Singapore’s Largest Indian-Origin Hypermarket Expels Foreign Workers Amidst Declining Business

In an effort to cut costs amid dwindling sales, Singapore's largest Indian-origin hypermarket chain has announced that it will be sending back thousands of its foreign workers who have expired work passes. The majority of these expulsions are expected to affect Indian nationals employed by Mustafa Centre.

Mustafa Centre, a well-known retail giant in the city-state with multiple outlets across Singapore, made this announcement on Monday while attributing their decision primarily to declining business fortunes. According to sources close to the matter, an increasing number of customers have been opting for cheaper alternatives elsewhere due largely to rising living costs and high operational expenses within the island nation.

As a result, Mustafa Centre has had no choice but to resort to drastic measures in order to stay profitable during these trying times. The move is expected to impact thousands of Indian nationals who work at various levels across its numerous outlets throughout Singapore.

'It's unfortunate that we have reached this point,' said an industry source on condition of anonymity. 'However, given the current economic landscape and our own business challenges, it has become necessary for us to take such steps.'

The expulsions are expected to affect mostly Indian nationals employed as security guards, janitors, cashiers, and other low-skilled positions within Mustafa Centre's vast workforce.

In related news, Singaporean authorities have been working closely with their counterparts in India to facilitate smooth repatriation procedures for affected workers. Efforts are also being made by local welfare organizations to provide necessary assistance to those who may be impacted by this decision.

As the impact of these expulsions continues to unfold across various sectors within Singapore's Indian diaspora community, many have expressed concern about potential job losses and social implications that could arise from such moves.

Mustafa Centre did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday afternoon.

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