Discuss about life in Singapore. Ask about cost of living, housing, travel, etiquette & lifestyle. Share experience & advice with Singaporeans & expat staying in Singapore.
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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Stamford American International School
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Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm
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Stamford American International Singapore offers an holistic education for students from 2 months to 18 years of age, being the first and only school...
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Stamford American International School seems like an excellent choice for expat families in Singapore. I like that it offers multiple internationally...
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Last post by Raymond L Clay
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
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Sticky Thread Advertisement
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joop » Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
Sticky Thread gives you access to a direct channel to your most potential customers. Choose from relevant categories to have your stickies in....
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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The "good wine deals" master thread
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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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Last post 2020? Has everybody stopped drinking? :)
Fairprice currently has a couple of decent deals worth considering:
Penfolds Koonunga Hill range...
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Last post by aster
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:45 am
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Driving Requirements in Singapore
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joop » Tue, 10 Oct 2006 2:41 pm
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Legal Requirement
Driving Licence
To drive a vehicle in Singapore, you must possess a valid Singapore driving licence for the class of vehicle...
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Apologies - found the answer to my stupid questions elsewhere on the forum
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Last post by TropicalExpat
Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:09 am
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Finding Medical Support on a Public Holiday.
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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 go...
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Your link hasn't been updated since 2015.
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 29 Nov 2019 5:28 pm
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Wedding Hong Bao guidelines 2018
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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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Sounds like they aren't mature enough to get married then, does it. Blowing all that money on a gamble that the guests will foot the bill for it....
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 8:30 pm
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Help out a worker in need -- legal casual labor through HOME
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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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Sun, 03 Jan 2016 9:22 am
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 22 May 2013 2:21 pm
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Accommodation share, rent and sale in Classifieds, not here
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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 flats,...
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Last post by TSR
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 2:36 pm
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Relevance of Country Clubs
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malcontent » Sun, 03 May 2026 6:00 pm
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It’s kind of funny to think back on the 5 C’s that Singaporeans aspired to in the past: Car, Cash, Country Club, Condo and Credit Card.
Maybe some...
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Pretty cheap
10k on reseller market
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Last post by PNGMK
Mon, 11 May 2026 11:59 am
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Ants are driving me mad!!!
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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 works...
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Ants can really test your patience😅 Same goes with cockroaches. That's why I'm always present in seeking professional ant control I guess once in two...
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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 2:33 am
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SIM card
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abbby » Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:18 am
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Have a question..
It is puzzling that users in Singapore are permitted to obtain multiple SIM cards through retail outlets, particularly when this...
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10 sim cards per pax is a joke.
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Last post by abbby
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:08 am
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Last post by Max Headroom
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 9:44 am
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High humidity turning everything mouldy
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abbby » Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:10 am
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My clothes, bags, boxes, cabinets keeps forming moulds. It has been raining and every time it rains every gets mould.
Is there a solution to fix...
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That's a genius idea. To store important documents, certificates, expensive bags ...I remembered checking the prices on Lazada before, the dry boxes...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:08 pm
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PR Approval Chance 2025 - Applied in Feb 25
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Jeremy91 » Wed, 10 Sep 2025 7:33 pm
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I applied PR in Feb 2025 and still pending. What is recent PR processing time? I saw a few posts that the result is out within 6 months. Appreciate...
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If you are in an economic/Express Entry-type stream, the 6-9 months estimate suggests you might expect a decision around Aug – Nov 2025, provided the...
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Last post by jeffreestar
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:52 am
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Mosquitoes!
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Bluesky3000 » Mon, 20 May 2019 7:07 pm
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How do i get rid of prevent them from coming into my apartment? I live on the 18th floor and it somehow always manage to get into the apartment! Have...
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All will surely be revealed :)
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Last post by Max Headroom
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 2:44 pm
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Study and Work in Singapore for future career path.
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kim.mie » Thu, 12 Dec 2024 3:51 pm
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Hi everyone, Im currently living in Singapore and holding DP. I think its never too late to study and start my career, I graduated from a Vietnamese...
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theashiera is definitely an AI bot, odds are haspu is as well. Both lots of sound and thunder without any substance/answers at all.
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:50 am
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Is " Ang Moh " expats getting lesser in Singapore?
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SGBoyxxx » Thu, 07 Aug 2025 3:20 pm
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back in good old days 80s early 90s. I noticed quite a lot Ang Moh expats staying in Singapore. Later come late 90s, suddenly spike of PRC, CECA ,...
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From what I have observed —
Chinese restaurants: mostly PRC staff.
Western restaurants: mostly Filipino staff.
It’s rare to find locals in these...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 5:35 pm
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
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musical box » Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:24 am
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Can I do a POA in Singapore? Process/cost?
aged 68, EP, UK citizen, single.
2 needed wealth and health?
The SG registered POA has validity in UK?...
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While in Singapore I’ve had to get power of attorney on a few occasions for property and banking transactions in the U.S. — this could only be...
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Last post by malcontent
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 7:52 pm
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Cultural quirks and social etiquette in Singapore
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abbby » Sun, 03 Aug 2025 8:07 am
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For expats, what surprised you most when you moved here? 8-)
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Queueing really really close together. I'm used to it now and do the same. It was such a struggle during covid to keep distance!
That’s a good...
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Last post by malcontent
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 5:38 am
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if rich but no income salary. how to marry indonesian and live together in SG?
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justcleanrice » Mon, 03 Feb 2025 7:10 pm
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Hi, i am new here and i would like some answers with regards to my case. i know there are better places to get my answers like TallRock Capital, ICA,...
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Hey there! First off, congrats on your upcoming marriage—that’s super exciting! 🎉 I totally get why you’re asking here (covering all bases is smart),...
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Last post by anthonytang
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 4:19 pm
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Summer Activities with Teens
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malcontent » Sat, 10 Jun 2023 7:48 pm
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Looking for some things to do this summer with my son who is almost 15.
I had the idea to play pool with him (he likes to play) but when we got to...
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Just a shout out for summer camps. Larkhill camps runs a really good program. Both camps and study sessions. My daughter has really enjoyed both. The...
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Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:36 am
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