Discuss about the latest news & interesting topics, real life experience or other out of topic discussions with locals & expatriates in Singapore.
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Last post by cassandrawillow
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 4:44 pm
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Frasers Hospitality
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Pal » Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:24 am
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Staying, Living in Singapore
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A member of Frasers Property Group
More than a hotel, our Gold Standard serviced residences feel just like home. Only better....
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Very nice
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Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:47 am
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Last post by Pal
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 9:23 am
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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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Parenting, Family & Schools
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CIS Profile
The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...
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Bump for this thread 8-)
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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Last post by joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Singapore Street Directory
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Pal » Mon, 12 May 2008 4:43 pm
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StreetDB - Singapore Street Directory
StreetDB.com is an interactive online Street Directory with mapping, driving directions and travel guides for...
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are these street maps still functional? i tried the link and sites but doesnt seem to take me anywhere... :???:
Street DB just worked for me.
it...
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Last post by ecureilx
Thu, 10 Jul 2014 8:35 am
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Standard of air travel in America has really dropped
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Lisafuller » Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:22 pm
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I'm back in the US for the first time since Covid as my daughter is going to college. Though she's only moving in at the end of the month, we came...
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PIA service is one thing, but safety is a whole another ball game! their standards on safety are truely horrifying and I won't fly them for that one...
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Last post by rajagainstthemachine
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:32 pm
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Any idea how to alleviate sunburns?
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Lisafuller » Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:02 pm
I've been taking advantage of the summer by doing lots of swimming and going to the beach, but it appears I may have fun too close to the sun today...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:02 pm
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Name a classic movie which you want to be remade for the current times
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Wd40 » Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:05 pm
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One of my favorite movies; Offices Space :) This is a 1999 movie about an IT guy who hates his job. It is a an awesome concept, just feels dated now....
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I'd like to see a remake of hairspray or singin in the rain, though maybe part of the charm is the fact that they have the 50s/80s looks to them.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:17 pm
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Considering leaving Singapore
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Wd40 » Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:08 am
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Hello guys,
I am finally considering of leaving Singapore. My rental agreement expires end of September. I have been paying like 2300 per month in...
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I like Houston Heights. I'd live there.
I’d prefer a more distant suburb like Sugar Land… after living like a sardine for so long, having a little...
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Last post by malcontent
Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:43 pm
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Anyone caught Barbenheimer?
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Lisafuller » Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:45 am
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Barbie and Oppenheimer has been all over the news and social media. I haven't made it down to the movies yet, was wondering if anyone has caught...
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There are some explicit sexual scenes. Not needed IMO.
I'd think a historical film is important for all to see, don't understand the rating. It's...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 30 Jul 2023 2:57 am
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Does anybody know how to get in touch with SIA?
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Lisafuller » Fri, 24 Feb 2023 1:56 am
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I have never been so frustrated.
As some of you know, my daughter is flying back with our dog in about two months. We've already booked her and my...
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Eh? Which lucky airport did you go to that you has no crowds? JFK had lots of people in the evening when I landed & departed.
Even my in-laws small...
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Last post by malcontent
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:47 am
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Spotting Scammers online
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abbby » Wed, 19 Jul 2023 4:11 pm
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Been seeing quite a number of people being scammed online.. do be careful when dealing with others online, few tips to share, please add on if you...
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For the overseas ones you need to document/describe what is wrong, Lazada accepts it (usually very quickly) and arranges the pickup. After the goods...
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Last post by x9200
Thu, 27 Jul 2023 9:05 am
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Who's your bet for president?
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Lisafuller » Fri, 26 May 2023 12:52 am
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Been seeing so much speculation online recently, just curious what everyone thinks?
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Wow, the very next day? Between the jet lag (which I’d never experienced before) and the newness of everything, it was all I could do drag myself...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 25 Jul 2023 1:44 am
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:12 pm
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Agent takes fee from Tenant & Landlord; legal?
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musical box » Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:08 am
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Facts
The existing tenant breaking lease ASAP (lease started 01 Jan.....2 year lease...no diplomatic clause).
New tenant (me) takes out 1 yr lease...
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Sounds like a conflict of interest to me. Agent has already taken from the owner and now taking from tenant..
Absolutely is, and is also...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 25 Jun 2023 4:26 pm
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Wednesday - Netflix series - Certification rating
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Wd40 » Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:45 am
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I wanted to check if the Netflix series Wednesday is appropriate for kids. Found some interesting insights, how different countries rate it....
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If in doubt about letting my kids watch, Common Sense Media is my go to. They really break it all down - and you can click further for very precise...
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Last post by malcontent
Thu, 08 Jun 2023 7:11 pm
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kids in Singapore
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mickimayer » Wed, 12 Apr 2023 5:56 pm
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Hi All!
I am writing a book about life abroad from the child’s perspective. In the ‘Kids’ Guide to Living Abroad’, children will share their...
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i bid $1
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Last post by taxico
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:41 am
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Buying fish in Singapore
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Wd40 » Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:44 am
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I recently restarted eating meat after like 15 years, thanks to my health screening results of low vitamin B12 and D, which is common among...
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Meatless biryani as in using impossible meat? Or just vegetables. I've been looking for egg biryani recently, but not many places seem to sell it....
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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 24 May 2023 10:55 pm
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Problems getting money back from an insurance company
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JanŠindlář » Mon, 15 May 2023 12:50 pm
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Hi,
anyone has had troubles processing their claim from a local insurance company? I have been trying to get AIA to process one claim I submitted in...
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Yes I had similar issues with a claim under a group policy when I left my employer. Fortunately I had a broker with the same insurance company...
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Last post by PNGMK
Mon, 15 May 2023 1:18 pm
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How to actually move out of Singapore
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Lisafuller » Fri, 27 Jan 2023 1:56 am
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Well guys, after over 20 years here we're getting ready to leave in the fall of 2023. It's actually a lot sooner than we realize, so before then I...
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Specialist doctors are an interesting breed here in Singapore. Even if they have their offices in private hospitals somehow the MOH manages to get...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 24 Apr 2023 1:41 pm
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Any advice on gap years?
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Lisafuller » Sun, 20 Mar 2022 2:39 am
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My daughter is fielding college offers right now but hasn’t really gotten into any of her top choices. My guess is due to her transcript- despite...
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US University admissions, especially at highly selective schools, are not just about results (yet it seems like this is the phrase you want to tie to...
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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 8:37 pm
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CPF accounts of 300,000 foreigners will automatically close from April 2024
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MOCHS » Wed, 08 Mar 2023 7:22 pm
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The days of giving up SG PR/citizenship and letting your CPF idle & collect interest is now officially over .
Good thing they closed this loophole,...
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I would hope people read the actual Constitution instead of Wikipedia to understand exactly what is said. Things posted in Wikipedia change over time...
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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 7:00 pm
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Has anybody been to the Van Gogh exhibition?
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Lisafuller » Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:09 pm
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Considering going with my family but not sure if the experience is worth our time. Saw very bad reviews about similar experiences overseas, but I'm...
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Thanks, will do.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 4:50 pm
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Carousell scammers
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abbby » Fri, 10 Feb 2023 1:45 pm
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Nothing the platform can do to prevent this from happening? Seems to be happening over and over and there are getting more cases like these:
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At least seller advised you to check... seems like he felt guilty.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 26 Feb 2023 3:12 pm
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The formal wear while swimming in pool
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HLEndman » Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:16 pm
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I'm now living in a condo called NV Residences, I plan to use the swimming pool in the condo, but now i only have a swimming shorts, do i need to buy...
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I believe that. Things used to be so much simpler.
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Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:51 pm
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