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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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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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
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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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Why malaysia is falling behind Singapore
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Wd40 » Mon, 26 Dec 2022 9:27 pm
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Came across this excellent video in which a Malaysian MP is retrospecting what Malaysia did wrong:
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I think I heard this in Bloomberg, about China. In China the social contract between the govt and the people is different from other countries. The...
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Sun, 01 Jan 2023 2:54 pm
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How to keep house from molding while on vacation
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Lisafuller » Sun, 18 Dec 2022 4:22 am
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I'm about to leave to Taiwan for two weeks and was wondering if anyone had any tricks to keep the house from molding while we are away. Typically...
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fwiw i am away for 6-18 months at a stretch and i have no window grilles.
because of bugs and mosquito fogging and theft everything gets closed....
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Last post by taxico
Sat, 31 Dec 2022 3:55 pm
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How to celebrate New Years
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Lisafuller » Tue, 27 Dec 2022 1:15 am
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Will be back in SG tomorrow so want to get ready for the New Year. Wondering if there are any new or interesting ways to celebrate?
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I actually haven't noticed very many tourists at all! Was in Taiwan recently and that was a different story... so many Singaporeans!
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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:00 am
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How do expats feel about living in Singapore?
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abbby » Fri, 09 Dec 2022 4:52 pm
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How do expats feel about living in Singapore? Especially for those who have been in Singapore for several years ie: the cost of living, rent, food,...
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I like it and am now officially back. However, if I were planning on having kids with my partner, I would be looking elsewhere. I also think rental...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 3:34 am
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Can you recommend a tingkat service with vegetarian options?
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Valerie1 » Wed, 07 Dec 2022 1:52 pm
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Can anyone recommend a tingkat service with vegetarian options?
Looking for one that has reasonably fresh/healthy meals, and actual tingkat (not...
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I have personally ordered from Moms cooking before, not vegetarian but I would think they can customize a vegetarian menu for you.
Their prices are...
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Fri, 09 Dec 2022 4:43 pm
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Planning my move to Singapore
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Roadtosingapore » Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:42 pm
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Hello Expats,
Hope everyone is keeping well.
I am currently living in the UK and have been offered to move to the Singapore for work.
We are...
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Tactically speaking SG is small. You don't need a car to travel around as Public transport is every where around bus and MRT.
Of course if you need...
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Last post by smoulder
Tue, 06 Dec 2022 9:49 pm
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Thoughts on 377a repeal
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Lisafuller » Wed, 24 Aug 2022 8:34 pm
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As most of us know by now, 377 a was repealed during this year’s NDR. I expected the members of the LGBTQ community to be very pleased about this,...
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Religion is not bad. People are bad. My religion takes it a step further, identifying the pope as the antichrist (might sound radical, but there is...
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Last post by JR8
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 5:46 am
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How much is ur utilities bill during the wfh period
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cookie_expat » Sat, 13 Jun 2020 2:10 pm
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Usually mine was about $60-$80
But just got a shock when I received a $200 utilities bill for last month's, yikes.
Just for comparison, anyone care...
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Our combined water+electric last month was $462, roughly $450-500 average of late. Over the past 10 years it’s been $350-400, only recently it’s gone...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 1:41 am
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How to fall asleep and wake up early
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Lisafuller » Sun, 30 Oct 2022 8:48 pm
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Anybody have any advice? I've been struggling with some pretty bad insomnia lately, it's gotten pretty bad, to the point that I sometimes only fall...
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If you go to sleep at different times each day, it can be difficult to fall asleep earlier. Waking up and going to bed at the same time each day...
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Mon, 28 Nov 2022 9:33 pm
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How to deal with nightmare neighbor's reno
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Lisafuller » Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:05 pm
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I'm pretty exasperated. I live on the third floor in a very quiet estate, surrounded by nature. People here seldom do renovation as the units are all...
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Some ways to report mentioned here.
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Seems like the only way to report would be through the police... will...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 9:29 pm
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The new Great World
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Lisafuller » Sat, 30 Apr 2022 2:35 am
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Went to Great World for the first time in ages today, and wow the place has really changed. It used to be a pretty old, drab mall, even had a...
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The toilets not what they used to be 🥲
How so? They used to be dirtier and hotter since there was no air-conditioning. Now, most of them smell...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:32 pm
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Occupant has not paid rent for the past 2 months
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imdumboutofluck » Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:29 am
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Hey everyone,
I am the main tenant in a condo. I share the 4-room condo with 3 other occupants. We split the rent amongst ourselves based on the...
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Ok. How will you get money for the past months ?
I've come here asking for advice on the same. :)
The advice I've got so far is to trouble him for...
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Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:36 pm
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Insurance agents
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jwoods1864 » Tue, 15 Nov 2022 4:44 am
Can anyone PM me an insurance agent that can be trusted? (Health and term life insurance)
I've already done research on what I want but it would be...
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Last post by jwoods1864
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 4:44 am
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Chinese Characters
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jwoods1864 » Wed, 09 Nov 2022 6:25 am
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Learning Chinese characters is so bloody hard?!
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This discussion is too high brow for me. I'm going back to HWZ.
:wave: Sorry, couldn't resist that opening. :lol: :cool:
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Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:33 am
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What to do with a loud snoring husband?
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korosensei » Tue, 19 Apr 2022 3:00 am
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I have been married with my husband for just a month and been living together with him for 5 mos. Initially, when we first move in together I already...
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huh set it as per your teeth shape?
While I do one at Dental clinic. The dentist use a thing to mould out the shape of my teeth. Than after one...
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Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:35 pm
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Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:32 pm
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Deposit USD into Bank of America account?
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18000rpm » Mon, 31 Oct 2022 1:15 pm
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Is there a way to deposit cash (USD or SGD) into a US Bank of America account without having to do a TT or wire and pay fees?
Thanks for any advice!
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If you have a local bank account then use WISE. Still got fees but very low.
I just tried WISE and for a $5000 transfer the total fee was $21...
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Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:05 am
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I made the mistake of signing up for "Trust Bank"
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PNGMK » Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:45 pm
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Don't be me.
It's crap because they don't really care.
It's junk built by outsourced people.
It's the worst of the worst of fintech because it...
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I am ok to use it as a replacement for my NTUC OCBC card.
It is good to use for fairprice purchases and you can receive some vouchers and cashback.
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Last post by bro75
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 1:20 pm
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Britain's rotating PM
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Lisafuller » Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:31 am
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Anyone have any thoughts on the whole English political situation? They've gone through three PMs in less than 90 days, and the outgoing one couldn't...
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Not looking good for the Conservatives, re opinion polls, which is perhaps why Boris bailed out the last minute.
He bailed out at the last minute...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:24 pm
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Looking for Polish language tutor
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nicholas1339 » Sat, 23 Apr 2022 9:36 pm
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Hi all,
I have tried finding a Polish language tutor in Singapore but it appears there are none.
If anyone of you happens to be Polish and are...
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hi, are you still looking for a polish language tutor?
OP was last active two days after the post was made, so I doubt they will be coming back to...
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