[@FBdude97]

agreed!

[@shanaiseling]

FBdude97 thanks!!! :)

[@azmanmdsalleh2009]

Nice darling

[@dahliabaharom]

Impressed. Happy to know and glad to see they live here with all the facilities provided for them. They working here happily.

[@saptarshichattaraj857]

Dahlia Baharom

[@shahriarchowdhury385]

Great Masha Allah . Brother @kadir I see a real character of Muslim on you . May Allah bless you and all Muslim in the world . May this world become peaceful through the ramdan. Respect and love from Bangladesh 🌷

[@tupazshazz]

Seeing this makes me teary. Thank You so much for contributing to Singapore.

[@vegarden88]

Very insightful! Please make more videos like this CNA!

[@yahikopain6091]

God bless them for their hard work and Ramadan Mubarak to all of the muslim around the world. ❤

[@CNAInsider]

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[@ansulaiman9643]

Great to see them in high spirits despite the hardship they go thru esp during Ramadhan. Great attitude, great support frm management & great coverage. Salute!!

[@MIBS6969]

Respect! Thank you for all the contributions and sacrifices made to help Singapore progress 🙏🏼

[@octville]

We are forever indebted to these special people for building our infrastructures. I wish them a good rest day on our National Day. May God bless them.

[@aaliyah_1996]

Masha'allah I have so much respect for them I am also a Bangladeshi and that's how we used to live....it opens ur eyes and allows u to view it from a different perspective

[@mohamadfazrul7572]

subhanallah.. hope.. all muslim worker will happy to work during ramadhan.. tq singapore bcz give respect to muslim worker.. im from malaysia..

[@Rom4five]

Bangladesh people are one of the nicest i have met in uae.

[@headbounce22]

His smile is captivating. Geez the positivity that is radiating from this man is amazing! God bless you. 🖤

[@Felix-wy5hk]

How can bangladesh people easy to learn other languages...many country in asia have a immigrant worker from bangla....they are genius and fast learner

[@tushonkhan5150]

yes bro i have learned german on 2 months. Now i can speak fluently Deutsch. I am from Bangladesh

[@sajibsjb]

@@tushonkhan5150 bro can you direct me how or from where to start learning Deutsch. I want to learn fast.

[@shihabuddin4275]

Language learning is not about genius. Our mother tongue Bangla is so rich with accent that we can pronounce other languages easily. And fast learning is other thing, you have to remain raw as child and interact with soil and water to make your brain garbage free.

[@tushonkhan5150]

@@sajibsjb i learned from the goethe-institut

[@mithuahmed7973]

Hy bro don't call us bangla.. we are bangladeshi... Give us respect and take respect.. I. Am from Malaysia University of Nottingham

[@snow-n-gel]

i find that muslim attitude differ so greatly across countries but those who are widely expose to diverse cultures enhance themselves so efficiently and profoundly.

[@Johnson-Young]

As a Chinese guy, I really respect to these guys who worked hard in Ramadan. Eid Mubarak!开斋节快乐！

[@EnjoyYouTube]

Eid Mubarak 👍

[@harirezky]

I'm really impressed, he faced Singapore in condition he didnt have any idea how is it work in Singapore, and never learnt about mandarin. But his eagerness brings him ahead. Thank you CNA, this is a great story!

[@ilyas3816]

Singapore treat their migrant workers better than middle eastern countries. Just goes to show when u treat people with respect, you get respect back and the workers work twice as hard to fulfil their duties. Well done Singapore.

[@ShaunNIbiru]

This is not true . Where did you get your statement ? Singapore treat their foreign workers in the same way Arab counties does. However , they are not migrant .. they are foreign workers. They don’t get any rights in Singapore. They get hired by company and they become slave of companies. Very poor lives. Sad part, their salary is very poor. A Singaporean citizen will never work for the salary.

[@nilaharun3260]

The muslims are from Bangladesh . May Allah bless my brothers who works hard and earn foreign money for the country .

[@MsRockzz]

ive been binge watching cna insider and i just realised how much i love this channel and the content they put out. Keep up the good work!!

[@zeezeebo]

Salamu alaikum my Muslim family, May Allah bless you all and make your life easier. Love, from New York

[@mayhem0kong]

Kudos to all those migrant workers who is making an honest living despite all the hardships.

[@mrh2031]

There are from Bangladesh ,.That's why they are so good 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@exo-lananya8075]

Love from your homeland,brothers! 😍 i know how it feels to be away from home in ramadan..bt can't imagine how hard it is for u to work all day long..may Allah SWT bless u all!

[@mrblubed]

Such a touching story, I sincerely pray all of these people live a happy life. It really makes you appreciate what u have

[@abu_ahmad22]

I am a Bangladeshi and I am also a resident. I work in Kuwait. And as a Bangladeshi I am proud of the expatriates of my country because the expatriates are the main source of our country's income.❤

[@aqidahukm]

may Allah bless all hardworking bangladeshi. I have seen many good and pious persons especially on Jumuah prayers

[@abu_ahmad22]

@@aqidahukm Thanks Sister. Where are you from?

[@honolulu7793]

It's garments actually

[@lubna3419]

Brought to tears....Humble thanks for this beautiful video

[@izazim2755]

HE IS SO ADORABLE! He really has a good heart I hope Allah eases his endeavors Aamiin 💕

[@farhanag2599]

This video is so heartfelt yet so meaningful! ❤️ thank you CNA for this video! & Kadir’s cooking looks really good!! 👌🏼

[@blinkkk]

Thank you CNA for sharing these stories with us. It’s very meaningful! Do make more of them!

[@hikmahco.258]

I can proudly say because of all the hardworking men and women, Ramadan 2019 was beautiful! Just like any other year. Thank y'all!

[@heppeh3455]

Love & respect from Indonesia to to CNA Insider team . Thanks for the great content & story, all your videos gave me inside sights i had never thought about. I wish you all good health & prosperity, aamiin.

[@sufianahmad9889]

This is such a beautiful documentary to watch. Im working in singapore too n to be honest Singapore is a muslim friendly country n they are nice too. Thumb up 👍🏻

[@adnango1990]

Great Respect for my Fellow Brothers and Sisters. May Allah Bless you all and Give you more strength.

[@sujjadmeer8963]

Bangladeshi people mostly good lots of love from kashmir

[@sonic3817]

🙏🙏🙏

[@habibullahopu7527]

Thank you ,,, all of Singapore people ,, all the time help to migrant workers

[@noz8509]

They left their families back home. I can't imagine being in Ramadan without my family. May Allah blessed all the foreign workers everywhere

[@salimm97]

World is war zone for poor. InshAllah . Will bless them in day of judgement

[@zzaaiidd100]

They sleep 5 hours a day and I’m here complaining if I don’t get 7/8 hours

[@starlinked]

CNA has just become my favorite youtube channel. Thumbs up!

[@tanvir4306]

they are the real fighter of bangladesh, im proud of my brother , love n respect from dubai

[@jemainecheo3882]

I'm grateful for them. Imagine if we don't have them we won't have good roads, nice buildings, proper housing and many more. I feel they are the people that their jobs are very tough, away from family kids parents, working long hours under the sun, have to wake up early or work late to finish projects and it's all because of us Singaporeans. My heart goes out to them. May God bless and watch over them. Most importantly be safe :)

[@livin3179]

May Allah bless these men. Such hard work. I can’t complain at ALL

[@nahimahmed2495]

I come and watch this every ramadan..it would great to get an update

[@farizshzaharshah3167]

So touched this video.may Allah bless all of you brothers.keep strong and good example for others migrant.

[@LadySymphora]

This is awesome!! MORE of their stories!!

[@muhammadnafiz8053]

watching this makes me burst into tears inside my heart,there's lots of foreigners workers here in Malaysia,but we will always downgrade them,respect to all workers willing to work for Malaysia!!may Allah bless all of you.

[@blkk92]

HUGE respect for all of them!

[@Caliberskyxx]

Subhanallah. Made me tear up. May God send his mercy and blessings upon these people and their respective families!

[@haziqaminuddin2979]

Masyaallah such strong brothers,may Allah bless all of you

[@mhdfirlyy]

this video was so good, singaporean residents are very gracious

[@ashunknown9728]

Nothing to do with Singaporeano lol they were paid to do that work and company help them provided food plus they get salary

[@aidahm8275]

May Allah bless my hardworking bengali brothers and sisters away from friends and relatives working so hard such a tough life i hope the family back home appreciate them for this and take care of them later in life

[@MohammedAli-jg5qt]

I pray and I hope Allah accepts his prayers and fasts and blesses this man and all the other men who work so hard while fasting, I can't even imagine doing hard labour in this kind of heat. HATS OFF!

[@beoriginal9363]

Its always pleasure to work with Singaporean. In my 10 years experience boss scolded me one time also with smile. Still have very little discrimination in bus and train. But we understand because we know our inside nonsenses. I personally belive singapore will rule the world because of the law is based on humanity.

[@khans9158]

All the workers doing this hard work for his family's..... just wow Respect

[@naflurr8045]

I have a lot of respect for these guys....

[@imranmeman3129]

May Allah bless them and fill their hearts with patience and joy Love from india ❤️

[@lookingaheadoftime]

I feel so proud as a Singaporean that my migrant friends can take care of each other so well, and that they assimilate so well into our culture. There is one point that I missed out - that the supervisor take special care to remember those colleagues who are fasting during Ramadan, and pair up with each other. Also, they take the effort to learn our mandarin, and learn to respect each other culture. So proud as a Singaporean. Keep up the good work, CNA. Excellent job!

[@khizar8286]

Allah bless you all. Love from Pakistan

[@awgmdikhsanawgchee7967]

these people are hard working people, thank you...

[@bilalrasheed9972]

thank cna for this video...love uh all may allah bless uh..this video make me cry..and motivated me to fasting in harder condition....

[@mazharulhira2864]

These guys are from Bangladesh ❤️ Keep making us proud.May Allah bless them.

[@shakilaissufo9411]

Allhamdullilah so nice of the Singaporean companies treating their worker's with so much respect

[@sayeedshaik7794]

Thanks for making video our daily life in Singapore

[@UnnamedWreck]

Love to see my country man. You are a very good man. Even your eyes have the purity. We have so many things to learn from you. At the same time I have to say if you did same hard work in BD. We could have next Singapore..

[@journofay]

This is great to see companies looking at the big picture and long term gains by being inclusive and understanding to cultural differences by working together.

[@batswing4473]

I’ve been learning chinese for about 10 years from k1 to sec 2...i only know how to count from 1 to 10 and how to write down my name. This guy is middle aged and from an entirely different culture and background yet it only took 2 months for him to speak simple sentences even without the proper teachers and learning environment. Really shows you how far your hunger for knowledge can bring you.

[@btsbangtonboys2290]

May allah make it easier for everyone during this ramadan. Ameen

[@ali0765]

I really appreciate people like you for not judging us muslims and understanding those who are in pain... People label these people as terrorists but you can see for yourself...

[@Hamza2436]

I always respect these guys. God bless them

[@bukuku]

So to my dear singaporeans, its time for us to give these hardworking workers more respect for what they’ve done for our country. 💐

[@EnjoyYouTube]

❤️

[@jalaluddin-rm9mn]

May Allah give reward for their Ramadan and make fasting easy for them...

[@SH-sy1kb]

Love and respect my all Brother real hero in our country

[@mariamlebchika1435]

SubhanAllah. May Allah reward you in this life for the next.

[@mdrahman5839]

I myself also living very far from my native and beloved land Bangladesh. But I am lucky since my family live with me. Except my beloved Parent. So much tears full and sad time you guys passing. May ALLAH help you guys to join with your family soon. InsALLAH.

[@BeingMBR]

Mash Allah. Allah bless to every Muslims around the world. Ameen. Ramadan Kareem.

[@UnknownUser-bv6dp]

May Allah reward all the brother's fasting and working very hard inshallah

[@Tufazzal989]

I am proud of my Nation and her people’s dedication towards their family.. You need to be more than rich to be that much humble and generous...

[@syazwana1705]

Looking forward to part 2! 👍🏼