The high‑profile case of Indonesian domestic helper Parti Liyani casts a long shadow over Singapore’s glossy facade, as it brought to light the vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers in the city‑state. Accused of stealing 144 items valued at over $50,000 from her employers—the family of former Changi Airport Group chairman Liew Mun Leong—Parti faced a four‑year legal battle that ended in a landmark acquittal in September 2020. Beyond its legal ramifications, her case challenges the integrity of the justice system meant to protect migrant workers.
Central to Parti’s battle for justice was the support from the Humanitarian Organization for
