Singapore is a wealthy enclave and has a population of five million people, 200,000 of which are foreign maids mostly from the Philippines. One lucky lady and devoted servant, who refused to be named for fear of jealous reprisals in the poverty-stricken Philippines, inherited 6 million Singapore dollars (more than $4 million US) from her late employer after more than 20 years of faithful service.

“I am the luckiest maid in Singapore, with or without the money… There were no secrets between us. I was not surprised at all when she told me how much I was going to get,” said the 47-year-old single woman identified only by the pseudonym, Christine.

Her benefactor was Quek Kai Miew, a medical doctor and philanthropist who died last year at the age of 66. Due to the fact that she had also cared for the doctor’s late mother, she had been informed back in 2008 when the will was executed that she was to be a beneficiary of the estate. Her inheritance included cash and a luxury apartment near the Orchard Road shopping belt.

“Christine” is now applying for permanent residency in Singapore, but does not believe her new found wealth will in any way alter her current lifestyle.

“I am still who I was before. I cannot behave differently because I have money now,” she told the press.
Benefactor and maid became close friends and genuinely cared for each other. Christine was truly devastated when Quek passed away suddenly last year.

The twists and turns of life’s heartbreaks and challenges are very strange indeed.

Good things (as well as bad) can happen to any of us at any time.

Check out this video depicting the abusive lot of many maids in Singapore.



source : weirdasianews

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Singapore, 12 May 2011 - Shape Yoga in the City, organised by SPH Magazines Pte Ltd, will be held at *SCAPE on Sunday, May 15. Registration was opened to 200 participants at a nominal fee of $15 per person at www.shape.com.sg.

The program will commence at 7am with a yoga session led by Copper Crow, Country Managing Teacher for Pure Yoga, followed by refreshments and wellness talks. All participants will also walk away with an attractive goodie bag.

As Singapore's leading health and fitness magazine for women, Shape champions an active and well-balanced lifestyle for the modern woman. Shape Yoga in the City 2011 is Singapore's inaugural women-only mass yoga event.

It is set to be Shape's second signature event - in addition to Shape Run, an annual women-only race which will take place for the sixth consecutive year on July 24.

Susanah Cheok, Group Editor, Fashion & Beauty, SPH Magazines, said: "Shape magazine is extremely proud and excited to bring to its readers its first-ever outdoor yoga event.

As Shape is invariably dedicated to engaging readers and encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle, as organisers, we feel this is a targeted and relevant activity for our readers, many of whom are already yoga enthusiasts. Holding the event in the heart of Singapore's shopping belt is also strategic in being central, convenient and apt."

Irene Tan, Deputy Managing Director, Fashion & Beauty, SPH Magazines, said: "As Singapore's leading women's wellness magazine, Shape is pleased to launch the country's premiere ladies-only mass yoga event. Shape Yoga in the City is part of our sustained efforts to promote an active and healthy lifestyle amongst busy female urbanites.

The launch of this signature event is also timely as we celebrate the magazine's seventh anniversary this year. We believe the workout will reach out to runners and non-runners alike, and we look forward to a morning of fun and high energy this May 15. We also thank our esteemed sponsors for their partnership and support of this event."

Shape Yoga in the City is proudly presented by Pure Yoga, with Yoplait as the official partner and *SCAPE as the official venue.

source : divaasia

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SINGAPORE - Local television host Quan Yifeng was charged in court today with two counts of mischief and one count of using criminal force on a taxi driver.

Ms Quan allegedly got into an altercation with a taxi driver, Chan Swee Kong, 52, after he refused to help her load her luggage into the boot of the taxi.

According to earlier reports, he accused her of wrecking his taxi and even kicking him in the groin. He said that she kicked his groin and a car door, then locked herself in the taxi for 15 minutes to thrash it. She allegedly damaged a fare meter and a receipt printer of a ComfortDelGro taxi owned by Mr Chan.

She later came back with allegations of her own that he slammed his car door on her, and swore at her.

The incident took place on June 26, 2010 at around 8:40 am along Upper East Coast Road.

Represented by her lawyer, Subhas Anandan, Quan appeared in court today looking calm, according to media reports.

For each charge of mischief, she could be jailed up to a year, fined, or both if convicted.

For the other charge of using criminal force, she could be jailed up to three months, fined S$1,500 or both.

The pre-trial conference for her case will be held on June 29 this year.

Television host Quan Yifeng showing off the bruise on her back.
She said taxi driver, Mr Tan, had shut a door on her and it hit her on the back.

Quan Yifeng's daughter's forehead was also bruised.

The bruise on Quan Yifeng's leg.

The bruise on Quan Yifeng's knee.

Quan Yifeng, seen here with her friend (left), trying to hail another cab after the commotion.

Quan Yifeng seen chatting on the phone while in the cab.

According to taxi driver Mr Tan, television host Quan Yifeng flew into a rage after he failed to help her with her luggage.
She then thrashed his taxi for 15 minutes, ripping out his equipment and spilling his change everywhere.

52-year-old cab driver Mr Tan holding his damaged mobile phoene and outpatient appointment cards.
He said that his wrist is inflamed and the recovery would require him going to the hospital for checkups over a couple of years.

ellenja@sph.com.sg
source : asiaone

Quan Yifeng charged with mischief

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