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Best Home Director Mr Tay with officers from Bishan NPC and domestic helpers. (Article composed by Best Home Director Mr Tay) One of the increasingly common questions employers ask their respective maid agencies in Singapore is: "My helper is asking for an advance in salary. Should I help her?" Here at Best Home Employment Agency, our answer is almost always the same: "Don't rush to say yes. Don't rush to say no. First, understand the story behind the request." After nearly 3

Best Home Employment Agency: SG's Top Maid Agency. Many employers in Singapore are now facing an uncertain situation with their Myanmar maid asking to go on home leave after not seeing family members for several years. At Best Home Employment Agency, we fully understand both the emotional needs of Myanmar domestic helpers and the practical concerns employers face when managing childcare, elderly care, and household responsibilities. As a maid agency in Singapore with decades

Best Home Employment Agency: Trusted Maid Agency 2026/27 Award Winner Best Home Employment Agency has been recognised as the recipient of the Trusted Maid Agency 2026/27 award by Asia1. This prestigious accolade was presented in recognition of the company’s exemplary performance and ethical business conduct. The award acknowledges organisations that maintain strict compliance with safety and service protocols while demonstrating an ongoing commitment to providing secure and p

Best Home Director Mr Tay with our latest arriving helpers. Hiring a Filipino domestic helper in Singapore has long been a trusted solution for families seeking reliable household and caregiving support. However, in today’s environment, employers are increasingly finding that Filipino helpers are harder to secure, and the hiring process has become more structured and complex. At Best Home Employment Agency, we believe that understanding the broader context behind these change

Best Home is Singapore's leading maid agency since 1996. Best Home wishes all customers, helpers and partners a wonderful and prosperous year of the Horse 2026! Singapore households continue to rely heavily on domestic helpers for childcare, eldercare, and household management. As we enter 2026, salary expectations and regulatory realities have evolved. This article provides a comprehensive and practical guide to domestic helper salaries in Singapore, based on current market

Best Home is Singapore's leading maid agency for the past 30 years. Hiring a Myanmar Domestic Helper in Singapore 2026: A Complete Guide for Employers The History and Rising Popularity of Myanmar Domestic Helpers in Singapore Myanmar domestic helpers (also known as Myanmar MDW's or maids) have been part of Singapore’s household workforce for decades. In the early years, they were less visible compared to helpers from Indonesia or the Philippines. However, over time, Myanmar h

Best Home has 3 decades of expertise matching Filipina helpers with families in Singapore. Hiring a Filipina Domestic Helper in Singapore 2026: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers Filipina domestic helpers continue to be among the most sought-after maids in Singapore. They are widely valued for their strong English communication skills, professional caregiving standards, and familiarity with structured household management. Many Singapore families, especially those with young

Best Home has been Singapore's leading maid agency since 1996. Complete Guide to Employing a Domestic Helper in Singapore 2026 As we enter 2026, having a domestic helper at home in Singapore has transitioned from being a convenience to becoming, for many households, a necessity. There are approximately more than 300,000 actively employed domestic helpers in Singapore today. They are formally known as Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs), but in everyday conversation, most families

Aftermath of the Telok Blangah Fire in Singapore. A Story That Captured Singapore: Courage, Caregiving, and the True Value of a Dedicated Maid On 29 November 2025, at around 11:10am, a sudden fire broke out at the Level 1 coffee shop of Blk 61 Telok Blangah Heights. Just a few floors above the flames, lives the Koh family with two wheelchair-bound elderly aged 89 and 85. The elderly persons lives were entrusted to their live-in domestic helper, Ms. Nesa Verina, a dedicated ma