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20/03/2026

Hari Raya Aidilfitri 🌙✨
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13/02/2026

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Wishing everyone overflowing prosperity, vibrant health, and great success in the year ahead!

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Wishing you and your family a joyful and prosperous Lunar New Year! 🧧

31/12/2025

Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
We sincerely thank you for your continued support and confidence in us. May the year ahead bring you good health, happiness, and success.
We look forward to serving you again in the coming year!

24/12/2025

Wishing you and your family a joyful Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and happiness. Thank you for your trust and support throughout the year. May the New Year bring you good health and continued blessings!

01/11/2025

🌟 Attention Domestic Helpers! 🌟

Caring for little ones can be a rewarding yet challenging journey. Here are some key takeaways to help navigate your role effectively:

Open Communication is Key 💬: Discuss your work responsibilities and rest expectations with your employer early on. Transparency helps avoid misunderstandings!

Prioritise Your Well-Being 💤: Ensure you get adequate rest. Lack of sleep can lead to stress and mistakes. Don’t hesitate to ask for short breaks when needed!

Work-Life Balance ⚖️: Sharing caregiving duties with other family members can lighten your load. Encourage employers to help create a balanced environment!

Know Your Rights 📜: Familiarise yourself with your rights as a domestic worker, including mandatory rest days to recharge.

Seek Support 🤝: If you feel overwhelmed, reach out to organizations like HOME or CDE for help and resources.

Let’s create a caring and understanding environment together! 💖


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/maids-share-room-babies-children-parents-5383371

Behind the jailing of two domestic helpers for baby abuse lies deeper issues around a labour arrangement one expert referred to as "where the home is a worksite and the worksite is a home".

23/10/2025

Considering confinement options and costs? Here’s a quick breakdown for a 30‑day confinement to compare hiring help at home versus going to a confinement centre (Singapore or Johor Bahru). Numbers are based on current rates and assumptions — medical costs excluded.

Four options compared (30 days)

Option 1 — Domestic helper + family night duty

Helper Salary: S$700
Helper Food: S$300
Helper Toiletries/Misc: S$50
Helper sleeping arrangement: S$300
Maid levy: S$60 Total Scenario 1 = 700 + 300 + 50 + 300 + 60 = S$1,410
Domestic helper + family night duty: S$1,410
Helper handles day-to-day baby care, cooking, cleaning and basic newborn tasks. Family covers night feeds/rounds.

Live-in confinement nanny + domestic helper: S$7,210
Nanny provides dedicated postpartum/newborn care; helper does household chores. Includes electricity & food for mum and nanny.

Confinement centre (Singapore): S$15,888
Full-service centre with professional staff, meals, therapies and monitoring.

Confinement centre (Johor Bahru): S$5,788
Cheaper centre option across the border (per referenced article) but involves travel and logistics.

What each option gives you...

Helper + family: most cost‑effective. Great if you have hands-on family support and the helper has newborn experience. Limited professional medical oversight.

Nanny + helper: near‑professional level at home, more personalised care and convenience; costs rise significantly.

Centres: bundled professional services, peer support, and structured care; highest cost but highest level of convenience and monitoring.

Things to consider beyond cost

Medical needs or high‑risk newborns may require professional care a centre or dedicated nurse can better provide.
Hiring a helper usually requires a longer-term employment commitment and admin (work permit, agency), so consider whether you already have a helper or are ready for that process.
Family dynamics, cultural confinement practices, and privacy preferences matter—some families prefer being at home, others value centre routines and support.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/confinement-centres-johor-bahru-gain-popularity-among-singapore-mothers-babies-cheaper-5408296

The relatively lower cost of the confinement packages in Johor is a major pull factor, several mothers tell CNA.

19/10/2025

May this festive season bring you joy, peace, and a lot of happiness!

16/10/2025

You’re not alone. Help is here. ❤️
📉 Fewer than 20 MDWs sought mental health help (2022–2024) — many may be suffering in silence.
✅ Getting help is safe, confidential, and your right.
If you’re struggling:
🗣️ Talk to a trusted friend or community group.
📞 Helplines:
HOME: 9787 3122
FAST FDW Helpline: 1800-339-4357
AWARE: 1800-777-5555
🚨 Urgent support:
SOS: 1767 (24/7)
IMH: 6389 2222 (24/7)
🏥 See a doctor at polyclinics/hospitals for stress, anxiety, sleep issues, headaches, sadness, or panic.
Know your rights:
🩺 You can seek medical care.
🕊️ Rest days and safe work conditions matter.
🚫 If facing abuse/phone/passport withheld, call helplines or 999.
Self-care tips:
🌿 Short breaks, breathing, stretching.
⏰ Regular sleep/meals/water.
🤝 Stay connected with loved ones.
Employers:
💬 Check in, offer rest days/privacy, support early care.
We’ll support you. 💛
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/fewer-20-migrant-domestic-workers-sought-medical-help-public-healthcare-institutions-between-2022-and-2024-mental-health-5403151

Speaking in parliament, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Manpower Shawn Huang added that the Manpower Ministry had not encountered any cases of migrant domestic workers facing legal issues when seeking such assistance.

15/10/2025

💔 Dementia Awareness: A Call to Action! 💔
Did you know that caregiving for individuals with dementia can cost families up to SGD 24,000 a year in Singapore? 😨
It's a heavy burden that many are facing as dementia cases increase.

🛠️ Thankfully, the government is introducing subsidies to help lighten the load!
Here are some key takeaways:
Explore Support Options: Don't hesitate to seek out assistance and subsidies available for dementia care.
Plan Ahead: Understanding the costs involved can help families prepare for the journey ahead.
Community Matters: Awareness and empathy can make a world of difference for caregivers! 🤝
Let’s come together to support those affected and ensure no one feels alone! 🌟
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dementia-caregiving-costs-24000-subsidies-support-5401251

Caregivers of persons with dementia still shoulder a median of S$2,020 in monthly care expenses.

15/10/2025

🚨 Life Lesson Alert! 🚨
A Singaporean man learned the hard way that bending the rules can lead to serious consequences!
He hired his girlfriend as a “maid” to help her stay longer in Singapore, but ended up with a three-week jail sentence instead! 😳
💔 Remember:
Honesty is the best policy: Misleading authorities can have serious repercussions.
Respect the system: Work permits are there for a reason—abide by the rules! ⚖️
Stay wise and informed, everyone! 🌟
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singaporean-man-jail-hire-girlfriend-maid-5398231

The defence said the man paid his girlfriend at least S$700 a month on top of her maid levy and did not make any financial gain.