For Indonesian Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs):
- • They speak Indonesian language which is quite similar to the Malay language used here in Singapore. Some of them who are college graduates or had worked in Singapore before would be able to speak and understand simple English.
- • Most of them are Muslims and do not eat pork. However, most of them would not mind handling pork during their course of work if so required by their employers.
- • Generally, they are agreeable to work without day-off in lieu of compensation of salary.
For Filipino Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs):
- • Generally, they have a good command of English.
- • Most of them are Catholics or Christians.
- • Generally, they require at least a day-off per month whereas, some may work without day- off in lieu of compensation of salary.