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MOM will be raising the qualifying salary for Employment Pass (EP) renewals and introducing a points system from Sep 23

Last post by PNGMK « Mon, 05 Jun 2023 8:30 pm
Posted in Careers & Jobs in Singapore
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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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My renewal is coming up early next year and as per the SAT tool, I am eligible for S pass :(
I am in financial services, age 44 and salary slightly...
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Last post by PNGMK
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 8:30 pm
Stupid news articles

Last post by tiktok « Mon, 05 Jun 2023 7:27 pm
Posted in General Discussions
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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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And Asia Sentinel did display the POFMA notice at the top of the disputed article. I just checked and it's still there. So that statement by the MHA...
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Mon, 05 Jun 2023 7:27 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
Verification of vaccination for foreign child - 2023 status

Last post by ankrish « Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:19 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore

by ankrish » Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:19 pm » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore

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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Last post by ankrish
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:19 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
PR approval chances 2022

Last post by PrashantSharma3 « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:49 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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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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Hi,

I am new to this platform and 1st time posting an enquiry.
Would like to check your advice for my PR application. Thank you so much....
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Last post by PrashantSharma3
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:49 pm
Futsal in Sengkang

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:54 pm
Posted in Football Fans
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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
Questions on moving to Singapore as a German

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:41 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
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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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Don't they have Google in Germany? Numbeo :roll: #-o ](*,)

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:41 pm
Now I've gone and really done it!

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:36 pm
Posted in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
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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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You ought to get a new designation… isn’t there anything after moderator?

Either one could fit, depending on which side of bed I got up on.........

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:36 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
Replies: 1
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
2nd PR application - Public Servant

Last post by Dracc « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 4:11 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 20
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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Guys I have to share this.. Just today I saw my upload documents option has disappeared...

From what I read, I know this could mean an outcome in...
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Last post by Dracc
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 4:11 pm
School recommendation please!!

Last post by lovesgforever « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:42 pm
Posted in Parenting, Family & Schools
Replies: 12
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
Agent takes fee from Tenant & Landlord; legal?

Last post by abbby « Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:29 am
Posted in General Discussions
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by musical box » Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:08 am » in General Discussions

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Facts

The existing tenant breaking lease ASAP (lease started 01 Jan.....2 year lease...no diplomatic clause).
New tenant (me) takes out 1 yr lease...

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Sounds like a conflict of interest to me. Agent has already taken from the owner and now taking from tenant..

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Last post by abbby
Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:29 am
how long to apply for Singapore citizenship?

Last post by malcontent « Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:46 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 23
by DouglauLee » Mon, 29 May 2023 10:37 am » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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Hi All,

Long time a lurker here.
I obtained my PR in May last year.
Here is my profile;

Malaysian Chinese
Male 41 years old
Salary: 8k/month
Job...

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If you spend enough “soak time” across the border, you will know.

Take a simple thing like iced milo, I don’t even order it here… but in Malaysia?...
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Last post by malcontent
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:46 pm
How to do saving & lower cost of living in Singapore?

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sat, 03 Jun 2023 2:06 pm
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore
Replies: 40
by whitemonster17 » Fri, 17 Mar 2023 1:36 pm » in Staying, Living in Singapore
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Sup good people. Recently, I got a job offer in Singapore (at NUS) and I am a foreigner from a country nearby Singapore.
I'd like to ask if you guys...

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Rediffusion was still a thing when I got here in 82 but after dialectic programming stopped in that year, subscriptions dwindled rapidly and...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 2:06 pm
Canvas picture frame

Last post by abbby « Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:56 am
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore

by abbby » Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:56 am » in Staying, Living in Singapore

Anyone has any good recommendation for shops with affordable large canvas pictures framed up?

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Last post by abbby
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:56 am
PR Approval Chances - 2023

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:12 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 30
by rrp88 » Wed, 18 Jan 2023 5:07 am » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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Hi folks, kindly assess my profile and let me know the chances of getting PR.

Living in Singapore since 2014. 1st time trying for PR.

Nationally -...

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Congratulations & Thank you. It's nice to get props from our readers who have made proper usage of our large archives to help them on their journey....
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:12 pm
PEP processing time (personal employment pass)

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:03 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
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by Kagoli » Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:19 pm » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
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Hi,
I thought it would be a good idea to have a threat just on PEP (personal employment pass) so we can share processing time.
It is mentioned that...

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The length of time is how long is a piece of string? They say 8 weeks, and probably 50% of the time they make it. But they will never 'guarantee' it...
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Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:03 pm

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