Lame New Housemaid Rules

About two weeks ago, prior to the new maid arrival, my mom asked me to type and print out these lame rules meant for the new housemaid. Don't laugh ok! I spent some time looking up malay-english dictionary to translate some words.

These are the lame rules !!!

Tugas & Tanggungjawab Pembantu Rumah
Jobs & Responsibilities of Housemaid

Pembantu hendak melaksanakan kerja rumahtangga dengan cekap, ikhlas dan bersih.
The maid has to perform house chores effectively, sincerely and spotlessly.

Pembantu hendaklah mematuhi segala arahan majikan berkaitan dengan kerja rumahtangga. Tak boleh malas kerja, harus rajin.
The maid has to obey every order from master regarding house chores. She cannot slack, must be hardworking.

Pembantu hendaklah sentiasa bersopan-santun, berbudi bahasa dan menghormati majikan serta ahli keluarganya. Jangan bertengkar atau membantah bila majikan membetulkan kesalahan kamu. (Jangan balas mulut)
The maid has to be polite, courteous and respect the master and fellow family members. Do not argue or disagree when master tries to correct you. (No bickering)

Pembantu tidak boleh main telefon. (Bayaran kos telefon mahal) Kalau ingin telefon balik rumah atau kemana-mana, harus minta daripada majikan.
Jangan kasih nombor telefon majikan kepada kawan atau orang lain tanpa pengetahuan majikan.
The maid cannot play with phonecalls. (Cost of phonecall is expensive). If there is a need to call back home or anywhere else, she has to seek permission from master.
Do not give out master's numbers to friends or other people without master's consent.

Jangan bergaul atau berbual-bual (sembang) dengan pembantu jiran-jiran di samping rumah.
Do not mingle or chit-chat with neighbors' housemaids nextdoor.

Tidak dibenarkan cari teman lelaki.
Jangan bawa teman atau kenalan ke rumah majikan.
Jangan cakap dan buka pintu kepada orang tidak kenal
The maid is not allowed to seek boyfriend.
Do not bring friends or acquaintances back to master's residence
Do not speak to and open door to unknown persons.

Pembantu hendaklah mematuhi undang-undang dan menghormati adat dan tradisi majikan.
Jangan sengaja mengingkari arahan majikan (disobey)
Jangan sengaja mengabaikan tugas (neglect duties)
Jangan kasak atau sengaja pecah alat-alat di rumah
Jangan tipu majikan
Jangan cakap bohong and tidak amanah (dishonest)
Jangan curi wang dan barang-barang majikan.
Jangan mengambil apa-apa yang bukan milik kamu.
The maid has to follow rules and respect master's customs and traditions.
Do not disobey master's order.
Do not neglect duties.
Do not be careless and break household items deliberately
Do not lie to master
Do not talk falsely and act dishonestly.
Do not steal master's money and belongings.
Do not take anything that does not belong to you.

Pembantu rumah mempunyai sikap jujur and rajin, pasti disayangi majikan nyonya.
Housemaid that has honesty and hardworking attitude, will be loved by master.