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F.I.R.E. Singapore Style

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 7:10 am
Posted in Financial Investment
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by malcontent » Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:53 pm » in Financial Investment

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Many of you have probably heard about the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement. In the Singapore context, this seems to be an even...

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Originally I was going to sell my condo as part of that plan but given that the gahmen has decided to ring fence housing almost completely I think...

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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 7:10 am
2nd PR application - Public Servant

Last post by korosensei « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 4:18 am
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 21
by Dracc » Mon, 22 May 2023 11:31 pm » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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Hi all! I've learnt much from reading the posts here, so I'm sharing the details of my own PR applications, for those who may need the info either in...

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goodluck bro!
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Last post by korosensei
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 4:18 am
PR approval chances 2022

Last post by colecules « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:46 am
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 459
by rockstargirl » Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:35 pm » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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Hi,

I would like to ask for your advice on my PR chance. Thank you so much!

Nationality: Indian
Age: 29
Race: Indian
Gender: Female
Marital status:...

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Hello Dear,
Let me update on the status.
I'm still waiting for the outcome from last almost 15 months :(
Would like to know your expert advice if...
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Last post by colecules
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:46 am
MOM will be raising the qualifying salary for Employment Pass (EP) renewals and introducing a points system from Sep 23

Last post by jstdk « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:09 am
Posted in Careers & Jobs in Singapore
Replies: 29
by PNGMK » Mon, 01 May 2023 9:30 pm » in Careers & Jobs in Singapore
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In short it's becoming a points based system and the hurdles on salary floor levels are much harder to overcome as an older employee.

MOM will be...

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the salary benchmarks have been updated:

Wow! Just look at Banking and Financial services age 45 $17700 for 65th percentile!

I think banks...
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Last post by jstdk
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:09 am
the “not whiskey” about malaysia

Last post by malcontent « Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:03 am
Posted in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
Replies: 42
by taxico » Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:46 pm » in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
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so. i’ve been in malaysia for close to a month now. here’s my on-going report on singapore’s northerly neighbor. it may appear to be my grouses but...

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military discounts are still good to have though!

Especially if you can get access to the Navy Exchange store in Sembawang. One guy in my office...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:03 am
Stupid news articles

Last post by smoulder « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:36 pm
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 372
by tiktok » Fri, 17 Feb 2023 9:48 am » in General Discussions
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As we all know, the concept of free press is unknown in Singapore. This results in some bizarre news stories.

From the Straits Times today:

Not...

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When I ask people who are for regime change what specific policy changes they want to see, they usually come up blank. Mostly they just want power...
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Last post by smoulder
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:36 pm
Now I've gone and really done it!

Last post by taxico « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:11 pm
Posted in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
Replies: 6
by sundaymorningstaple » Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:35 pm » in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish

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Can you believe it!!! Took 19.5 years to do it.
This is Post #40,000

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Can you believe it!!! Took 19.5 years to do it.
This is Post #40,000

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they need to make a new mod level for you. emeritus mod....

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Last post by taxico
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:11 pm
Questions on moving to Singapore as a German

Last post by malcontent « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 9:52 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Replies: 8
by GLenA » Sun, 04 Jun 2023 3:46 am » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore

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Hello everyone,

My company offered me a possibility to move to Singapore for a project(1-1.5year), and my company has offered me a 80% bonus on top...

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I am 29Y old and I would move alone.

In that case, I would take the job with the 80% pay increase and simply rent a room here.

As a single...

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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 9:52 pm
Verification of vaccination for foreign child - 2023 status

Last post by ankrish « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 5:11 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Replies: 1
by ankrish » Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:19 pm » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore

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Dear all
As part of our DP applications, we applied to the NIR HPB for the verification of vaccination requirements for our two kids on the 21st of...

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We have received the approval this morning (11th Business day from application).

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Last post by ankrish
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 5:11 pm
Wednesday - Netflix series - Certification rating

Last post by abbby « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 4:51 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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by Wd40 » Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:45 am » in General Discussions

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I wanted to check if the Netflix series Wednesday is appropriate for kids. Found some interesting insights, how different countries rate it....

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My kids and I watched the whole series. It was ok..

Another series which I wish was more kids friendly is Queens Gambit .
My daughter is a big fan...

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Last post by abbby
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 4:51 pm
Enquiry on vaccination requirement for PMLA , LTVP

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 4:09 pm
Posted in Beauty, Health & Fitness
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by Dreamer37 » Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:14 am » in Beauty, Health & Fitness

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Hi i am a Singaporean in early 30s, i plan to marry my Girlfriend who is a PRC late 20s, currently she is still residing in China.

We plan to apply...

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Personally, I feel you would be better off immigrating to the PRC so other Singaporeans can breathe a little bit easier.

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 4:09 pm
Samsung S23 Moon photo

Last post by x9200 « Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:39 am
Posted in Computer, Internet, Phone & Electronics
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by abbby » Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:09 am » in Computer, Internet, Phone & Electronics

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Recently had the chance to try a friend's Samsung S23, took a moon photo with it and suddenly the moon turned AI, elaborate details of the...

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It's a well known Samsung feature almost with a status of a joke now I believe. If I remember correctly it started with a problem of capturing the...

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Last post by x9200
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:39 am
"Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Last post by colecules « Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:43 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Replies: 340
by Michealt » Tue, 09 Feb 2021 5:42 pm » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
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Hi,

Any idea why the Proceed to upload documents in ICA website disappear?

I am trying to check the status of my PR application and usually the...

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Hi, both ways doesn't work for me. I still can apply PR again without mentioned that still got existing applications... etc etc and when i make a...
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Last post by colecules
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:43 pm
Any clause covering a leave of absence and maternity leave of a PEP holders?

Last post by PartyLike-A-Russian « Mon, 05 Jun 2023 4:57 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 3
by PartyLike-A-Russian » Sat, 03 Jun 2023 8:45 pm » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners

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Hello everyone,

My wife is going to apply for a Personalised EP. She is wondering if there is any special clause/rule/law covering maternity leave...

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Called the MOM. The maternity leave part for PEP people is the same as for EP holders.

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Last post by PartyLike-A-Russian
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 4:57 pm
Is Singapore ‘home’ for you?

Last post by Wd40 « Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:15 pm
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore
Replies: 35
by malcontent » Thu, 20 Apr 2023 1:40 pm » in Staying, Living in Singapore
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Do you consider Singapore home? This was an interesting question posed in an expat interview I saw recently. Those who have been here long enough...

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I think the level of gratitude is going to vary depending on the options you had before moving here. If you had no options and Singapore granted you...
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Last post by Wd40
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:15 pm
Futsal in Sengkang

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:54 pm
Posted in Football Fans
Replies: 16
by delpiero10 » Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:30 pm » in Football Fans
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Anyone around the Sengkang/Punngol area interested in getting a wekkly kickabout going at the new Futsal court at the sengkang cc.
We can look at...

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hey, is this still going on??

Wadda you reckon??? Its' been over 6 years and a 3.5 year pandemic since the last post. :roll: #-o :-k ](*,)
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:54 pm
Looking to meet other Singaporean-Foreigner couples!

Last post by jalanjalan « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 8:31 pm
Posted in Events, Gatherings, Making Friends
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by erialC » Sun, 04 Jun 2023 2:16 pm » in Events, Gatherings, Making Friends

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Hello!

I’m Singaporean and my husband’s Canadian. We’re newly married and he’s just relocated to Singapore, so we’re looking to meet and befriend...

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Congrats on your new marriage and escaping Canadian winter ;)
I moved to SG from Canada long ago. I suggest play tourist - go on local tours and...

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Last post by jalanjalan
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 8:31 pm
PR Completion of Formalities

Last post by Ignorant1 « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 6:49 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 1
by EasyComeEasyGo » Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:53 am » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners

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Hi all. Just received email from ICA that my application has been approved. I was then instructed to download the outcome letter. May i know whether...

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Interesting. I never got email . I used the content of the snail mail to do medical letter. Basically doc/clinic will take it and will return it...

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Last post by Ignorant1
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 6:49 pm
School recommendation please!!

Last post by lovesgforever « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:42 pm
Posted in Parenting, Family & Schools
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by Newtospore » Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:21 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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I am looking for primary school for my son, who has a mild ADHD and tends to be a bit disorganized/unfocused in the class. Due to years of bad...

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Hi. Does anybody know about a good violin school in Singapore for an 8 years old? I checked online and saw a few different ones. I saw this place...

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Last post by lovesgforever
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:42 pm
Limits on helper solo overseas travel?

Last post by abbby « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:37 am
Posted in Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues
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by TheRitz » Sat, 03 Jun 2023 7:12 pm » in Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues

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Is there some limit on where helpers can travel overseas? I know solo travel (not with their employer) to their home country and Johor is okay.

But...

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Mine has travelled with me overseas for holidays.

But if you are referring to them travelling alone, then have to be cautious because the insurance...

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Last post by abbby
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:37 am

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