Maid cries because she didn’t have any privacy, rest day, and enough sleep, says she had to ‘surrender all personal belongings except watch’
Coming to Singapore to work presents its own set of unique challenges and struggles. We spoke to two foreign domestic helpers about some of the difficulties they have faced.
The two women, Robina Navato or Bhing, 49, and Jo Ann Dumlao, 49, shared their lives working as domestic workers in Singapore.
‘Hospital food court prices are ridiculous!’ — Woman receives thin slice of meat for S$2 at KKH
A member of the public eating at the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital food court critiqued her meal, costing S$7.50 for items that weren’t “worth it” for the price.
A video of the meal from Kopitiam Food Court at the hospital was shared on Facebook page Complaint Singapore on Aug 16.
Elderly crochet artist at Toa Payoh MRT breaks out in tears after getting her first sale in days
A kind Samaritan appealed to the public for support after witnessing an elderly artist breaking into tears following her first sale in days.
Member of the Facebook page Viral Kindness SG, Jaya Dutta featured the elderly crochet seller on Sunday (August 13), noting she was “looking forward” to supporting artists in need.
Former gangster convicted of sexually assaulting three teens at playground slide
A former gang member has been convicted of sexually assaulting three teenagers on a playground slide.
The 50-year-old accused Mustapah Abdullah was convicted by the High Court today (Aug 17) on three counts of sexual assault. Mustapah had claimed trial to the charges and represented himself.
Over 40% Singapore workers choose unemployment over jobs that didn’t allow work-from-home & flexible work hours arrangement
Are Singaporean workers prioritizing life over work? A new study appears to point in this direction.
A recent survey of employees is showing that they’re serious about their preferences when it comes to work, with a significant number, over 40 per cent, saying they would not take a job that did not allow a work-from-home arrangement.