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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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Framing
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PhantomX » Thu, 18 May 2006 9:42 pm
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For a top job at a reasonable price try Joe's Frame Shop at Paragon, 5th level I think. He will accomodate some bargaining about 10-15 % depending on...
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For a top job at a reasonable price try Joe's Frame Shop at Paragon, 5th level I think. He will accomodate some bargaining about 10-15 % depending on...
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Last post by PhantomX
Thu, 18 May 2006 9:44 pm
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Behind glass
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Sal Paradise » Thu, 18 May 2006 6:35 pm
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Can anyone recommend a reasonably-priced framer for a delicate piece of original art?
One that can offer tasteful framing...
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Framing Angie at Holland Village. Not so cheap but very creative. I have also used Dora at Chong Hwa (?) near Cha Cha Cha also in Holland Village. A...
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Last post by Mary Hatch Bailey
Thu, 18 May 2006 6:44 pm
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PR and partner
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aSmith » Wed, 17 May 2006 4:32 pm
I'm a PR and soon getting married. How do I bring my partner over here.
Is it that my employer has to apply for dependent pass?
Is my partner...
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Last post by aSmith
Wed, 17 May 2006 4:32 pm
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35 minutes...enough?
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Tuenyi » Mon, 10 Apr 2006 2:07 pm
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Traveling from Admiralty MRT station to Raffles Place MRT station. Total 15 MRT stations. Is 35 minutes ok?
Actually I've found a flat which is very...
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You must also factor in your walking time. 37 mins on the train + 5 minutes wait time + 5 mins walking in both directions (which is quite short) =...
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Last post by Mary Hatch Bailey
Wed, 17 May 2006 3:59 pm
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Indian, Hyderabadi
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123kalyan123 » Wed, 10 May 2006 2:31 am
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Hi i am an Indian in hyderabad , i want to visit singapore, i have no friends or relatives there. how do i apply for singapore visit visa on my own ,...
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You have got an audience now, Batman... :) Not bad!
ya madie batman is supposed to have audience :cool:
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Last post by Batman
Wed, 17 May 2006 1:05 pm
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studying chinese
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sai » Fri, 23 Jul 2004 9:47 pm
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hey guys
i wanted to study chinese. i was wondering if anyone out there wanted to study it with me in like september or october if classes are...
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My advice? Hit it all and don't restrict yourself, be it pinyin nor movies nor reading nor newspapers nor writing.
Mandarin is doable FREE of...
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Last post by riversandlakes
Tue, 16 May 2006 11:47 pm
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A shameful taxi system
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EADG » Tue, 09 May 2006 11:24 pm
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Thought I’d get a workout in, pick a few things up at Carrefour, then head home and have an early night.
So there I was, at Suntec, a place...
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First you have to be able to get into their cab to be taken for a ride! :wink:
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Last post by Matney
Sun, 14 May 2006 11:42 pm
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Singapore Pipe Band
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KYF » Sun, 14 May 2006 5:46 pm
Hello,
Arrived in Singapore since 3 month and staying for 1 year I am looking for a pipe band. Someone have any adress, contact ???
Thank you very...
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Last post by KYF
Sun, 14 May 2006 5:46 pm
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Where to donate good-quality clothing?
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Shana » Fri, 05 May 2006 8:52 pm
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Am having a wardrobe overhaul and have loads of second-hand-but-hardly-worn-good-quality clothes to give away to charity.
As they're in very good...
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Those are really good suggestions, thanks Mary Hatch Bailey! :)
I agree, someone should set up a not-for-profit high end consignment shop!
Thank...
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Last post by Mary Hatch Bailey
Sun, 14 May 2006 4:06 pm
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Where to buy cheap.......
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Tuenyi » Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:01 am
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household stuffs, kitchen utensils...etc.
Can you also advise where I can buy cheap kids furniture and toys? Is there a Toy'Rus in SG?
Many thanks!
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Hi Tuenyi,
Remember me, another 'Hongkey'(that's what Singaproean call those from HK) in the other thread. Closest to Woodlands, Admiralty, there is...
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Last post by danny_chankl
Sat, 13 May 2006 1:52 pm
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better stay indoors...
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EADG » Wed, 10 May 2006 11:27 pm
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WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (IPS) - Concern is brewing among advocacy groups and civil society organisations that monitor the International Monetary Fund...
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Looking forward to it.
Love to see some of these lobby groups cop it hard time and let them know what life is really like. Bring it on.
BTW the...
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Last post by Bafana
Fri, 12 May 2006 2:23 pm
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Maid agency at Lucky plaza?
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3and2006 » Wed, 03 May 2006 3:15 pm
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Which maid agency at the Lucky plaza is good? Have you employed someone from those agencies? Efficient and honest with all paperwork, fees and do you...
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Kimm...what OFW stands for?
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Last post by 3and2006
Thu, 11 May 2006 9:41 pm
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Maids in Singapore, Is there Really an Age Limit??
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Mary Hatch Bailey » Tue, 09 May 2006 2:36 pm
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OK, truth be told -- I have my reasons for wanting to get rid of our helper. It's not really anyone's fault ( hers! ), it's not anything she did,(...
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Enjoy it. You know it's just a matter of time before the Sugared Honey Iced Tea hits the fan....
#-o not you too, Mary . . . . my turn with an...
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Last post by Vaucluse
Wed, 10 May 2006 10:08 pm
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clash of civilizations - the maid issue
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rudiruessel » Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:52 am
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hi,
i am currently engaged in a mayor discussion about the singapore framework for employing maids and how it could be matched with western thinking...
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. Earthfriendly, I think we are on the same wave length...I too am 100 % female 8-)
I thought Matney is a man's name :oops:. Sorry.
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Last post by earthfriendly
Wed, 10 May 2006 2:49 pm
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Summer Food Allowance for Helper
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Mary Hatch Bailey » Tue, 09 May 2006 2:23 pm
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Yes, even I have a question regarding maids (actually 2, see separate thread). Realising a lot of you don't have maids -- I will still plod ahead and...
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Make one of those Advent calendars and she can open an envelope with $10 each day. If she's really that immature she might fall for it.
I will give...
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Last post by Mary Hatch Bailey
Wed, 10 May 2006 2:16 pm
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Use your maid to raise an expat brat (long)
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by Pembantu » Fri, 09 Jan 2004 11:16 pm
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This post was made by a Jakarta expat, but could just as well apply to Singapore.
Leaving aside bombs and bad air, there are many things to love...
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I just don't know how people can think there could be suitable short cuts for raising children?!?
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Last post by Mary Hatch Bailey
Tue, 09 May 2006 5:49 am
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Cost of installing mirror
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kia » Tue, 09 May 2006 1:43 am
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hi everybody,
I was wondering if anybody knows how much would it cost to install a mirror
on the wall, lets say 3m x 3m? how it is done? do they use...
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Hi kia,
No way let anyone use glue. Call a handyman, you can find them through moving companies like KC Dat or in the Finder or Expat living,...
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Last post by Mary Hatch Bailey
Tue, 09 May 2006 5:47 am
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Would you...
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V.Ventura » Mon, 01 May 2006 7:54 am
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recommend Singapore for a 35 year old guy and his Fiancee to take a year in Singapore and neighbouring countries? I live in Montreal and my Fiancee...
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Thank you for your funny insight into the 'swing of things' of Singapore! I liked your answers. But we have been together for 2 years.
Nonetheless I...
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Last post by V.Ventura
Mon, 08 May 2006 9:48 pm
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induction cooker
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kia » Mon, 08 May 2006 6:40 am
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hi,
i'm planning to buy an induction cooker for my new home. but not sure whether it is really good. does anyone using one? i heard someone said that...
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And a flat bottom as well Zeus. (Many pots are curved, which is not the right way for induction).
And also a thick one, as the heat of the fire is...
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Last post by dot dot dot
Mon, 08 May 2006 5:31 pm
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Home / Private Piano Lessons
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SCA » Wed, 26 Apr 2006 3:17 am
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Hi Everyone,
Can anyone recommend a piano teacher who is willing to provide lessons at my own apartment in the city area on a casual basis. I want...
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Give Rebecca a call re piano lessons @6474-9422...for beginners of all ages. If no answer please call back. If you have other educational needs (she...
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Mon, 08 May 2006 1:54 pm
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