Tiger Parent Woken Up by Unexpected Intruder in Maid’s Room
On a bright morning that should have been routine in a Bukit Timah condo, Wang and her husband were alarmed by a scene that turned their day upside down.
What Happened?
- Wang’s Indonesian maid, Lily, typically laced up at 6 am sharp, ready to whip up breakfast.
- That morning, her husband thought Lily might have overslept and went to wake her.
- Instead of finding a sleepy housekeeper, he opened the door to find Lily curled in bed with an unidentified man—who was barely dressed in boxer shorts.
- “Who are you!” the husband shouted before dialing 999.
Police Investigation
The police soon questioned the mysterious man—a Bangladeshi national—and Lily. It turned out that Lily had been bringing this man home for the past two weeks, sneaking him into the house under the cover of night.
- During the interrogation, Lily confessed to the arrangement.
- Police found several packets of condoms in the man’s bag, many already opened, and oral contraceptives in Lily’s room.
- Wang suspects Lily timed her visits for when the house was quiet, ensuring the intruder slipped out before dawn.
Wang’s Hormes
According to Wang, the whole affair came to light because her brother had stayed over a night and played football until 3 am, creating a “late‑start” that forced Lily and the intruder to stay up longer than usual.
“They overslept and got caught,” Wang says.
Aftermath and Next Steps
- Wang and her husband instructed Lily to pack her belongings and return to the agency.
- They insisted that Lily be repatriated rather than being sent to another employer—reporting “her behavior was irresponsible, and no one can guarantee the same thing won’t happen again.”
Why This Matters
In a city where foreign workers are essential, incidents like this spotlight the need for safety, transparency, and rigorous screening before granting households the privilege of domestic help.
So, while the food was still sizzling, the real surprise was a headline-worthy scandal that brought the ‘helping hand’ into the realm of drama.
