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Now I've gone and really done it!

Last post by malcontent « Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:59 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?

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Last post by malcontent
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:59 pm
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
Any clause covering a leave of absence and maternity leave of a PEP holders?

Last post by PartyLike-A-Russian « Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:26 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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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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thanks, Sms. Good idea to check with the MOM.

By the way, congratulations on 40,000 :shock: messages

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Last post by PartyLike-A-Russian
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:26 pm
Limits on helper solo overseas travel?

Last post by TheRitz « Sat, 03 Jun 2023 7:12 pm
Posted in Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues

by TheRitz » Sat, 03 Jun 2023 7:12 pm » in Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues

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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Last post by TheRitz
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 7:12 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
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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 2022

Last post by EasyComeEasyGo « Sat, 03 Jun 2023 9:41 am
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 455
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 all. I received notification through email on the approval of my PR application in the wee hours of 02 June 2023.

Nationality: Malaysian...
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Last post by EasyComeEasyGo
Sat, 03 Jun 2023 9:41 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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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:03 pm
PR Completion of Formalities

Last post by EasyComeEasyGo « Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:53 am
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners

by EasyComeEasyGo » Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:53 am » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners

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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Last post by EasyComeEasyGo
Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:53 am
Is Singapore ‘home’ for you?

Last post by malcontent « Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:18 pm
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore
Replies: 25
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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born in broward general but i think my family moved to bal harbor a few years later before landing in singapore when i was 8.

started singapore...
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Last post by malcontent
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:18 pm
What does permanent relocation to Singapore look like?

Last post by taxico « Thu, 01 Jun 2023 9:51 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Replies: 14
by hllowrld » Tue, 02 May 2023 5:10 am » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore

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This is my first post so please bear with me.

I am a Canadian citizen who is in the middle of a career change. The two choices are between a decent...

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This is my first post so please bear with me.

I am a Canadian citizen who is in the middle of a career change. The two choices are between a decent...

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Last post by taxico
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 9:51 pm
Renouncing Citizenship and car

Last post by taxico « Thu, 01 Jun 2023 9:37 pm
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
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by lubani » Tue, 18 Apr 2023 6:45 pm » in Relocating, Moving to Singapore

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Hello people ,

I was born and raised in sg but recently but in 2018 i have got a nationality elsewhere.

I do not own any properties in sg , my only...

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i think as long as you pay up the finance company won’t grumble.

you will need sing pass at a later time for convenient vehicle transfer though....

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Last post by taxico
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 9:37 pm
Book depository closing down

Last post by malcontent « Thu, 01 Jun 2023 9:27 pm
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore
Replies: 11
by abbby » Fri, 07 Apr 2023 4:32 pm » in Staying, Living in Singapore

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It's my favourite online platform to get books and usually cheaper than those sold in Singapore. Shipping may take a few weeks, but well worth it....

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nlb ebook + adobe + drm removal + email to @kindle.com = yay

I’m aware of that hack, but couldn’t find a way to do it efficiently - I’m far too...

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Last post by malcontent
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 9:27 pm
NSmen Expired Exit Permit ( 15 months overdue)

Last post by taxico « Thu, 01 Jun 2023 3:41 pm
Posted in National Service
Replies: 65
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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officer = military officer

meeting in a room with a table

if it’sa reservist unit, it will be a reservist officer. if you’re wose probably a...
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Last post by taxico
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 3:41 pm
my wife LTVP rejected

Last post by MOCHS « Thu, 01 Jun 2023 3:17 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 50
by mohd.shan » Fri, 26 May 2023 9:15 pm » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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I am a PR in SIngapore and grow up and working in Spore. I applied long term visa for my wife but got rejected.ICA replied:

We have evaluated your...

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Not sure if I understand the above. This supposed to be some plus point for getting PR?

Not a plus point per se but more of seeing where you...
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Last post by MOCHS
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 3:17 pm
kids in Singapore

Last post by taxico « Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:41 am
Posted in General Discussions
Replies: 7
by mickimayer » Wed, 12 Apr 2023 5:56 pm » in General Discussions

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Hi All!
I am writing a book about life abroad from the child’s perspective. In the ‘Kids’ Guide to Living Abroad’, children will share their...

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i bid $1

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Last post by taxico
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:41 am
the “not whiskey” about malaysia

Last post by PNGMK « Thu, 01 Jun 2023 9:23 am
Posted in Leisure Chat, Jokes, Rubbish
Replies: 40
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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Take care Taxico. Take care of your wife. Be patient, don't speak, just nod.
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Last post by PNGMK
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 9:23 am
REP renewed as SEP

Last post by malcontent « Wed, 31 May 2023 10:09 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 16
by PNGMK » Mon, 29 May 2023 8:02 am » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
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Some of you may be aware that I am now a self employed person. Meaning I work on short and medium term contracts in and out of Singapore.

My REP...

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You'll be fine regardless Mal. I sold my stock portfolio last night. I don't entirely trust the GOP not to screw up the debt ceiling deal.

Market...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 31 May 2023 10:09 pm
PR Approval Chances 2023

Last post by MOCHS « Wed, 31 May 2023 9:45 pm
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Replies: 10
by IndSgp2023 » Tue, 30 May 2023 12:03 pm » in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners

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Hi there ! New joiner here and recently applied for PR in February. Curious to know what you think my chances are ?

Who : My wife (EP) and I (EP)....

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It’s only one member on this forum that has been in EP for so long, not multiple “members” as what LF claims. And malcontent isn’t a good example as...

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Last post by MOCHS
Wed, 31 May 2023 9:45 pm

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