Cases of maids falling to their deaths while at work could soon be a thing of the past, when a new safety awareness programme for foreign domestic helpers is introduced at the end of the month (30 ...

I agree with the letter “Maid agencies must ensure maids are fit to work here” (April 15) and would add that they must make sure the maids are a good match with employers. Regrettably, agencies are ...

MANILA, Philippines – Looking for a maid who can not only cook and clean but also save your kid from a fire? Try a supermaid. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo wants to create the ...

Maids would face a benchmark test on completion of two weeks' training by the Employees' Retraining board, under a new proposal. But Lee Cheuk-yan of the Confederation of Trade Unions said most labour ...

SINGAPORE - High-rise safety is one of the biggest concerns for maids in Singapore, and climbing out of windows is a "big no no", said director of Island Maids, Mr Gabriel Ee. The 31-year-old was ...

For Indonesians, working in Hong Kong as a domestic helper is a huge opportunity for them to make money. Before they can, they need to go through months of training where they are taught, for example, ...