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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.

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.

That's a weird one. Either way I think you're ok.

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.

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...

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?

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.

I don't think so.

Filipino's are classed as ''others". You may get in tho.

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...

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'...

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).

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...

Very interesting report Taxico. Your life has certainly changed. I spend a fair bit of time in Malaysia these days but have never "resided" there. KL looks easy enough but Johor not so much to me. FYI there is a Mustafa opening in JB near city square. Get some medical care for your wife (I assume yo...

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