Maid from Indonesia thanks Singapore employers for letting her drive their Mercedes-Benz

A domestic helper posted on Facebook to thank her employers for allowing her to learn to drive and obtain a driving licence in Singapore.

Ms Merna Astinar gave a shoutout to Mr Oñg Thiam Huat and Mrs Er Shu Qìan of Tampines St 71, the couple she works for, on the Singapore Incidents public group on Thursday (Apr 14).

“Because of my employer I can learn (to) drive car and get my driving license in Singapore (ALHAMDULLILAH). Really I am very lucky to be their maid,” wrote Ms Astinar.

In the comments to her post, she said she learned to drive in Singapore, at the ComfortdelGro Driving Centre.

She added that she has been driving for four years already, and it appears that this is something of a dream come true for her.

“Even by say(ing) thousands thank you still not enough to express my gratitude to my employer. I’ll pray to ALLAH may ALLAH always bless You añd Your family,” adding that she hopes she can continue to be a good helper and driver for their family.

Ms Astinar posted a photo of her employers, as well as a short video clip of herself driving their car at night.

While many commenters on her post congratulated her on her achievement, one warned her to take care, since the car is a Mercedes-Benz.

Others wrote that the arrangement makes both the helper and employer happy since Ms Astinar has been able to add driving to her duties.

Some netizens wrote that it was refreshing to read a good story about a helper and her employers for a change.

The kindness of Ms Astinar’s employers is what stood out to other commenters.

/TISG

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