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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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Tax reliefs for single earning parent
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Fortan » Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:07 am
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I was reading about tax reliefs earlier today. Perhaps I am just dumb but I can read through it on the IRAS website but I am still not entirely sure...
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Regarding claiming QCR for your step son, do note that the $4000 is rebate on the employment income and not on the tax amount. So the amount may be...
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Last post by Fortan
Thu, 12 Sep 2013 9:45 am
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From PR to Tourist Visa in a day
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RobSg » Wed, 11 Sep 2013 9:06 am
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Yesterday afternoon I was at the ICA building waiting to talk to someone about PR and giving it up. I was almost glad that it was a little crowded so...
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Reading your post really had a profound effect.
Glad you have made your decision. Wish you wonderful retirement back in the States, where you're...
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Last post by the lynx
Thu, 12 Sep 2013 8:51 am
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Work exemption pass - back date? HELP!
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Sputnik76 » Tue, 10 Sep 2013 3:49 pm
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I'd like to ask for some advice here.
Someone I know (not me I assure you - I am on a proper visa) has been coming into the country for a month or...
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Work Pass Exempt Activities - Before Notification
Foreigners can perform certain activities in Singapore for short durations without a work pass....
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Tue, 10 Sep 2013 4:44 pm
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Domestic Movers
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jshi » Tue, 10 Sep 2013 1:22 pm
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When you are looking for movers, you need to split the marketplace between the full-service movers who pack, transport and unpack for you and the the...
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Moderators/Administrators: can you make this topic a sticky? I've been trying to do my own research on this topic and had hell of a time finding...
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Last post by jshi
Tue, 10 Sep 2013 1:24 pm
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Composting
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jk21 » Sun, 08 Sep 2013 8:49 am
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Is there a way to compost kitchen items here in SG? So used to having a yard compost bin, a community compost for larger quantities and the...
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IKEA has compost bin (plastic) in Singapore. Haven't seen it in person but the recently released catalogue says it has here.
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Last post by the lynx
Mon, 09 Sep 2013 9:05 am
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Did the taxi driver take me for a ride?
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byseeksconseil » Thu, 29 Aug 2013 11:43 pm
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I came back from a trip to Malaysia and took a taxi from Changi Airport to Bukit Batok Street 25.
Trip began at 18:30 pm and ended at 19:21 pm. The...
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tic...toc...tic...toc....
this one's not gonna last too long, I daresay. Especially posting from Arizona! :roll:
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 3:16 pm
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Silk brand soy milk
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jk21 » Sun, 08 Sep 2013 8:20 am
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My partner remembers a grocery store that carried many flavors of Silk-brand soy milk. Haven't found any since then. Do you know who sells it here in...
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Thx. Use google for almost everything else. Thx for showing another application.
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Last post by jk21
Sun, 08 Sep 2013 11:16 am
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What do you eat for breakfast?
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abbym » Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:52 am
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Kind of a weird question to ask, but for some reason I'm really curious what people have for breakfast in singapore and find myself asking almost...
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The fact that I am a vegetarian doesn't help. 70% of my food is rice :( Need to do something.
Yathink? :P
Maybe you should get another bike--one...
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Last post by nakatago
Thu, 05 Sep 2013 5:36 pm
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Meat wholesale in Jurong?
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Fortan » Thu, 29 Aug 2013 4:54 pm
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Someone mentioned to me that there is a place out in Jurong. I believe it is an importer of Australian meat, who has a walk in shop. You apparently...
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Yeah, that's the way I thought...... at least BH are also retail.
QB are supposed to supply directly through a shop around Outram Rd. though...
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Last post by ScoobyDoes
Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:38 am
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Agent's Threat
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Roy_alt » Fri, 23 Aug 2013 10:33 pm
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Hi,
I have sent a lengthy message in the forum regarding my experience with a letting agent. Unfortunately It is not posted. May be due to the size...
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Complain to CEA. The Agent's CEA certificate may be revoked.
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Last post by livingontheedge
Sun, 01 Sep 2013 3:25 am
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Retirement Decisions, decisions, decisions
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RobSg » Wed, 28 Aug 2013 10:28 am
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I worked up until my 67th birthday a few weeks ago, and decided enough. I was going to try full time retirement and see how it goes. About a year...
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SMS, Mas Scientist,
Thank you. It's good to get some input. I appreciate that very much.
Sincerely,
Rob
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Last post by RobSg
Thu, 29 Aug 2013 3:33 pm
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Whole-wheat English Muffins/Pitta Breads
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dan_penny » Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:56 pm
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Hi,
I've been trying to buy freshly baked wholewheat english muffins and pitta breads. i can't see to find them anywhere. Does anybody know for sure...
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One thing to note is that the term whole meal is often used here instead of whole wheat. Therefore, if asking at a store, you might want to say whole...
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Last post by BedokAmerican
Thu, 29 Aug 2013 2:57 pm
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Hawker food getting worse and worse?
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Fortan » Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:03 am
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I used to live in Singapore for several years between 2007-2010 and then moved away for a few years and have now moved back. Before I lived here the...
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i maybe wrong but thunder tea rice (lau pa sat) seems pretty healthy and tastes good.
apart from that then it's a struggle to think of other...
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Last post by Goldy740
Tue, 27 Aug 2013 4:27 pm
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Commuting to Singapore from Johor
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altair » Fri, 23 Aug 2013 9:05 pm
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I know this is an old topic, but i just need some help on the current scenario. I have recently relocated to singapore from india on an employment...
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If travelling by bike then traffic will be a problem at that time. You really need to look at travelling off peak, i.e. much earlier or much later....
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Last post by bgd
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:58 am
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Just scanned through the beauty and health forum
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Fortan » Fri, 23 Aug 2013 1:03 pm
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..... is there anyone on here who has NOT had plastic surgery?
I was aware that it was quite common but looking at the load of comments in that part...
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LOL a man sued his wife for being ugly...
As I said! I knew it would only be a matter of time.....
I mean, heck, false advertising, is false...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:10 am
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Landlord keeps 1 access card to the unit. Common practice??
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cyberceline » Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:20 am
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Dear all,
I just moved last week in one of the CBD condos into a 1 bedroom place and was very surprised when the agent only handed over 2 access...
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Great thread. Managed to resolve my issues too. My LL was trying to ask for weekly inspections of the unit.
Thanks everyone.
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Last post by bradtok
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:11 am
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Toilets in public places
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Habitat » Fri, 16 Aug 2013 7:18 am
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We heard a lot of good things about Singapore - its remarkable cleanness, and presumed cleanness is everywhere. But somebody, who visited this year...
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whooooooosh....
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Last post by nakatago
Sun, 25 Aug 2013 3:55 pm
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lizard inside the condo
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naanwar » Wed, 31 Jul 2013 8:41 am
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We saw a lizard inside our condo this morning. My wife is freaking out.
Is this normal here in Singapore?
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To cause even more damage to the OP's wife mental health there should be also mentioned that the standard size of the geckos you typically see at...
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Last post by Max Headroom
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 2:52 pm
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Last post by sosingaporean
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 1:02 pm
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Affordable Flights
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ComingSoon » Tue, 20 Aug 2013 6:08 pm
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Hello,
Does anyone know the 'best' site (or alternate method) to purchase affordable flights? It seems like the shorter flights around Asia are...
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I still say, even long haul and maybe more on long haul, buy from the airline. The last thing you want to so is try to phone your agent in Singapore...
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Last post by ScoobyDoes
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 11:31 am
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