SINGAPORE – A couple has been jailed for conspiring to make a false declaration in the work permit application of a domestic worker. The six-week jail terms for Kay Siew Hwa, 58, and her husband Woon Meng Fatt, 61, began on Tuesday (Nov 9). They were sentenced in the State Courts on Nov 2. The... » read more
SINGAPORE – A woman allegedly punched her domestic helper’s eyes and struck them with objects such as clothes hangers, causing permanent damage to the victim’s sight. Ummi Kalsum Ali is also accused of pressing a heated iron on the maid’s forearm repeatedly, and slapping her on her face and ears. The 42-year-old was on Wednesday... » read more
SINGAPORE – A woman who abused her domestic worker multiple times was sentenced to six months’ jail on Thursday (March 4). Ong Si Mien, 39, had earlier pleaded guilty to three charges of voluntarily causing hurt to the 33-year-old Indonesian. District Judge Eddy Tham took into consideration three other similar charges when sentencing Ong on... » read more