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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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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Staying, Living in Singapore
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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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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 is there no Costco, Tesco etc. in Singapore?
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Brah » Mon, 22 Aug 2011 4:12 pm
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Seems like there should be one here, with 7 in Korea, a few in Thailand, Malaysia, etc.
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I don't overly miss actual supermarkets, I think Tesco and Walmart are going to make it so butchers or greengrocers become a niche, quaint occupation...
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Last post by Hannieroo
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 8:25 am
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Local resentment at foreigners....get a life
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bluenose » Mon, 15 Apr 2013 8:11 am
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I was in a coffee shop yesterday at JP and there were no seats as 50% were taken by young students who share drinks or drink nothing with the other...
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I have never seen a parent here using a pushchair as a battering ram, local or foreigner. If I feel the battering ram urge I ask my wife to push the...
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Last post by Brah
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 8:51 pm
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Why is there little central AC here?
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Hannieroo » Mon, 15 Apr 2013 8:25 am
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My first thought was cost of installation and cost of running but the house I am in has the central tower space thing and false ceilings, some of the...
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I think there is a big difference between noticing the differences and wondering why they are, whether it's custom or an actual reason, and deciding...
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Last post by Hannieroo
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 9:51 am
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Someone stirring the shlt pot?
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iamsen » Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:21 pm
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This guy's blog has been doing the rounds on my FB today. It's rather old, from 2011, it's the first I've seen of it. Curious that it's resurfacing.
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You never know. I was opening a new bank account sometime last year and the teller was very obviously hitting on me. 'oh you live at xx, I always go...
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Last post by JR8
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 3:29 am
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[ask] Selling gold in SG
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Simatupang » Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:06 pm
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Hi All,
As per title, where can I sell my gold bar in SG?
Thanks
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Mustafa lets you exchange gold.... they might buy gold bars too.
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Last post by FaeLLe
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 6:07 pm
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Need help to look for a room to rent
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GrégoireR » Fri, 12 Apr 2013 9:00 pm
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Hello,
I'm a French student currently in exchange at NUS and I'd like to stay after the end of the semester in Singapore for an internship. I am...
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Ok, I know some French associations but I'd rather find an English speaking family - do you know some associations I could approach?
Thanks again :)...
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Last post by teztez
Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:08 am
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Dengue hotspots , a newborn & a worried parent!
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Serendipitysays » Sat, 30 Jun 2012 2:45 am
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Hello,
We recently moved to a rented property in Singapore .
Our ignorance was to be partly blamed , since we realized, after a month of staying ,...
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There will be a dengue prevention awareness road show at Tampines tomorrow from 2pm to 6pm. It will be held at Block 267 Tampines St 21. If you guys...
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Last post by the lynx
Sat, 13 Apr 2013 3:31 pm
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377A appeal thrown out!
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offshoreoildude » Thu, 11 Apr 2013 4:30 pm
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Sorry ghey men.... it's still illegal. The case was thrown out and the respected, learned judge suggested that the legislature should deal with it....
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Strange, considering Singapore has more gays per square kilometer than in any other country I've been to.
+1 oso say lah.
And same same with the...
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Last post by JR8
Fri, 12 Apr 2013 7:24 pm
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Visa to Myanmar
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vink2 » Tue, 09 Apr 2013 8:01 pm
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Guys, just interesting, how did you get visa to Myanmar. I don't want to visit embassy, will the websites like work for me?
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and another country guy, his visa fee was 300$ for Malaysia, for a week, or a month, or a year .. :)
Costs more than a US visa! And you could...
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Last post by nakatago
Fri, 12 Apr 2013 4:27 pm
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Thank your lucky stars you're not on a MCST Condo Committee
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offshoreoildude » Sun, 07 Apr 2013 9:52 pm
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The true nature of some Sinkies really comes out....
Typical response to any use of 'common' facilities is to try to minimize usage.... by everyone....
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would a property manager be an owner of the condo?? as it turned out our neighbor complaining about the cats is the property manager and the uhm...
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Last post by offshoreoildude
Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:36 pm
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Where in SG prices can be pushed up beyond limits?
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Sergei82 » Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:04 am
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Just thinking about life in Singapore again... Since Singapore is a small country, number of choices in certain things may be restricted, as...
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...so far I have found only one :)
Even that one most likely pretty soon will not be in your company. :)
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Last post by Sergei82
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 6:08 pm
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Canada vs Singapore lifestyle
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vink2 » Sun, 31 Mar 2013 4:46 pm
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I like to know lots about countries and compare them, but I don't have intention either to move to Canada or retire in Singapore. Just interesting to...
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Skin Color Adaptation
Do Chinese lack sweat glands in their armpits?
Why does spicy food make you sweat?
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Last post by JR8
Mon, 08 Apr 2013 4:29 pm
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Can EP holders live in JB?
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wahid110 » Sat, 02 Mar 2013 11:07 pm
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Hi, I am an EP holder working i Singapore for about one year.
I just heard a word of mouth that EP holders working in sinapore can apply to live in...
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I don't understand what you are trying to say vink2 :???:
I don't think he understands either. But then again, some things never change, do they!...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 1:45 pm
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Country Visas
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Jennifer_Crayon » Tue, 02 Apr 2013 5:38 pm
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I would like to ask which countries that need Singaporean to apply visas, one i know is Australia need visas.
Please help.
Thank you :lol:
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I would like to ask which countries that need Singaporean to apply visas, one i know is Australia need visas.
Please help.
Thank you :lol:
This...
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Last post by vink2
Tue, 02 Apr 2013 6:16 pm
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Fun Challenge: Who knows where this lion statue is?
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singaphereicom » Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:44 pm
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Who knows where this Lion is located?
Let's see how good you are at this, mates... :wink:
Hint: It's about 3 meters in height
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...After a couple more royal marriages and coups and uprisings and stuff like that, the little lion city was formed.
Thanks for that, most...
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Last post by JR8
Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:08 am
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Ring Appraisal
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yosithezet » Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:09 pm
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I need to get a ring appraised for tax purposes. Can anyone suggest a place around Orchard or Somerset?
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Post a picture of it here with a description. We'll all give you a value estimate.
^ +1 Excellent idea
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Last post by JR8
Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:43 am
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Property cooling measures - still not clear for me
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Sergei82 » Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:18 am
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I'm not an expert, I just want some help clarifying certaing things for myself...
Heard on the news recently that latest cooling measures made...
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...thinking of heading into cyprus to buy well located distressed properties... oh well.
Interesting!
How about the site of a Cypriot bank?!
ah,...
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Last post by taxico
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 7:42 pm
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want to be free guide for singapore tourist
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paulzheng » Mon, 14 Feb 2011 2:42 pm
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I have stay in singapore for more than 8 years. Every day, there are many people from all over the world come to to singapore for travelling, i would...
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Good luck = when preparation meets opportunity.
Well done Paul!
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Last post by JR8
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 7:34 pm
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how to determine an authentic porcelain vase?
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shiranaihito » Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:24 am
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hi,
advise
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To answer the original question.
To identify porcelain, ping the rim of the vase with your finger, striking it with your fingernail. It will give a...
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Last post by JR8
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 7:28 pm
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Private Cab from SG to JB Senai Airport
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chickie » Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:44 pm
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Anyone has reliable private cab from JB that can come over to SG any location for pick up and goes to Senai airport?
tyvm
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Hello, going to be relocated to JB/Tuas for working at SIN, kids going to school at SIN. Looking for good tips regarding housing.
thank you for your...
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 4:55 pm
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