When a Maid Aired Abuse (and Might Kickoff an Awful Drama)
Picture this: a quiet Tuesday afternoon in Singapore, 4:42 p.m. on August 9th, and the calm of Telok Blangah Crescent is shattered by a disturbing video that rings alarm bells far beyond the local streets.
The Video That Ripples
- A 55‑second clip, capturing a maid repeatedly slapping an elderly woman in the head.
- The footage was shared by a Facebook user who claims the incident happened at Block 21 Telok Blangah Crescent.
- The filmed drama involved a former domestic worker known as Jenny—now with another employer—who supposedly captured the moment while the maid’s new boss’s kid was at a nearby playground.
In the clip, the maid forces her hands into the woman’s face three times. The victim, apparently an 80‑year‑old stroke survivor, can blurly be heard shouting whenever the slap lands.
People Who Know the Scoop
Employer’s Side
Ms. Zhuo, who hired the maid, comes forward. She tells us she’s a 63‑year‑old ad‑guru who knows the elderly woman is her own mother. Neighbours had witnessed the maid’s unapologetic shouting and reprimanding there were in the market.
She’s said she “saw the video but pretended not to know it” because she didn’t want to “burn bridges.” That’s a classic figure of speech—she’s balanced diplomacy over a potentially erupting situation.
Ms. Zhuo hints that the maid could do the cleaning job but has “no excuse for being rough.” She is already planning to send the maid back to Indonesia – no fancy torture or cooking involved.
Third‑Party Insight
We meet Ani, a 35‑year‑old Indonesian maid who’s heard a lot about the incident. Correlating with other accounts, Ani reports that the maid works well in front of others, but gets a bit abusive when alone. Ani confronts the maid, sounding a little “stay. The elderly deserve love, not slapsticks.”
First‑Hand Witness
Jenny, the 31‑year‑old Filipino maid who snapped the video, gives us the original angle. She’s the witness and the photographer of the whole episode. Her account drops the fire‑starter vibes and might hint at a deeper story behind the scene.
Where’s the Resolution?
At this point, the clubs: the employer is mulling a return to Indonesia, the grandparent is confronting the mistreatment, and the maid’s future hangs in the balance. We’re being carried along by these accounts, each carrying their own motivation and heartache.
It’s definitely a messy saga – the world wonders if the citizens of Singapore will rally the Maids? Or if the Village will shout: “Where is the empathy?” Whatever the outcome, we’re hopeful for justice and a less bruised future.
When A Maid Disposed of an Elderly Woman’s Storm of Pain
Jenny’s Day‑in‑Like‑a‑Movie
Jenny had only been on the job for four days when the drama unfolded.
While she was hanging out with other domestic workers downstairs, she spotted the maid repeatedly hitting the 68‑year‑old ah ma. The ah ma wailed for about 15 minutes, but the maid ignored her and kept on attacking.
“I couldn’t just sit there and watch the old lady suffer,” Jenny said. “I grabbed my phone and filmed everything – then I sent the clip to my former employer, hoping she’d intervene.”
Not the First Time
Other workers had already seen similar scenes. They tried to talk to the maid, who flat‑out replied, “I have to hit her because I can’t hear her.”
“I cannot accept such cruelty against a frail elder who needs help,” Jenny added. “It’s simply too harsh.”
The Son Gets Involved
By the time reporters from Shin Min visited on August 11, the maid had already packed up and was about to leave.
The elderly woman’s son, a 58‑year‑old odd‑job worker, confirmed he had reported the incident to the police, the Ministry of Manpower, and an intermediary organization.
Key Takeaways
- Jenny, a new employee, witnessed abuse after only four days on the job.
- She filmed the assault and shared it in hopes of getting help.
- The maid claimed she couldn’t hear the ah ma and felt justified.
- Both employers and the son are now in touch with authorities to investigate.
A Day of Drama with the Housekeeper
The Unexpected Exit
When Mr. Zhuo spoke to Shin Min, he highlighted a surprisingly calm withdrawal from the maid. “No tears, no pleas for a pardon, no dramatic exit—just a courteous goodbye to my mother before she slipped away,” he recounted.
Once the video hit the internet, Mr. Zhuo raised a red flag about the maid’s possible impulsive move. To pre‑empt anything wild, he had her keep the door ajar while helping his mother take a shower the day before.
Neighbors Get Involved
- Neighbors stepped up, voicing concerns and offering comfort after hearing the story unfold.
- Earlier, they’d seen this same maid strike the homeowner’s mother—an odd fact they never had solid proof for.
- Some neighbors recalled a shocking sight: their mother bleeding from a nose clip.
“We didn’t know exactly what to do; the evidence was a bit fuzzy,” one neighbor said, underscoring the perplexity of the whole episode.
Mr. Zhuo’s Plan for the Future
Living with his mother, Mr. Zhuo vows to be hands‑on whenever he’s home and let the maid take it down a notch. “She’s only clocked half a day’s work. I never imagined she’d drop this kind of a smack,” he mused, hinting at the whirlwind that ended up doing the opposite of a gentle service.
