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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Last post by Pal
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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Last post by joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Singaporeans and Caucasians
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by marc » Mon, 04 Aug 2003 1:00 pm
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welcome to everybody,
lots of friends reinforced my impression that an increasing number of Singaporean
try to make you feel uncomfortable in the...
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Bwahaha... ;;
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Last post by JR8
Fri, 07 Aug 2015 9:33 pm
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What race to put down for children on government forms?
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American » Thu, 06 Aug 2015 12:11 pm
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I'm having trouble determining what race to put down for our mixed-race children on government forms. We are not of the Chinese, Malay, Indian nor...
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This 'which race' question still surprised me, but hey when in Rome... :P
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Last post by NunuvanDijk
Fri, 07 Aug 2015 1:20 pm
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Carpooling to work?
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ohayo2506 » Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:31 pm
Hihi, I am new in this forum 8-[
Would wanna ask if carpooling idea works here? I stay at Bukit Timah (near the market) and work at Tanjong Pagar....
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Last post by ohayo2506
Mon, 03 Aug 2015 12:31 pm
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Hang On!
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Strong Eagle » Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:35 am
I reckon you're about to see a big splash in the papers about a UK expat, PR, whom I have known and worked with for many years. Kinda sad.
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:10 am
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Looking for a Pulley system to haul stuff to the 4th floor
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rajagainstthemachine » Sun, 02 Nov 2014 4:45 pm
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So it looks like I'll be moving soon to an apartment situated on the fourth floor, there are no lifts to haul things up.
so when I eventually move...
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Hehehe! Its a Lumia 1020 its got a lovely camera but takes a few secs to initialize.
Dayum...I didn't realize photobucket would present a nice...
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Last post by nakatago
Fri, 31 Jul 2015 6:51 am
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Learning Mandarin in Singapore
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Living in a Suitcase » Wed, 07 Jan 2015 2:24 pm
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Hi
I am working in Singapore for the next 6 months and looking to learn Mandarin during this time. Anyone know of good schools that provide plenty...
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Hi
I am working in Singapore for the next 6 months and looking to learn Mandarin during this time. Anyone know of good schools that provide plenty...
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Last post by KleenWayne70
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 8:07 pm
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What falls under Minor Repair
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Zexon » Mon, 27 Jul 2015 3:41 pm
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Hi Expats,
I have some questions to ask and hope the expats will be able to help with good supportive answers.
What are the things that falls under...
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You could challenge on basis that a washer should last 4 years. Therefore one year into your Tenancy you pay only 25% of the bill.
Yes, well... the...
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Last post by JR8
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 5:58 pm
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Decent men's shoes
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sgstrait » Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:32 pm
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Any recommendations on where to buy quality mens shoes with quantities of Western sizes?
Looking for Church, Baker, Loakes or indeed any other Made...
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Got mine from stores and online store sent from the UK.
They are not hard to find, best if you have a brand you like, mine just happens to be a UK...
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Last post by Brah
Sat, 25 Jul 2015 10:08 am
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Has anyone seen Hansaplast Anti-Itching Gel in Singapore
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mortlock2005 » Sat, 04 Jul 2015 5:23 pm
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Years ago I bought a tube of Hansaplast Anit-Itching Gel while on holiday in Thailand. It's the best treatment for mosquito bites that I have found....
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p.s. AFAIK Anthisan is simply a branded topical antihistamine. So you go and get a tube of 'no name' hydrocortisone and see if that works, pref. a...
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Last post by JR8
Wed, 22 Jul 2015 6:33 pm
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Kansas style bbq sauce
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sgstrait » Wed, 22 Jul 2015 6:46 am
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Long shot here. Any idea if and where I could buy some of this? Having a kansas theme bbq at my condo soon.
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Make your own?
I don't know where you'll get molasses though.
^^^ maybe at a TCM shop? After all, you can get rhino horn, tiger penises, sun bear...
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Last post by sgstrait
Wed, 22 Jul 2015 7:27 am
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Boating Costs
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sgstrait » Sun, 12 Jul 2015 8:45 pm
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Does anyone know the heads of costs that would be involved in maintaining and running a boat here? I am thinking of buying a small 25 foot power...
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Boat is beautiful though inside wise. Yeah, I did bring up the noise factor as but they said that it didn't bother them. The boat show when they have...
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Last post by Primrose Hill
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 5:33 pm
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Housing Maintenance and Repairs Woes - How To Manage?
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American » Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:49 pm
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I'm a relative SG newbie ( $150. We've had quite a few big ticket repairs needed due to unit defects (not tenant negligence). The agent/realtor seem...
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that's good advice to contact the owner directly. I'd much prefer to go through the owner then all the hoops with 2 sets of agents, or even the...
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Last post by American
Sun, 19 Jul 2015 5:45 pm
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Am I doing something wrong?
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CAtoSing » Mon, 15 Jun 2015 5:35 am
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Hi All
So I keep hearing how Singapore is a low tax place. My experience hasn't been like this so far at all! I talk to different people and I get...
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Just coming back to this. Long delay...
For reference, I live in SG full year, so more than 183 days. So I'm resident rate, not non-resident .
As...
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Last post by x9200
Sun, 19 Jul 2015 10:05 am
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How to travel with 2 passports
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Mariepham » Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:20 pm
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Hi everyone,
I really need your help regarding my child has Singapore passport & VietNam passport. Im a Vietnamese.my husband is a Singaporean.my...
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Hi sundaymorningstaple,
Thanks alot for your reply.
God bless you always!
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Last post by Mariepham
Thu, 16 Jul 2015 3:08 pm
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Sign for Kid's Bedroom
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The_Incredible_Bulk » Wed, 15 Jul 2015 3:15 pm
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Hi everyone,
Does anyone know if there is anywhere in Singapore I can get a sign for my young son's bedroom door with his name on it?
Don't need...
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Sign and trophy company in the tunnels near Stan Chart on Battery Road... enter underground on Battery Road between Stan Chart and UOB. Lots of neat...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:01 am
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Moving boxes
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jahm03 » Wed, 15 Jul 2015 5:25 pm
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We're moving house and need some boxes. Does anyone know of any good places I can buy affordable ones? I don't need a lot since we don't have too...
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We're moving house and need some boxes. Does anyone know of any good places I can buy affordable ones? I don't need a lot since we don't have too...
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Last post by x9200
Thu, 16 Jul 2015 8:03 am
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Looking for a Carpenter
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BigSis » Thu, 02 Sep 2010 1:11 pm
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Has anyone used a carpenter that they'd recommend? I'm looking for someone who can build new fitted wardrobes and replace a couple of kitchen...
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our condo was done entirely by chen + choi collaborative here in Singapore. Great design studio with excellent wood work...! i remember their...
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Last post by jdj_sasha
Mon, 13 Jul 2015 4:25 pm
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Changing Coins
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cbavasi » Thu, 31 Jan 2008 7:40 am
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Does anyone know where I can change coins for dollars? We've been going to Standard Charter but they only do this on Tues/Thurs from 10 - 11am. In...
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Deposit the coins to a child savings account. Of you don't have children, get your friends to help. Charges are waived if you deposit into such...
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Last post by Shashamorinn
Thu, 02 Jul 2015 5:56 am
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Shopping Groceries abroad
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nakmar86 » Mon, 29 Jun 2015 1:19 pm
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Hi everyone,
Need your expertise on bringing goods from Malaysia. If i were to go to JB, and there i shop for groceries or anything, are all those...
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Well if you don't declare when you're supposed to, and you get caught, you'll get fine.
When in doubt, always declare to play safe.
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Last post by the lynx
Mon, 29 Jun 2015 2:52 pm
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Condo garden options - what and how
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The Ref » Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:20 am
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I have started my little vegie patch in pot plants however when I go away they die :( so I have been looking at some of the self watering pots and...
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I have started my little vegie patch in pot plants however when I go away they die :( so I have been looking at some of the self watering pots and...
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Tue, 23 Jun 2015 8:43 pm
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