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Stupid news articles

Last post by tiktok « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:38 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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Oh, I'm sure we'll be ok.

And why do you think that exactly? Because that's what the government has been telling you your whole life?

Yup that...
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Last post by tiktok
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:38 pm
Frito-Lay source change

Last post by jalanjalan « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:36 pm
Posted in Announcement, Help & FAQ
Replies: 3
by malcontent » Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:27 am » in Announcement, Help & FAQ

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Notice anything different about that bag of chips lately? Frito-Lay has been quietly changing the bags of chips sold here from what used to be...

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Then there's shrinkflation - open a bag of chips and there's like 5 inside.
The cheese ball snacks from IKEA are still good though.

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Last post by jalanjalan
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:36 pm
Will Darlie toothpaste be next?

Last post by PNGMK « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:26 pm
Posted in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
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by malcontent » Tue, 21 Mar 2023 7:55 pm » in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish

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It amazes me how brands like Aunt Jemima can get wiped off the face of the planet, despite not offending anyone… just because some bright spark...

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I don't think so.

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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:26 pm
How to do saving & lower cost of living in Singapore?

Last post by malcontent « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 7:03 pm
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore
Replies: 22
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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Any beer tastes better served ice cold.

Don’t let my British friend hear you say that !

Sacrilege!

It was probably 15 years ago at a bar in...
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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 7:03 pm
PR application chance 2023

Last post by nyanwin « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 6:17 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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by nyanwin » Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:47 am » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners

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Hi All,
Please assess my chance of getting PR approval. Thank you so much!

Age: 29
Marital status: Married
Race: Burmese ( Myanmar )
Education 1:...

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Last post by nyanwin
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 6:17 pm
LTVP Still Receiving Attention - 3 Weeks

Last post by GTR1307 « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 5:38 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 42
by Kentonite » Thu, 24 Mar 2022 9:49 am » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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Hello everyone, I have applied the LTVP for my wife 3 weeks ago and I still see the status as being reflected as receiving attention .

For some...

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Sorry to TS for hijacking your thread but.

I would like to ask if anyone gotten their LTVP IPA recently after ICA announced that they will no...
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Last post by GTR1307
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 5:38 pm
PR CHANCES from LTVP+

Last post by PNGMK « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 2:46 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 3
by mommyof2 » Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:09 am » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners

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Hi folks! Would want to ask for some help to check in your opinion if what are my chances for PR approval.

About me:
Filipino
25 years old
I have 2...

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

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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 2:46 pm
How to actually move out of SG

Last post by malcontent « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:41 pm
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 40
by Lisafuller » Fri, 27 Jan 2023 1:56 am » in General Discussions
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Well guys, after over 20 years here we're getting ready to leave in the fall of 2023. It's actually a lot sooner than we realize, so before then I...

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1. It is important, yes.
2. Ideally, realize any gains (but retain any losses) the year prior to establishing US personhood. Any gains and losses you...
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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:41 pm
Save more on international money transfers with Instarem

Last post by Pal « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:23 am
Posted in General Discussions

by Pal » Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:23 am » in General Discussions

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Send money abroad without the hassle! Instarem makes it easy – with competitive exchange rates and low transfer fees, plus...

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Last post by Pal
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:23 am
CPF accounts of 300,000 foreigners will automatically close from April 2024

Last post by silverken « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 8:01 am
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 21
by MOCHS » Wed, 08 Mar 2023 7:22 pm » in General Discussions
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The days of giving up SG PR/citizenship and letting your CPF idle & collect interest is now officially over .

Good thing they closed this loophole,...

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My understanding is that ICA will renounce for you if you do not act. Once you are no longer a PR, your CPF account will be closed soon depending on...
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Last post by silverken
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 8:01 am
CPF and US Tax Filing

Last post by silverken « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 6:57 am
Posted in Careers & Jobs in Singapore

by silverken » Tue, 21 Mar 2023 6:57 am » in Careers & Jobs in Singapore

I am new to US Tax filing for CPF. I would like to seek advice for:
1. How to file US tax for the Medishield premium deducted from MA? As...

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Last post by silverken
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 6:57 am
Our PR success 2023 - 18 months application

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 3:02 am
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 10
by skeeting » Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:16 pm » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners

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So after 18 months, our family of 4 have been approved for PR. Our background:

Both parents Chinese Australian
EP and DPs
Early 40s
1 boy 1 girl...

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LOL, that's one way to put it. I don't think it's 100% chance, though it is leaps and bounds ahead of every other possible advantage.

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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 3:02 am
ChatGPT calculates your PR Probability!

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 3:01 am
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 24
by mr.green » Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:37 am » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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I asked ChatGPT (GPT-4) to build a little scoring system for us. Rather impressive job!

Create a question answer scoring with cutoff scores and a...

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AI works based on learning patterns of input = output. Feed AI garbage input, it’ll give garbage output.

Without ICA to give the input of numerous...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 3:01 am
Has anybody been to the Van Gogh exhibition?

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 2:48 am
Posted in General Discussions
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by Lisafuller » Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:09 pm » in General Discussions

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Considering going with my family but not sure if the experience is worth our time. Saw very bad reviews about similar experiences overseas, but I'm...

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All of these are pretty expensive, no? Another alternative I'm thinking of might be to park at VIVO and take the monorail over.

Did you end up...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 2:48 am
NSmen Expired Exit Permit ( 15 months overdue)

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Tue, 21 Mar 2023 1:39 am
Posted in National Service
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by roachbro » Wed, 13 Apr 2011 3:27 am » in National Service
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Hi there,

I recently found out that my exit permit has been expired for 15months. I totally forgot about it, previously I had been pretty good about...

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lapsed for ~ 7 years now.
I have applied for permits before but somehow forgot to renew it after 2016 :o
I never had a call up notice before and but...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 1:39 am
Any tips for baby twins

Last post by Lisafuller « Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00 pm
Posted in Trying to Conceive & Pregnancy
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by joeyy » Fri, 04 Oct 2019 1:35 pm » in Trying to Conceive & Pregnancy

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I am wondering, is there any tips to conceive a pair of baby twins? Or does it really have to run by genes and only rely on luck. haha :lol: :lol:

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I believe the only way to increase chances are through IVF as more eggs are implanted to increases chances of pregnancy. Other than that, I believe...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00 pm
Is there a place or rent in Singapore (nearby NUS) with an affordable price?

Last post by Lisafuller « Mon, 20 Mar 2023 9:57 pm
Posted in Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Replies: 14
by whitemonster17 » Wed, 15 Mar 2023 3:36 pm » in Property Talk, Housing & Rental

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Sup good people, I will be working in Singapore (at NUS) soon. I wonder if there is a rent or place nearby NUS equipped with a kitchen (sharing...

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Oh really? It's new to me =D> . Gonna be worth to check around. Thank you :D
Aside from the faculty housing, could you tell me more where foreign...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 9:57 pm
Labour Law for Foreigners on EP

Last post by truthhurts1 « Mon, 20 Mar 2023 1:17 pm
Posted in Careers & Jobs in Singapore
Replies: 12
by truthhurts1 » Thu, 26 Jan 2023 4:23 pm » in Careers & Jobs in Singapore

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Hi everyone wanted to ask if anyone has any experience in dealing with Lawyers for unfair dismissals and salary cuts for foreigners in Management...

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Additionally, was the salary cut to a figure below the minimum for the issuance of the EP? Not the quoted basic salary you are saying, but the amount...

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Last post by truthhurts1
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 1:17 pm
Not sure whether to renounce citizenship yet

Last post by Janam « Mon, 20 Mar 2023 9:05 am
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 25
by ThrinayanS » Fri, 17 Feb 2023 8:14 pm » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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I am a 16 year old who is at the final stage of citizenship application. While i understand that minors can maintain dual nationality in Singapore...

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Hi Thrinayan,

I checked with Indian Embassy and apparently minors are not allowed to hold 2 passports. Hence required to renounce Indian...
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Last post by Janam
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 9:05 am
Parent and child group Mandarin classes

Last post by Lisafuller « Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:33 pm
Posted in Parenting, Family & Schools
Replies: 3
by Friedliver » Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:50 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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Can anyone recommend any Mandarin classes which can teach parent and child together? My child is 4 and I would like to learn Mandarin together with...

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It's usually not taken together. Most classes are by age groups and school level.

Yep, with such a massive age gap I can't imagine a group class...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:33 pm

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