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by PNGMK
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: Help to avoid future "NS Issues"
Replies: 5
Views: 379

Re: Help to avoid future "NS Issues"

I don't think you missed anything except the 364 day loophole (you can apply for exit permits for one day less than a year which has something to do with the bond).
by PNGMK
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Importing, Buying and Selling Cars & Other Vehicles
Topic: Importing a Motorbike
Replies: 32
Views: 1991

Re: Importing a Motorbike

I would find an independent dealer to do it. Mah is correct - you will fail homologation if one part does not match. Most dealers now bring bikes in batches to cut this risk down - a container load at a time. Beware though that the costs are eye watering - I've been told as much as $40,000 to do a s...
by PNGMK
Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: My Nightmare Experience with a Property Agent
Replies: 12
Views: 700

Re: My Nightmare Experience with a Property Agent

It's to the advantage of the local and expat landlord population.

Only when we see someone notable and embarrassing for the Singapore govt stitched up will this change. This is partly why local landlords are not keen to rent to certain parties who have influence.
by PNGMK
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: How to do saving & lower cost of living in Singapore?
Replies: 35
Views: 1347

Re: How to do saving & lower cost of living in Singapore?

We are counting down the years now until we leave and I've become quite tight fisted. Trying to make hay while the sun shines.
by PNGMK
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: My Nightmare Experience with a Property Agent
Replies: 12
Views: 700

Re: My Nightmare Experience with a Property Agent

This is pretty much standard practice here. Nothing you've written is out of the ordinary. You're actually fortunate that she even presented your offers. The issue is that there is no overriding tenancy act or rental act in Singapore.
by PNGMK
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:44 am
Forum: PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Topic: Singapore Citizenship approval chances Malaysian indian
Replies: 24
Views: 1728

Re: Singapore Citizenship approval chances Malaysian indian

Very rarely do Malaysian Indians become SC. I can't say I've ever met any. What I do see is Malaysian Indians using Singapore employment or relationships (found here) as a stepping stone to migrate onto greener pastures. I dated a Tamil Malaysin girl in the 80s who married a Dutchman and moves there...
by PNGMK
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: Parenting, Family & Schools
Topic: Thinking of Divorce
Replies: 20
Views: 1935

Re: Thinking of Divorce

korosensei wrote:
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 4:08 pm
yea i think because im a new mom and overwhelm with household chores, work and taking care of baby. can anyone advise me on how to overcome this. TIA!
Can you afford a helper? Or even a part time cleaner?
by PNGMK
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: Parenting, Family & Schools
Topic: Thinking of Divorce
Replies: 20
Views: 1935

Re: Thinking of Divorce

Lisafuller wrote:
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:29 pm
PNGMK wrote:
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 8:42 pm
Lisafuller wrote:
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 3:42 pm


Yes this is a good read, it's how I learned about stonewalling. Had no idea it had a name before then.
Contempt was what destroyed my first marriage. It's almost impossible to reverse.
If you had a chance to have a do over, what you do anything differently?
Not marry her.
by PNGMK
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
Topic: Will Darlie toothpaste be next?
Replies: 23
Views: 968

Re: Will Darlie toothpaste be next?

I don't think so.
by PNGMK
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Topic: PR CHANCES from LTVP+
Replies: 9
Views: 669

Re: PR CHANCES from LTVP+

Filipino's are classed as ''others". You may get in tho.
by PNGMK
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Parenting, Family & Schools
Topic: Thinking of Divorce
Replies: 20
Views: 1935

Re: Thinking of Divorce

There are a lot of good books out there that can really help… many available to borrow for free from NLB, including ebooks. I can’t recall which book I read it in, but there is something called the four horsemen, which is quite useful when facing a potential marital apocalypse. The Four Horsemen: C...
by PNGMK
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Topic: ChatGPT calculates your PR Probability!
Replies: 24
Views: 2007

Re: ChatGPT calculates your PR Probability!

Sadly in the Singapore context it is virtually worthless if it doesn't take into consideration race/ethnicity and age & fertility because we all know Singapore also uses immigration to bolster it's (in it's eyes) ideal demographic percentages and future NS needs. Good for discussion but please don'...
by PNGMK
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Buying property in Singapore as dual-nationality
Replies: 6
Views: 1966

Re: Buying property in Singapore as dual-nationality

I should add that there are additional burdens on being a US Citizen that may make this unpalatable. The foremost being taxation on capital gains (AFAIK).
by PNGMK
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Buying property in Singapore as dual-nationality
Replies: 6
Views: 1966

Re: Buying property in Singapore as dual-nationality

Actually I don't think it's a problem and you're in a very interesting situation where you can buy a property cheaper than a PR!. The FTA is there. There is no rule stopping a PR having dual citizenship. I wouldn't change the passport your PR is linked to but use your US citizenship to request an AB...

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