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On 10 February 2009, Lianhe Wanbao published a feature of an elderly couple working as toilet attendants who have to eat outside the public toilet daily just to earn a few extra cents. (Read article here) The Enquirer TV Team manage to catch up with Madam Chen Ying to record this interview with her to shed more light on her daily life.
Watch the video here:
http://wayangparty.com/?p=5151
Excerpts of interview:
SG Enquirer: How long have you been working here ?
Madam Chen: Over a year.
SG Enquirer: How old are you this year ?
Madam Chen: 80
SG Enquirer: Who do you live with ?
Madam Chen: With my son in a three room flat.
SG Enquirer: How much did your son give you a month ?
Madam Chen: $100. I have hypertension and high cholesterol, when I take this $100 to see a doctor, only $2 is left, do you think that is enough ?
SG Enquirer: How much do you earn a month here as a toilet attendant ?
Madam Chen: $600.
SG Enquirer: What are your working hours like ?
Madam Chen: I work 7am to 6pm every day including Sundays.
SG Enquirer: Do you have any rest days ?
Madam Chen: No.
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On 10 February 2009, Lianhe Wanbao published a feature of an elderly couple working as toilet attendants who have to eat outside the public toilet daily just to earn a few extra cents. (Read article here) The Enquirer TV Team manage to catch up with Madam Chen Ying to record this interview with her to shed more light on her daily life.
Watch the video here:
http://wayangparty.com/?p=5151
Excerpts of interview:
SG Enquirer: How long have you been working here ?
Madam Chen: Over a year.
SG Enquirer: How old are you this year ?
Madam Chen: 80
SG Enquirer: Who do you live with ?
Madam Chen: With my son in a three room flat.
SG Enquirer: How much did your son give you a month ?
Madam Chen: $100. I have hypertension and high cholesterol, when I take this $100 to see a doctor, only $2 is left, do you think that is enough ?
SG Enquirer: How much do you earn a month here as a toilet attendant ?
Madam Chen: $600.
SG Enquirer: What are your working hours like ?
Madam Chen: I work 7am to 6pm every day including Sundays.
SG Enquirer: Do you have any rest days ?
Madam Chen: No.
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