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Sep 16, 2009
15 counts of maid abuse <!--10 min-->
<!-- headline one : start --> <!-- headline one : end --> <!-- Author --> <!-- show image if available --> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr></tr> <tr> </tr> <tr> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="padlrt8 georgia11 darkgrey bold">By Elena Chong </td></tr></tbody></table>
A WOMAN was charged in court on Wednesday with 15 counts of abusing and using criminal force on her Myanmar domestic worker. Housewife Peck Choon Khim, 40, is alleged to have used a spatula, a cane and kettle to hit Ms Moe Thandar Lin, 24, on various occasions between last November and March this year. She is also said, among other things, to have punched the maid on the arm and face, kicked her on the knee, and pinched her. In January, Peck allegedly threw salt on her face and hair, and pulled her blouse. On Feb 2 she is accused of throwing a packet of baby wipes and a bundle of vegetables at her. Few days later, she allegedly splashed water at Ms Moe twice for no apparent reason. Peck, represented by Mr K. Sathinathan, will be back in court on Oct 14. If convicted, she faces a jail term of up to three years and a fine of up to $7,500 on each causing hurt charge. For using criminal force, she can be jailed for up to three months and/or fined up to $1,500.
Sep 16, 2009
15 counts of maid abuse <!--10 min-->
<!-- headline one : start --> <!-- headline one : end --> <!-- Author --> <!-- show image if available --> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr></tr> <tr> </tr> <tr> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="padlrt8 georgia11 darkgrey bold">By Elena Chong </td></tr></tbody></table>
A WOMAN was charged in court on Wednesday with 15 counts of abusing and using criminal force on her Myanmar domestic worker. Housewife Peck Choon Khim, 40, is alleged to have used a spatula, a cane and kettle to hit Ms Moe Thandar Lin, 24, on various occasions between last November and March this year. She is also said, among other things, to have punched the maid on the arm and face, kicked her on the knee, and pinched her. In January, Peck allegedly threw salt on her face and hair, and pulled her blouse. On Feb 2 she is accused of throwing a packet of baby wipes and a bundle of vegetables at her. Few days later, she allegedly splashed water at Ms Moe twice for no apparent reason. Peck, represented by Mr K. Sathinathan, will be back in court on Oct 14. If convicted, she faces a jail term of up to three years and a fine of up to $7,500 on each causing hurt charge. For using criminal force, she can be jailed for up to three months and/or fined up to $1,500.
