{
  "id": 13378674,
  "title": "‘We are human, not robots’: Maid says she is fed noodles almost daily and made to work until 11pm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/we-are-human-not-robots-maid-says-she-is-fed-noodles-almost-daily-and",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-10T09:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/we-are-human-not-robots-maid-says-she-is-fed-noodles-almost-daily-and-made-to-work-until-11pm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A domestic helper posted on the 'Complaint Singapore' Facebook group, sharing her employer's actions of serving her noodles or fried rice almost daily and expecting her to work until 10 or 11 at night. The helper questioned why some employers failed to follow the terms of their employment contracts. She expressed dissatisfaction with the unhealthy food given to her and the lack of a break from work. Many netizens encouraged her to communicate her concerns directly to her employer, emphasizing the importance of mutual understanding between helpers and employers. Some suggested finding a new employer if the situation did not improve. A fellow domestic helper revealed similar experiences during her eight months with a different family, highlighting the impact of poor nutrition on her health. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) stipulates that employers must provide domestic helpers with three nutritious meals per day, but the helper warned others to prioritize their health above everything else, as poor nutrition could lead to illness and potential job loss.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: A domestic helper has taken to social media to complain that her employer serves her noodles or fried rice almost every day and expects her to keep working until 10 or 11 at night. Posting on the ‘Complaint Singapore’ Facebook group on Thursday (Oct 8), the first-time helper questioned why some employers in Singapore failed to honour the terms of their employment contracts. “Why some…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}