Elvin Ng surprises former helper in Indonesia with pineapple tarts and family trip
In a recent episode of CNA Insider's On The Red Dot, Singaporean actor Elvin Ng and his mother flew to Indonesia to surprise their former helper, Jumi, whom they hadn't seen in 12 years.
In a recent episode of CNA Insider's On The Red Dot, Singaporean actor Elvin Ng and his mother journeyed to Indonesia to reunite with their former domestic helper, Jumi. They had not seen her in 12 years. During their time in the entertainment industry in the 2000s, Jumi remained a constant source of support for Ng, even when he worked long hours and faced personal tragedy, such as the death of his father in 2012.
Ng, 45, remembered her as someone who was always gentle and matched the age of his siblings. Jumi had worked for the Ng family for six years before deciding to return to Indonesia in 2014.
During the reunion, Jumi was initially under the impression that she was being interviewed for a video about domestic helpers. However, she was pleasantly surprised when Ng and his mother presented her with pineapple tarts, a treat that Ng loved. This gesture brought tears to Jumi's eyes, as she fondly recalled making the tarts for Ng. As Jumi ate the tarts, Ng and his mother surprised her by revealing their presence, leading her to embrace them and cry again.
Jumi then introduced Ng and his mother to her family, including her husband and four children. She revealed that she had kept various souvenirs from her time in Singapore, including a Coach wallet gifted by Ng. The following day, Ng assisted Jumi in selling snacks near a school, at which point she expressed her aspiration to open her own shop. Ng expressed confidence in her abilities and assured her that she would certainly achieve her goals.
The next day, Ng escorted Jumi and her family to Jakarta for the very first time. They visited the National Monument, also known as Monas, and captured photos together. For Jumi, the three days spent with Ng and his family felt like a dream come true, despite the sadness of knowing it would be their last meeting. Ng reflected on the value of the time they spent together, emphasizing that its worth was not measured by its length but by the closeness and intimacy it brought.
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