Staying, Living in Singapore

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Credit Card & Banking in Singapore
Discuss the different banking options, rates, offers and perks.
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Domestic Helper & Babysitter Issues
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Insurance
Discuss the different insurance options from car to health insurance.
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National Service
Do you have a question about National Service (NS) in Singapore? Discuss it here.
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Australian International School Singapore

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AIS has a long history of delivering a holistic, rounded education. What makes us truly unique is that we offer a...

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Canadian International School

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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...

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Stamford American International School

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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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Driving Requirements in Singapore

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by 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
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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Now that we are all stocking up for essentials (not really, but you still want to ensure your supplies), so some small hints. Lazada still works as a...
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Mon, 23 Mar 2020 4:01 pm
Finding Medical Support on a Public Holiday.

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 29 Nov 2019 5:28 pm
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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 go...

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Your link hasn't been updated since 2015.

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Fri, 29 Nov 2019 5:28 pm
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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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
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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Sun, 03 Jan 2016 9:22 am
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 flats,...

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Tue, 10 Oct 2006 2:36 pm
Just learnt about a ballooned15 year old CC debt!

Last post by malcontent « Wed, 04 Oct 2023 7:40 am
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by tonycostanza » Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:27 pm
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Hello expat forum people -

I recently moved back to Singapore after a good decade and half away. Decided to get my credit report as part of usual...

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Check with a lawyer to be sure, but it appears that the statute of limitations for collecting unpaid debts in Singapore is 6 years, so by year 7,...
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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 7:40 am
Stamp Duty still under our name even though we have left the unit years ago

Last post by PNGMK « Fri, 29 Sep 2023 9:31 am
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by Radec » Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:34 am

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Hi,

So we just received an sms from IRAS stating a stamp certificate is ready for viewing. When I checked, i can see 2022 and 2023 stamp duty was...

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Sounds like someone is claiming the unit is rented out for tax benefits when it is not.

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Fri, 29 Sep 2023 9:31 am
Who is going to pay repair fee if not repair clause in tenancy agreement?

Last post by GraceShah « Tue, 08 Aug 2023 1:03 am
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by 13672666608 » Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:55 pm

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Who is going to pay repair fee if not repair clause in tenancy agreement? The landlord or the tenant?

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Remember, open communication between the landlord and tenant can help resolve any repair matters amicably.

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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 1:03 am
Child of SC/American, what to know or do?

Last post by malcontent « Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:47 am
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by curious expat » Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:16 pm

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I'm an American expat of 13 years, married to a SC for the last 2 years. If it matters, I'm on an LTVP+. We recently learned I'm pregnant, and feel a...

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I’m sure you know this after being here so many years… immigration here is NOT like most countries, PR is like an engagement and SC like a marriage…...

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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:47 am
Buying furniture on taobao

Last post by nelyanne « Wed, 12 Jul 2023 6:26 pm
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by abbby » Sat, 24 Jun 2023 8:21 am

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Need to seek some advise, has anyone bought furniture from taobao and had it successfully delivered? 8-[

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@abby HipVan has a shop at Suntec, so you can see stuff in real before buying. However, it might be hard to tell how well the item will age (unless...

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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 6:26 pm
CoC - Fingerprinting for other countries

Last post by MOCHS « Fri, 07 Jul 2023 6:46 pm
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by disaidia » Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:07 pm

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Hi all, I need to get this police clearance (certificate of clearance) from Canada, in which I have worked in the country some years ago.

Basically...

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Just follow what’s listed on this website .

A PRC holder I knew got a job in Canada this year and followed whatever was on the website.

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Fri, 07 Jul 2023 6:46 pm
Where should I live

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:50 am
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by IGuy » Sat, 24 Jun 2023 4:12 am
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Hi!

I am moving to Singapore later this year. I would appreciate some guidance on neighborhoods to live in. I am in my 30s, single with no kids. I'm...

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Oh..that sneaky fella!

me also sneaky feller! :cool: :mrgreen:

bye-bye IGuy. You are now history. :-({|=
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Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:50 am
Summer Activities with Teens

Last post by Lisafuller « Mon, 26 Jun 2023 9:27 pm
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by 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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Well, it still had to have pretty humble origins for being here for 40 years. Glad they're thriving!
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Mon, 26 Jun 2023 9:27 pm
Ants are driving me mad!!!

Last post by Persimmon « Thu, 22 Jun 2023 6:51 pm
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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 works...

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Try Advion ant gel. I googled and read it’s what pros use. I saw it on Shopee or Lazada and it was so overpriced. I got a four pack from this US...
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Thu, 22 Jun 2023 6:51 pm
Canvas picture frame

Last post by Lisafuller « Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:41 am
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by abbby » Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:56 am

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Anyone has any good recommendation for shops with affordable large canvas pictures framed up?

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Do you mean a shop that does the framing or do you want pictures already framed?

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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:41 am
Haze in Singapore ?

Last post by Lisafuller « Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:54 pm
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by abbby » Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:48 am

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Was I the only one smelling it for the last 2-3 days, or did anybody smell it too? Like burnt smell..could it be from Indonesia?

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Was I the only one smelling it for the last 2-3 days, or did anybody smell it too? Like burnt smell..could it be from Indonesia?

If you go to the...

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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:54 pm
Is Singapore ‘home’ for you?

Last post by Wd40 « Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:15 pm
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by malcontent » Thu, 20 Apr 2023 1:40 pm
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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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I think the level of gratitude is going to vary depending on the options you had before moving here. If you had no options and Singapore granted you...
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Mon, 05 Jun 2023 2:15 pm
How to do saving & lower cost of living in Singapore?

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sat, 03 Jun 2023 2:06 pm
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by whitemonster17 » Fri, 17 Mar 2023 1:36 pm
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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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Sat, 03 Jun 2023 2:06 pm

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