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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Frasers Hospitality
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Pal » Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:24 am
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A member of Frasers Property Group
More than a hotel, our Gold Standard serviced residences feel just like home. Only better....
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Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:24 am
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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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CIS Profile
The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...
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Bump for this thread 8-)
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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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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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SAIS International School .
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 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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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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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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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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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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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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Allowed to bring guests over?
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chill91 » Wed, 05 Jul 2017 9:29 am
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Hi.
Im currently renting a room. The tenancy agreement is silent as to whether I am allowed to bring overnight guests over.
I am wondering what is...
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Never get between a Singaporean and a rule.
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Last post by PNGMK
Sun, 06 Oct 2024 1:06 pm
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Buying my time
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malcontent » Thu, 25 Jul 2024 6:54 am
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Now that I have officially submitted my letter of resignation for the end of this year, things are getting real. My departure is now locked and can’t...
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The situation I’m in and the company I work for are not typical and may not apply to others. Yes, I only need to give 1 month advanced notice… I...
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Last post by Wd40
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:06 pm
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Child PR to Adult PR (it is not automatic correct?)
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PNGMK » Sun, 08 Sep 2024 9:57 am
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Friends of mine became PR (spouse followed husband and their minor child was included and is also now a SPR).
Does this child lose her PR when she...
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After 21, the child is not a dependent and their REP renewal will depend on their own merits as far as I know. PRs do not lose their PR directly if...
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Last post by bro75
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:38 am
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6 month trial run
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OrangeZeroSugar » Sun, 08 Sep 2024 2:14 am
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Hi All,
I'm looking for some advice - I'm interested in emigrating from the UK to Singapore but have never visited before, so am planning to ask my...
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It's possible. Some of us have done this in various ways. Migration is a long long pathway - just getting to permanent residency is a reasonable...
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Last post by PNGMK
Sun, 08 Sep 2024 9:52 am
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HDB maximum number of dogs
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abbby » Tue, 03 Sep 2024 5:56 pm
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The maximum is one dog and must be a small one? Why do I see my friend's neighbors' house having like 3-4 dogs and some large ones.. :(
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My son has an adopted Golden Lab (retired SPF Sniffer dog) adopted via their rehoming service for retired K9 dogs. (He has a 5I HDB flat and it's a...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 7:17 pm
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Prime is increasing the subscription to $4.99
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abbby » Wed, 28 Aug 2024 9:01 am
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:roll: :roll:
Anyone continuing with the increase?
Am so reluctant to renew as I buy most from Lazada
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If you buy things from Amazon USA often and watch the streaming service, the increase might be acceptable. But if you already has Netflix and buy...
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Wed, 28 Aug 2024 9:22 am
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Fri, 16 Aug 2024 9:03 pm
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Why pass holders & foreigners are treated the same
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malcontent » Fri, 26 Jul 2024 9:47 am
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I don’t believe I’ve ever seen this brought up, but it’s something that makes no sense to me.
Whether it’s local schools or local housing, why would...
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Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what property taxes are like in Canada?
For the US you pay roughly 2-2.5% of the property value annually for...
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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 13 Aug 2024 1:01 am
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Re-Enter Singapore after A2A
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Eklaber » Thu, 16 Mar 2017 1:00 pm
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Hi, everyone!
Please provide with the information you know regarding my concern.
My brother (Filipino) came to Singapore as tourist to look for a...
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When I first arrived here in 1996, it was to be reunited with my SO who I had been with since 1992 in the U.S.. I got a 30 day SVP initially, and my...
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Last post by malcontent
Sat, 10 Aug 2024 1:38 pm
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A2a re-entry
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JianeNicole » Wed, 07 Aug 2024 3:14 pm
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I was refused entry to SG 5 years ago, they sent me back to the philippines. I now live and work in the UAE. Can I enter singapore with no problems?...
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See my tome on the other thread. I think the proper term might have been courier(e.g., smuggler or carrying contraband) rather than decoy. But...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 08 Aug 2024 8:51 pm
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More People in singapore going bankrupt
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abbby » Mon, 11 Mar 2024 8:37 am
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I am surprised to read this, as I have been noticing the surge in property buyers, and mostly Singaporeans as buyers. So who are these who are...
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Yes, there are many issues causing bankruptcy.
But generally pandemic is causing havok to many trades. So unless we have the exact reasons, we can...
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Last post by Pal
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 1:42 pm
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Avoid Tanjong Beach sentosa - oils spills
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abbby » Sat, 15 Jun 2024 9:59 am
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Terrible oil spills has led up to Sentosa.. Avoid this week to sentosa beaches
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The one who caused it should be brought to task..what was he thinking?
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Last post by abbby
Mon, 17 Jun 2024 9:12 am
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Helpers letting toddlers use phones during outings
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abbby » Wed, 08 May 2024 10:27 am
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It seems like nowadays helpers will let the toddlers use the phone for hours while they'll chat away with their friends in playgrounds, and the kids...
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Yes utterly unacceptable, parents letting toddlers use phones during meals outside...
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Fri, 10 May 2024 1:59 pm
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