Death of Annie Ee

Annie Ee Yu Lian

Annie Ee
Born	1988 Singapore
Died	April 13, 2015(2015-04-13) (aged 26–27) Singapore
Nationality	Singaporean
Occupation	Domestic worker
Known for	Victim of abuse and homicide

The death of Annie Ee refers to the tragic case of a 26-year-old domestic worker in Singapore who died on 13 April 2015 due to severe abuse by her employers. The case garnered significant media attention and sparked discussions on the treatment of domestic workers in Singapore.

Background

Annie Ee was born in 1988 in Singapore. She worked as a domestic worker and was employed by Tan Hui Zhen and Pua Hak Chuan. Ee was described as a kind and gentle person who had a mild intellectual disability.

Abuse and Death

Annie Ee suffered prolonged abuse at the hands of her employers, Tan Hui Zhen and Pua Hak Chuan. The abuse included physical beatings, starvation, and psychological torment. The abuse escalated over time, leading to severe injuries.

On 13 April 2015, Annie Ee succumbed to her injuries and died. An autopsy revealed that she had suffered multiple fractures, bruises, and other injuries consistent with prolonged abuse.

Legal Proceedings

Following her death, Tan Hui Zhen and Pua Hak Chuan were arrested and charged with her murder. In December 2017, they were convicted of causing grievous hurt with a weapon and sentenced to 16.5 years and 14 years in prison, respectively. The case highlighted the need for better protection and rights for domestic workers in Singapore.

Impact and Reactions

The death of Annie Ee led to widespread outrage and calls for reforms in the treatment of domestic workers. Various non-governmental organizations and advocacy groups called for stricter regulations and better enforcement of existing laws to protect domestic workers from abuse.

See also

• Domestic worker
• Human rights in Singapore
• Abuse
• Homicide