Basically no.
My understanding is that the law is intended to prevent people bringing in their relatives, friends etc on domestic helper's visa.

However I've heard stories that exemption could be made on case by case basis by special permission (don't know how though).

Some people circumvent this restriction by using their friend (of different nationality) as the sponsor and do an underhand transfer once they are here. It is illegal and there could be serious consequences if you get caught though.....

Cheers
SK