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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SAIS International School .
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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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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Inheritance tax in singapore
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gharris » Mon, 16 Jun 2014 1:07 am
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what is the Inheritance tax in singapore for citizens and PR
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Foreigners may lose their citizenship when they acquire singapore nationality but it is not in their original country's constitution..therefore they...
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Last post by zzm9980
Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:01 am
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Terrace palm tree care?
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scooter » Tue, 17 Jun 2014 1:51 pm
Hi all - I bought some of those medium-sized palm trees from Ikea over the weekend and repotted them. I have them outside on my sun-exposed terraces...
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Last post by scooter
Tue, 17 Jun 2014 1:51 pm
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Living in a tropical paradise
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bgd » Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:18 pm
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Pest control were in this morning. They have been making regular visits due to an earlier termite problem. It's been a clean bill of health until...
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Only on the Subcontinent would they stitch a tampon onto a guys head... lol ...
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Last post by JR8
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 9:42 pm
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Returning of EP cards
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Wd40 » Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:26 pm
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MoM now doesn't need you to go to collect your new card or go for finger printing, if you have already done the fingerprinting before. They deliver...
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My office is MBFC, expat haven, I don't even see any cheap food court options there other than 1 NTUC food fare. I don't understand what is so great...
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Last post by rajagainstthemachine
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:16 pm
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SIM card question
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Steve1960 » Wed, 11 Jun 2014 2:22 am
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I bought a Starhub SIM card about eight months ago, no contract. I basically only use the phone to receive OTP from the banks and credit card...
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If not, just have her bring her passport.
Well I am not making it up, I was there when it happened once. Wife had DP and passport with her was...
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Last post by ecureilx
Thu, 12 Jun 2014 8:35 am
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The tips thing, revisited
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Brah » Sat, 17 May 2014 10:59 pm
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Since there's mostly a new batch of posters here since the last time this subject came up, and because I just came from such a situation, it's time...
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In 2012 it cost the IRS 48 cents for every $100 in taxes it collected. Not too bad.
Yeah but compared to what? how much more effective could it...
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Last post by zzm9980
Sun, 08 Jun 2014 3:24 am
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Where to get a American lamp rewired?
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andy113 » Sun, 01 Jun 2014 10:41 pm
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Hi there
I have a lamp I bought from the US. I've tried transformers, ordering bulbs online etc but I can't get it to work here without blowing the...
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220V in E27? As common as can be. 220V in bayonet? Also common in Singapore.
Of course 220V in E27 is common. E27 is the Euro size of the socket...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Thu, 05 Jun 2014 11:37 am
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Hindu wedding - How much to give?
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the lynx » Tue, 03 Jun 2014 3:10 pm
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I received an invitation to a Hindu wedding.
I'm aware that money gifts are also practised in Hindu weddings. How much should I give and is there a...
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monetary denominations for auspicious occasions are below
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A gift envelope usually works for most practical purposes, wear...
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Last post by rajagainstthemachine
Wed, 04 Jun 2014 3:29 pm
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Entry Visa
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sugarcoatedhaws » Tue, 03 Jun 2014 8:17 pm
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Hi all,
My boyfriend is currently in Singapore on a social visit pass (which is only valid for 30days). He is planning to return home before the 30...
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i don't think there're open rules and entry depends on a whole lot of factors (age, gender, country of origin, purpose of visit, job, past visit...
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Last post by taxico
Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:56 pm
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Shooting Crows
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bgd » Wed, 28 May 2014 1:44 pm
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They are shooting crows around Siglap at the moment.
The small family (Mum, Dad and a wee chick) that drop in for a drink from the pool each morning...
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kekeke reminds me of Gargamel.
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Last post by the lynx
Tue, 03 Jun 2014 8:36 am
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Teaching at an enrichment school without a 4 year degree?
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whiteboy » Sun, 01 Jun 2014 1:48 pm
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Hello everyone. My girlfriend will relocate to Singapore because of her company and I want to live there with her if possible. I don't possess a 4...
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Years ago it may have been possible. Not likely now. Stay in China or just fly down to see your gf.
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Last post by PNGMK
Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:06 am
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Moving to Singapore from India-Need some information
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iamsmh » Sun, 25 May 2014 11:43 pm
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Hi,I am from India-Mumbai and got a confirmed Job in Oil&Gas in Singapore.Planning to relocate in Singapore and later the
family relocation in Dec...
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I concur that $6k is very low. Esp for that position and the expected living costs. You cannot just convert into INR and say it's enough. Singapore...
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Last post by PNGMK
Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:05 am
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Last post by joop
Sat, 31 May 2014 10:54 pm
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LTVP OR WORK PERMIT
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sugarcoatedhaws » Thu, 29 May 2014 9:27 pm
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Hello all,
Am glad if anyone can help me on this. Im currently a PR, have ROM with my foreigner boyfriend in singapore. So, we are legally married....
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He needs to apply for a LtVP+(plus).
As a PR or Singaporean citizen he would qualify if legally married to you.
This will allow him to work as well....
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Last post by JR8
Sat, 31 May 2014 5:46 pm
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IR21 not filed by my company, due to leave SG, issues?
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kindred » Wed, 28 May 2014 12:39 am
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Hi,
I've just been informed about a potential issue with leaving my company (and Singapore). They mentioned IR21 and on reading the IRAS portal it...
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Just to update - rang IRAS and they said to pop in with whatever salary forms and details I had. The next day my company sent me a copy of the IR21...
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Last post by kindred
Fri, 30 May 2014 2:44 pm
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Personal space and common courtesy (lack of)
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Fortan » Wed, 28 May 2014 2:23 pm
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I've now been in Singapore for more than 4 years combined and I am still trying to understand the culture here. I've been enlightened on many issues...
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STOMP changes nothing for the good IMHO. It is just a 'behind closed doors' mechanism for spreading mirth at others, if not encouraging hatred....
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Last post by Fortan
Fri, 30 May 2014 12:01 pm
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Civil society groups 'alarmed' by surge of racism and xenoph
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Fortan » Wed, 28 May 2014 2:31 pm
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Very interesting statement from AWARE on racism and xenophobia. Good on them.
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Considering who they are and the internal problems they have, it's not saying much.
What the statement says is the truth though.... if you don't...
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Last post by Fortan
Wed, 28 May 2014 5:10 pm
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French:Where to settle? work at "Expo/Changi" MRT station
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Dam74 » Thu, 15 May 2014 5:50 pm
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Hi all,
I am french, 36, married with 2 young children (3 and 5 years old).
We will most probably relocate to Singapore in September 2014.
I am...
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You mentioned East Coast Park as an option. I live off Bayshore Road near there. It is feasible without a car, but having a car makes things easier...
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Last post by BedokAmerican
Thu, 22 May 2014 7:23 am
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propecting tools for Asia
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Mon01 » Tue, 20 May 2014 7:34 pm
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I am moving to Singapore in a couple of months with my company does anybody know of a good prospecting tool or Business intelligence tool that covers...
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Linkedin and a dose of hard work.
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Last post by BillyB
Wed, 21 May 2014 8:57 am
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where to buy jelly (not jam, not jello)
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taxico » Mon, 16 Dec 2013 4:14 pm
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jelly... good ole jelly without PB... just jelly.
i recall seeing a few jars of welch's grape jelly in a grocery store somewhere but i can't...
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One of the yumminess of my childhood in SG. Who would have thought grape jelly stripes so well with peanut butter. I still enjoy the taste but have...
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Tue, 20 May 2014 12:31 am
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