Morning Digest, Jan 23
Maid wants to sleep at 10:30pm but her employer says “she cannot sleep so early” as she rests in the afternoon
SINGAPORE — An employer was frustrated with her maid because the latter wanted to go to bed at night around 10.30 pm, despite getting more than 4 hours of rest in the afternoon.
In a post to Facebook group FDW in Singapore (working conditions forum), the employer asked others: “What time does your domestic helper wakes (sic) up and what time do you allow them to sleep”.
Kate Pang found her bra in her daughter’s school bag, asks daughter ‘Miss the taste of breast milk too much?’
SINGAPORE — Kate Pang, 39, Singaporean and Taiwanese former actress and television host, was surprised when she recently discovered an unusual item in her daughter’s school bag. She explained that on winter vacation, Kate helped her daughter organize her stuff and found her bra with her other school materials.
The actress asked her daughter why she was taking her bra to school. “Do you miss the taste of breast milk too much?” she jokingly asked in her photo caption – which is primarily addressed to her daughter. In the Instagram post, she shared the photo revealing the unexpected.
Lee Hsien Yang showcases ‘latest masterpiece’ Chinese New Year dress from his wife Lee Suet Fern
SINGAPORE — Not only is Ms Lee Suet Fern a distinguished lawyer, but she also has considerable talents when it comes to sewing as well. Her husband, Mr Lee Hsien Yang, showcased her “latest creation” in a Facebook post on Saturday afternoon (Jan 21), the eve of Chinese New Year.
“Introducing the latest creation from my incredibly talented wife!” he wrote with understandable pride. Mr Lee continued, “Since taking dress-making classes two years ago, she has been mastering the art of creating her own clothes. Her latest masterpiece is a stunning red dress featuring rabbit motifs, perfect for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. #handmadewithlove #diyfashion #chinesenewyear“
Bong Qiu Qiu’s CNY cookies sent to her customers crushed during delivery, says ‘Our biggest headache was courier standard’
SINGAPORE — Bong Qiu Qiu, a Singaporean lifestyle content creator and owner of Qakes & Bakes (@qakesandbakes), recently shared her disappointment with delivery couriers. In her Instagram post, the blogger expressed how the cookies that she sells were crushed when being delivered to her clients.
“Our biggest headache was courier standard 
Headache still can settle actually, we replace, we refund, we apologise. All these at our own cost.. Nevermind..,” Qiu Qiu stated. “And then looking at customers being disappointed with crushed cookies/ goli.. This is more than headache.. It’s heartache,” she added.
Chain collision of 6 vehicles at PIE on CNY Eve, 5 people hospitalised
SINGAPORE — Six vehicles were involved in a chain collision along the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) at around 5 am on Saturday, Jan 21. It was reported that the accident happened along the PIE towards Tuas after the Central Expressway (Seletar Expressway) exit.
Two sedans, two taxis, a lorry, and a motorcycle were involved in the accident. Facebook page SG Road Vigilante uploaded a video of the aftermath, showing the two cars by the road divider and debris scattered in the area.
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