Hotel employee charged with molesting tourist in Bugis

A hotel employee in Bugis has been charged with molesting a female tourist. The incident occurred at The Room @ Bugis on Saturday afternoon. The 41-year-old Bangladeshi man is accused of hugging the 45-year-old woman tightly and preventing her from leaving. Court documents allege that the employee committed these acts without the woman's consent. To protect her identity, a gag order has been issued. The tourist, who was traveling alone, reported that the employee had pushed her onto a bed and attempted to sexually assault her. The woman stated she was traveling from March 16 to 25 and had chosen the hotel due to its backpacker-friendly setup. She explained that guests’ beds were separated only by translucent curtains and there was usually only one employee working at the hotel. Feeling scared and unsure after the incident, the woman made a police report and decided to move to another hotel. She expressed that the experience has left her traumatized and plans to seek help upon returning home. The hotel manager confirmed that the employee's job has been terminated following the charge. He indicated that the hotel will enhance its hiring and safety measures, including more frequent staff patrols and possibly requiring staff to wear body cameras in female dormitories.