SINGAPORE, Nov. 3 -- A former employee of socialite Kim Lim was yesterday sentenced to 22 months' jail after stealing a luxury watch and cash from her employer, misusing a company credit card and drink-driving in a company vehicle.

Tey Jing Wen, 33, was also fined S$3,500 (RM11,200) and disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for two years from her release.

She pleaded guilty on October 8 to five charges, including theft as a servant, criminal breach of trust as an employee, driving without a valid licence and drink-driving.

Another five charges were taken into consideration during sentencing on Monday.

The court documents stated that the stolen items included a Patek Philippe watch valued at S$73,000 and red packets ...