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Singapore Redditor shares stories of “horrendous” treatment of foreign domestic workers

Redditor shares mistreatment of foreign domestic workers in Singapore, highlighting that abuse of FDWs can take many forms, including emotional abuse, despite growing legal protections against more visible forms of sexual or physical abuse. Some Redditors defended the access to cheap home help, arguing that it has uplifted the satisfaction of many households in Singapore and helped FDWs “earn money to invest” in their home countries. However, others refuted this argument, stating that the low salary of FDWs leads to undervaluing and abuse, and called for improving the treatment of FDWs.

Kf Seetoh questioned the justification for S$2.26 million expensive tender for “roadside pasar malam space”

Commenting in a Facebook post on Wednesday, KF Seetoh, founder of Makansutra, questioned the $2.26 million tender price for the Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar, and urged the People’s Association (PA) to clarify the justification for the expense. The winning consortium of S-Lite Event Support, TLK Trade Fair and Events, and Enniche Global Trading paid this amount to run the bazaar, with WGS listed as the organising authority. Vendors have struggled with high rental costs and bids needed to secure a space at the bazaar.

Protected reticulated python brutally attacked and killed by group of individuals at Boon Lay Place market

The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES) is appealing for eyewitnesses and information regarding a group of individuals who attacked a protected Reticulated python with a cleaver at Boon Lay Place market. ACRES has submitted information to National Parks Board for investigation.

19-yr-old Malaysian youth to be caned lightly seven times in open court for beating and burning stray dog

A Malaysian Chinese youth who abused and set fire to a stray dog last month, will be caned lightly seven times in open court as part of his punishment. The 19-year-old youth, Braden Yap Hong Sheng, was charged with animal cruelty for causing undue pain to a brown female dog in front of premises at Jalan Impian Emas 22, Taman Impian Emas, Skudai, at 1.49 am on 27 March. Yap pleaded guilty to the charge in the Johor Bahru Sessions Court last week. On Tuesday (18 Apr), Sessions Judge Datuk Che Wan Zaidi Che Wan Ibrahim delivered the verdict to cane Yap lightly seven times, and added that Yap should be placed on a one-year good behavior bond with a surety of RM10,000 (approx. 2,255 USD) for his offense. The light caning on Yap will be held in open court at 9am on 21 May.

NEA announces ‘no more second chance’ policy for diners who fail to return trays and crockery

The National Environment Agency (NEA) has announced stronger enforcement actions against diners who fail to return used trays and crockery in public eating places such as hawker centres, coffee shops, and food courts from 1 June. NEA stated that offending diners will be asked for their particulars, and first-time offenders will be issued a warning instead of an advisory, while subsequent offenders will face fines or court charges. NEA and SFA aim to reinforce good habits and deter the minority of diners who repeatedly fail to return their used trays and crockery. They also want to ensure that the good efforts of the majority of diners who return their used trays and crockery are not marred by the inconsiderate behaviour of the minority.

Business man opens pizza stall to prepare autistic son for future self-reliance

Henry Teong, a 56-year-old businessman with no prior experience in the food industry, and his wife opened a pizza stall, 168 Neapolitan Style Pizza, to prepare their 16-year-old autistic son, Jonus, for future self-reliance. The couple hopes to create a job for Jonus at the stall someday and train him to develop a sense of belonging and habit of doing something without forcing him to change his way of life. Netizens have applauded Mr Teong and his wife’s dedication to their son, and Rainbow Centre Singapore has also commended their story, hoping for more opportunities for autistic individuals to work and contribute meaningfully to society.

MUIS apologises for phrasing in notice to Bangladeshi migrant workers for Eid Prayers in dormitories

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) apologizes for the phrasing in a notice published on Singapore Bangladesh Society (SBS) which advised Bangladeshi migrant workers to perform their Eid prayers in their respective dormitories. In an official statement on Monday, MUIS clarified that mosques remain open to all and up to three prayer sessions will be provided to accommodate the expected demand.

Despite Prof Faishal’s claim of 3 million attendees, crowd numbers at Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar remain unclear

Around three million people have attended the Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar this year, according to Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development, Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim. These figures, however, have been contested by some visitors and media outlets, with reports of light or deserted foot traffic in some areas of the bazaar. T

Malaysian entrepreneur treats housemaids to lavish RM10,000 gift and island vacation

A Malaysian entrepreneur, Farahwen, gifted her three domestic workers RM10,000 as “duit raya” and took them on a three-day, two-night staycation to a private island, chartering a helicopter for transportation. Farahwen shared a video of her maids’ joy and surprise when they received the gift, which she referred to as a blessing for their families. The self-proclaimed entrepreneur is known for flaunting her luxurious lifestyle on TikTok, including spending RM1.3 million on international school fees for her son and spending RM20,000 on new clothes for Raya.

Employer crowdfunded over S$160,000 for domestic worker who diagnosed with aneurysm, and sent her back to reunite with family in Indonesia

Saripah, an Indonesian domestic worker, suffered a brain aneurysm and was hospitalized in Singapore. The illness could have cost her tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, which she is not entitled to as a foreign worker. Her employers launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoGetFunding to raise at least S$150,000 to cover all her medical bills and other expenses, including her repatriation cost of S$18,000. The campaign successfully raised more than S$160,000, and Saripah was able to fly back to Indonesia to continue receiving medical care.