Indonesian Maid Singapore

Indonesian maid agencies with biodata on SmartMaid

These licensed agencies publish the Indonesian helpers on this page. Each count is live and links to that agency's Indonesian biodata.

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  Toto Employment1,802 Indonesian maid biodataMarine Parade (Central) · EA Licence 24C2313
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  Luce Employment Agency79 Indonesian maid biodataEA Licence 26C3376
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  Sunrise Maid & Manpower Pte Ltd17 Indonesian maid biodataHougang (North-East) · EA Licence 26C3301
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  Asset Agency12 Indonesian maid biodataHougang (North-East) · EA Licence 11C4090
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  Apple Prime Placement Pte. Ltd8 Indonesian maid biodataOrchard (Central) · EA Licence 26C3517
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  Haven Hands Pte Ltd7 Indonesian maid biodataChangi (East) · EA Licence 25C3257
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  Hansing Recruitment Pte Ltd6 Indonesian maid biodataEA Licence 23C1646
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  Home Sweet Home Professional Recruitment Agency6 Indonesian maid biodataOrchard (Central) · EA Licence 20C0124
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  Melor Workforce Pte Ltd4 Indonesian maid biodataNovena (Central) · EA Licence 26C3588
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  Greatlink Employment Pte Ltd1 Indonesian maid biodataEA Licence 23C1460
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  ihome Agency1 Indonesian maid biodataSouthern Islands (Central) · EA Licence 26C3446

Sorted by number of Indonesian biodata on SmartMaid. Where an agency has provided its EA licence number, it is shown on its card; you can check it on MOM's EA directory.

Compare Indonesian maid agencies with their office areas and EA licence numbers.

Hiring an Indonesian maid in Singapore: what to expect

Indonesian helpers have worked in Singapore homes for decades, and many families hire an Indonesian maid for cooking, child care and caring for older relatives. Profiles range from first-time helpers who have just completed training to experienced helpers with several Singapore contracts behind them. Our complete guide to hiring an Indonesian maid covers the process from shortlist to start date.

Language

Bahasa Indonesia is usually the first language, and it is close to Malay, which helps in many Singapore households. Many helpers also list English at a basic or conversational level, and some list Mandarin, Hokkien or Cantonese picked up in previous jobs. The biodata shows her languages; the interview shows how comfortable she is in practice.

Experience and training

Experienced helpers often describe their previous households and duties in their biodata. For a first-time helper, ask the agency what training she has completed and which skills were covered. First-time helpers also attend MOM's Settling-In Programme; your agency will explain the current requirements.

Working styles

Every helper is different. Some prefer a clear written routine; others like to take initiative once they know the home. Talk about how you like things done, how you will give feedback and how she can raise questions. Those conversations prevent most early misunderstandings.

Indonesian transfer maids vs new maids from Indonesia

On SmartMaid right now there are 18 Indonesian transfer maids and 1,925 Indonesian maids who are new hires or not listed as transfers.

• Transfer: she is already working in Singapore. You can usually meet her in person, and the start is usually sooner, subject to her release and the new Work Permit. Browse Indonesian transfer maids.
• New hire: she is recruited from Indonesia or is between contracts. The pool is larger and the process usually takes longer. Browse new Indonesian maids.

Skills employers look for in Indonesian helpers

Cooking

Cooking is often the first skill families ask about. Many Indonesian helpers cook home-style Indonesian and Malay dishes, and those with Singapore experience often cook Chinese dishes too. Ask which dishes she can make confidently and whether she is happy to learn your family's recipes. See our article on choosing an Indonesian maid for cooking, or browse Indonesian cooking maids.

Elderly care

853 Indonesian helpers on SmartMaid list actual elderly-care experience. For an older family member, ask about mobility support, medication reminders and night care, and share the care plan with her. Browse all elderly care maids. You can also open Indonesian maids for elderly care, showing only those with experience.

Infant and child care

Check which age groups she has looked after and for how long. For babies, ask about feeding, sterilising and sleep routines; for school-age children, ask about homework help and supervision.

For child care, look for the ages of the children she looked after, how many, and for how long.

Food, faith and daily routines

Many Indonesian helpers are Muslim, and practice differs from person to person. Some will be comfortable handling any food, others prefer not to handle pork or alcohol, and many would like time for prayers or to fast during Ramadan. The simplest approach is to ask each helper openly, explain your household's meals and routines, and agree arrangements before she starts. Our article on cooking expectations and dietary needs suggests how to have that conversation respectfully, and our guide to cultural sensitivity in the first two weeks helps with the early days.

Indonesian maids with Singapore experience

253 Indonesian helpers on SmartMaid list previous work in Singapore. Local experience can mean she already knows HDB or condo routines, local markets and the dishes families here enjoy. Ask about her last household and her reason for moving on. See all ex Singapore maids.

How to shortlist Indonesian maid biodata

1. Set your must-haves. Use the filters for transfer or new hire, main skill, age and language.
2. Read beyond the headline. Work history, skill notes, food preferences and rest-day preference often decide fit. See reading a maid biodata.
3. Keep a short list. Five profiles is plenty: see the five-profile shortlist method.
4. Enquire clearly. Tell the agency your household size, duties and preferred start date. Tips: enquiry messages that get faster agency replies.
5. Interview well. Ask open questions and test the skills you need most. See interview questions that reveal real fit.

What an Indonesian maid biodata tells you

If something is missing, ask the agency to fill the gap before the interview. Agencies usually know far more about the helper than fits on one page.

Past employers and countries matter most: Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Middle East each teach different routines. See reading a maid biodata for the other fields.

Interviewing an Indonesian helper

1. "What time did you usually start and finish work in your last home?"
2. "Which dishes can you cook without a recipe?"
3. "How did you care for the children or the grandparent in your last job?"
4. "What would you do if the baby had a fever at night?"
5. "Is there any food you prefer not to handle?"
6. "What would you like me to know about you?"

Helping an Indonesian helper settle in

The first weeks go more smoothly when expectations are written down and feedback is regular. Share a simple daily schedule, show her where things are kept, and demonstrate how you like key tasks done, such as cooking for a young child or helping a grandparent in the shower. Agree on prayer times and meal arrangements if they apply to her, and on phone use during working hours.