Behind closed doors: Exhibition highlights struggles of foreign domestic workers in Singapore
The Straits Times - Singapore·2026-01-31 19:00
SINGAPORE – For 1.5 years, a 31-year-old foreign domestic worker (FDW) endured daily scoldings from her employer about her work.
She also felt constantly hungry, as she was given only limited portions of food. In one instance, she had to carefully ration one packet of kangkong over several days. In just six months, she lost 15kg.
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penguin59 02/02/2026
looks like before hiring both employer n employee need couselling
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shock 01/02/2026
Instant Change also same rejects com’g.Just circulat’g probl to others.Safer stay @home;work part x+cctv.Awful Expat/foreign talent experience many.Costly/no solution.Zero birth if cmi all.If cannot mould-join/embrace/marry them as vip/ favourite pr/citizen eventually.Farsighted Mrs lky ban similar background helper cos preempt risk of family breakup as grad mum go work full x n family left to hot maid to cover her to give dirty thrill home alone with boy/men etc.Kid/folk bow to her2.Unreported!
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TT571203 01/02/2026
They are like you and me. Have feeling. Don't overboard to ill-treat them. Dislike them, please change and get a new replacement.
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TT571203 01/02/2026
Good morning to everyone, 大家好,be more realistic. Don't treat domestic helpers as slaves.
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Astro KW 03/02/2026
Unfortunately, there are 'Employers' (not too many, hopefully) that will bully and abuse théir helpers, just like there are helpers who are dis honest!? 😏 The Best thing we can do as a people is to educate them and give them an avenue to find help if they are in a Bad situation! 😘
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