Comments for Nirmala Bonat case: Housewife found guilty at http://www.malaysianbar.org.my , comment 0 to 2 out of 2 comments http://www.malaysianbar.org.my Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:42:59 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/legal/general_news/nirmala_bonat_case_housewife_found_guilty.html#pc_8718 I humbly offer to counsel Yim's children, and also, to hear of the truth of what had happened from both the maid and the employer. If I can recall correctly, I remember that Yim was suffering from postpartum depression after childbirth. Also, the MCA/or someone from the MCA had paid the maid an outright cash of RM30,000/= to relieve her sufferings. I wonder if she had indeed received that cash 'reward' - which, if true, would save her from having to work for some years. For such injuries and strains to have happened, maybe the fault lies with our national system - in our allowing the incoming of maids, but at the same time, not providing sufficient safeguards and protection for both the 'maids' and the 'employers'. Where is their avenue for complaints ? As I know of, the maids' employment agencies are only interested in getting their own share of the commission from both the employers and the maids - instead of being concerned about their welfare or assigning only compatible ladies to be sharing the same household/kitchen. This is a serious matter, not to be taken lightly. This whole episode makes it a sad day for Malaysia, WOMAN-WISE. Probably, the better decision is not to allow maids into homes - to save all complications and troubles. Tan Peek Guat - Tan Peek Guat Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:18:05 +0100 http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/legal/general_news/nirmala_bonat_case_housewife_found_guilty.html#pc_8715 The punishment should fit the crime. 18 years to a housewife who lost her cool and hits her maid - that's against common sense. A fine and a day in jail would have been lesson enough. Unbelievable. Pierre Lim Vey Yeow - Pierre Lim Vey Yeow Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:51:30 +0100