Having a maid is often seen as a luxury only reserved for the wealthy. But in Singapore, roughly 1 in 5 households hire maids, or “helpers,” as they’re known locally. Now considered a necessity for a well-functioning household, Singaporeans reap the benefits of hiring foreign helpers from nearby Southeast Asian countries. Yet time after time, news stories shed light on the abuses helpers experience from their Singaporean families. But are these cases really the norm? How do ordinary Singaporeans actually think about these foreign domestic workers? We hit the streets of Singapore to find out more.

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