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Don’t Freeze Your Cash in Rental Security Deposits!

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Your 2019 Travel Cheatsheet ✈️

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Citibank International Personal Bank (IPB) Singapore

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Canadian International School

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Serviced Residences in Singapore – The Ascott Limited

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Hopefully, you have deep pockets or your employer is footing the bill.

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MetroResidences

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Serviced apartments curated with every expat's work and lifestyle needs in mind.

With over 800 modern apartments situated in more than 150 quality...

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AE Logistics - Home / House Movers & Packers Services

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AE Logistics is a leading Moving and Storage company in Singapore.

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The Club Residences

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The Club Residences at Capella Singapore offers guests luxurious long-stay accommodation situated within the peace and tranquility of Capella Hotel...

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Thanks for sharing ! It is very beautiful !

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Singapore Dating & Friends

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Driving Requirements in Singapore

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by joop » Tue, 10 Oct 2006 2:41 pm

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Legal Requirement

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To drive a vehicle in Singapore, you must possess a valid Singapore driving licence for the class of vehicle...

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My drivers license is from Andorra, where they don't have an international drivers license. I believe I need "an official translation" in...
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Wedding Hong Bao guidelines 2018

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by the lynx » Thu, 27 Jun 2013 4:34 pm

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Bumping up this thread to stash this helpful link here:

Very handy. Especially now that I've been getting more and more wedding invitations of...

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We usually gauge by the hotel per pax average
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The "good wine deals" master thread

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by aster » Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:00 pm

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I think everyone who lives here and loves red wine has realised that prices are quite high, but that from time to time some of the wines you love...

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Anybody is hibiki fan? Singapore where to find good quality whiskey ?
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The Australian International School

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Stamford American International School

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With an etho for educating children to achieve more than they believe they can, Stamford American International School has quickly established itself...

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Help out a worker in need -- legal casual labor through HOME

Last post by ecureilx « Sun, 03 Jan 2016 9:22 am
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by jpatokal » Mon, 07 Sep 2009 6:07 pm

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A public service announcement of sorts, since I didn't even realize this was possible:

There's an NGO called HOME in Singapore which helps out...

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Is this still a thing? Taking a look at the HOME website today there is nothing about employing casual labour...
You need to call them.

It's not...

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Finding Medical Support on a Public Holiday.

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by Brah » Sun, 10 Feb 2013 9:46 am

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Need to find an open clinic today, just basic neighborhood kind of place, nothing serious but don't want to wait until after CNY.

Don't want to...

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Updated (accurate as of Feb 1st 2016):

MOH releases list of clinics open over the CNY holiday at:

(If this post is not updated in 2017,...

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Posting of Room Rental strictly prohibited in Forum

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Users who post room rental advertisements in the Airlines threads or any other thread will have their accounts revoked.

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Accommodation share, rent and sale in Classifieds, not here

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by jpatokal » Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:51 pm

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This forum is intended for general discussion of life in Singapore. If you want to share a flat, rent a room, lease a room or offer/find other...

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Just making an enquiry.

Do u have a section to advertise on HDB flats and not only for private properties?

If u do have a section for local...

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Weekend break

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by Shikakui » Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:38 pm

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Hello! Any tips on where to go for a weekend break?
Friday evening to Sunday evening.
Somewhere quiet, if possible.
I don’t mind flying, but maximum...

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You could try a short trip to Batam or Bintan.

In Batam,you could go eat the freshest live seafood in one of their Kelong restaurant, sea sports...

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Ants are driving me mad!!!

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by Bocat32 » Mon, 01 Dec 2008 1:12 am

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Hi folks

I've been here almost 8 weeks and the plague of ants that we have on a daily basis is driving me insane.

Any suggestions as to what...

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They're pretty voracious; I can only imagine how many mozzies they've knocked back in our place over the years. Lifesavers they are.
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Buying cardboard boxes

Last post by londonsg « Thu, 10 Jan 2019 6:25 pm

by londonsg » Thu, 10 Jan 2019 6:25 pm

Hi,
I need to buy a few cardboard boxes (medium sized) as I need to move some stuff from my temp accom to my perm accom next week sometime.

Does...

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Same Day Wedding Band Rhodium Plating

Last post by kortizol « Tue, 08 Jan 2019 1:27 pm

by kortizol » Tue, 08 Jan 2019 1:27 pm

Hi Folks,

Is there anywhere in Singapore that does a same day Rhodium Plating service ?

The best I've found so far are talking 3-4 days which I'm...

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Pests: ants & geckos

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by rhumbaba » Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:58 pm

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Help, I live in a condo and we just can't get rid of the ants (I have sprays, baits, poison etc. all over the place) and to make matters worse we've...

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It is too difficult to find the nest if external, I called TC, even their pest control cannot find. They ended up spraying only.

Anyone facing...
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Police Stern Warning

Last post by Warnedindividual « Mon, 31 Dec 2018 9:32 pm
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by Warnedindividual » Mon, 31 Dec 2018 3:40 pm

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Hi Guys,

(Soon to be) happy new year!

Long story short - I’ve been given a stern warning by the police for doing something stupid. From what I...

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Thanks for your reply. What happened to you if you don’t mind sharing?

I believe from the definition of a COC that it is only meant to show...

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Living part-time in Singapore

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by mikew » Wed, 19 Dec 2018 6:36 am

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Hi everyone,

My family and I are planning to spend 3-6 months per year in Singapore.

We live over in Andorra which we love, but it's very quiet...

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The hardest part will be working out and successfully obtaining a work or residency pass. What are your plans there?

Yes, this one may be...

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Costs of living for an intern

Last post by x9200 « Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:39 pm
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by jessica.ntg » Mon, 17 Dec 2018 6:43 am

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Hi everybody,
I am looking for a 6 months intership in Singapore but I would first like to know if I will be able to afford the costs of living.
I...

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Hi everybody,
I am looking for a 6 months intership in Singapore but I would first like to know if I will be able to afford the costs of living.
I...

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Diplomatic clause

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by amerlok » Tue, 13 Oct 2015 6:27 pm

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Tired of the uniquely Singaporean interpretation of what constitutes a "diplomatic clause," I engaged a lawyer and thought I'd share the...

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This is Singapore, not the US, UK , CA, AU or anywhere else. English has it's on meanings here. I think you will still be hard pressed to make a case...
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Taxation when working overseas

Last post by PNGMK « Thu, 13 Dec 2018 1:37 pm
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by singaporeflyer » Wed, 12 Dec 2018 7:37 pm

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Hi,
What happens I am employed by a Singapore company and my salary is paid fully in Singapore. I am stationed overseas for more than 183 days. Does...

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So we are back to the nub of the matter; can the OP have his employer pay him outside Singapore from a none Singapore entity? If so, no Singapore tax...

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Issue with landlord - any advice?

Last post by PNGMK « Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:22 pm
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by The Ref » Wed, 28 Nov 2018 5:40 pm

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TL;DR owner wants her daughter to move in so being nasty.

I reported to my landlord the Aircon service found rust in the unit (due to age) in Sept...

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Not paying your rent almost certainly violates your TA. I don't see what you want out of this. If she doesn't return your bond you can take her to...

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Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:22 pm
PR for indian

Last post by singaporeflyer « Thu, 22 Nov 2018 10:57 am
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by jsjohnsummer » Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:12 pm

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Dear All ,

Iam John, Indian race and by profession aim banker I been staying in Singapore more than 10 years now and I have applied 7 times till...

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Dear All ,

Iam John, Indian race and by profession aim banker I been staying in Singapore more than 10 years now and I have applied 7 times till...

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Thu, 22 Nov 2018 10:57 am
New parquet! Need tips to move furniture

Last post by bgd « Wed, 14 Nov 2018 4:19 pm
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by Miss Mustard » Wed, 14 Nov 2018 4:16 pm

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Hello!
We’ve got a new parquet. I’m concerned on how to move heavy furniture around the rooms.

Anyone here has suggestions?
I’ve heard of sliders...

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Assuming you aren't moving often just put something like a sheet or large towel underneath and drag.

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Helper Bullying

Last post by PNGMK « Fri, 02 Nov 2018 6:01 am
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by skooch » Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:02 pm

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Our helper has been with us for the last 5 years and is very much part of the family. We have lived in the same condo for the last 4 years and she...

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Tell her to block them on FB and SM. Remove her access to wireless devices if necessary during the work day.

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Fri, 02 Nov 2018 6:01 am
Shoe repair

Last post by Barnsley « Wed, 31 Oct 2018 2:04 pm
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by The Ref » Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:50 pm

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I know there are many uncles that repair shoes, but the only ones I have used are Holland V and Tekka Market.

I am loking for a good shoe repair...

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Shukey at Tampines 1 (next to tampines mrt station)
not bad services in repairing soles.

This one not bad , also had the guy repair some shoes ,...

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Bring a BBQ?

Last post by The Ref « Tue, 30 Oct 2018 6:46 pm
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by CaptainJamesCook » Sat, 13 Oct 2018 5:07 am

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Hi all,
First question I have about relocating to Singapore is if I bring a BBQ, like a Weber, will I be able to use it on the balcony of a condo, or...

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Strong Eagle posted earlier in the thread. Yes its a 27 page document, which is why I suggest you will find nobody actually does it unless they run...

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roasted coffee beans

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I've been, unsuccessfully so far, trying to locate a source of roasted coffee beans in the price range S$15-20 (or less) per 1kg. Redmart had 1 type...

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The word refrigerator and fridge are one and the same. Fridge is just a shortened version of the longer word. Did you actually mean freezer instead...
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Where to hang a hammock in Singapore

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by AngMohammock » Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:12 am

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Hi everyone,

First post here, and it's about hammocks.

I want to hang a hammock for a few hours, somewhere where I don't have to fill in a thick...

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i bought a hammock frame. It is a U shaped frame that hangs a hammock.
Its very convenient and comfortable at home haha.

But a bit awkward if you...

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Maximum Occupant in HDB

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by konzen1314 » Mon, 15 Oct 2018 1:46 pm

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Dear All,

Would like to get advice from your all about maximum occupant in the HDB.
I got main tenant who rent the whole unit HDB (3 rooms) unit and...

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Why did you not going to the agent first before going to HDB?

The agent useless one.. Not cooperative at all.. When ask her something it takes...
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How to prevent border problems for visiting girlfriend?

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by hans46 » Tue, 16 Oct 2018 2:21 pm

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My girlfriend was here to visit for about 3 weeks last month. She stayed for 8 days, then we visited Malaysia for a weekend, she stayed 12 more days,...

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The visa resets when you leave and return, although there is no guarantee it will be renewed for 90 days. There must be something they don't like...

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Where 2 buy hardware stuffs 4 house like a Home Depot store

Last post by valentino94 « Sat, 13 Oct 2018 2:56 pm
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by George » Mon, 04 Jul 2005 1:57 pm

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Is there a similar store or a local version of a Home Depot store in singaopore. I need to buy some paint, plywood, wooden planks, door handles and...

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Hi mates,

A bit late to the show. But thought that might share my experience so that the our friends in the future can benefit from this.

I've been...

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