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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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Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Salute to moderators and chatters~ Help needed.
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bondgee » Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12 am
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I was presented a tricky case today by a friend. A remote cousin(female) of him, a student visa holder then, was deported from singapore 3 yrs ago...
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I was presented a tricky case today by a friend. A remote cousin(female) of him, a student visa holder then, was deported from singapore 3 yrs ago...
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Last post by ksl
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 2:05 am
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Buying Used Motocylce - COE, ARF & Transfer Fee – again...
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Yali80 » Sat, 14 Nov 2009 1:35 pm
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Dear fellow expats,
I am going to arrive in Singapore mid-December and – being at the beginning of my professional life – plan to buy an old used...
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I bought a brand new motorbike that has been preregistered. The only things I had to do were reregistering it with LTA under my name (I do not...
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Last post by x9200
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 8:38 pm
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Part time Maid
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avalur » Fri, 13 Nov 2009 5:30 pm
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We have moved to Singapore recently and are looking for a part time maid to clean our house 4hrs/day 2-3 times a week.
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Type {cleaning services +singapore}into Google or Yahoo then start calling. Or there are several firms providing such services listed in my links...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 9:22 pm
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Condo Suggestions: Commuting to Suntec Plaza
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tigerstyle » Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:48 pm
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Hey everybody,
The wife and I are moving to Singapore from the States in a couple of months and are looking for some advice on where to live. As...
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Hey tigerstyle,
I work at Suntec and live over at Tanjong Pagar. It's about a 10 minute bus ride to work which is nice in the mornings. MRT is...
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Last post by JMS_SWE
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:14 pm
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Bringing Video Console into Singapore
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carolinemain » Tue, 10 Nov 2009 9:54 pm
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Does anyone know if I need permission to bring in my XBox and 3 video games into Singapore? It is for my own personal use only.
Thanks
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Of course they can confiscate, but that also means making a report. I think common sense prevails in customs and if you try to hide something they...
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Last post by x9200
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 7:35 am
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Advice on International Movers
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e&esmom » Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:21 am
We are moving from Sydney in December and I trying to decide between three movers - Kent (who use JVK in Singapore), Grace who use (Asian Tigers or...
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Last post by e&esmom
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:21 am
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Relocate to Singapore as `self-employed`
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samdi » Sun, 08 Nov 2009 7:33 pm
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Hello Everyone,
I hope you are well. May I seek your attention to one of my questions.
I intend to start my consulting and advisory practice...
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Dear sundaymorningstaple,
Thank you for quick and detailed response. I guess, it won`t hurt to wait and receive responses from other friends at...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:25 pm
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JVK Asia Movers
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e&esmom » Mon, 09 Nov 2009 9:30 am
We are moving to Singapore next month and out local movers have suggested using JVK Asia for the Singapore side of the move. I'm hoping to hear if...
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Last post by e&esmom
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 9:30 am
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Friendly Areas to live in
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bness » Sun, 08 Nov 2009 1:26 am
Hi,
I live in London, U.K., and am currently planning a move to Singapore around mid January. Ideally i want to find a place as soon as I get there...
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Last post by bness
Sun, 08 Nov 2009 1:26 am
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Medical insurance - sufficient coverage?
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movingtospore » Wed, 19 Aug 2009 1:24 am
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Hi, I have been searching through old posts but haven't quite found the answer to my question.
My husband's employer will provide insurance for the...
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As an example, inpatient services are covered to a maximum of $45,000 pp per year, I think, under the employer's policy. Would this be sufficient to...
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Last post by x9200
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 2:20 pm
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Moving to Singapore as a freelance business consultant
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John Black » Tue, 03 Nov 2009 3:05 pm
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Hello, I'm (Western) European and live with my Indian wife in India. We would like to move to another country and Singapore is on top of our list....
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MOM phoned me up and said they will not be relaxing the entrepass rule at the present time so the criteria must be met just now. They do not know, if...
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Last post by ksl
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 6:59 pm
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Bringing current domestic helper from Hong Kong
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queenie71 » Wed, 10 Jun 2009 1:18 pm
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We would like to bring our current Dh - does anyone have experience of this?
What are the monthly costs? Salary. govt levies, medical insurance,...
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I didn't go through an agency - I filed the paperwork myself and took it personally down to the MOM. The letter was on my husband's work stationary...
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Last post by cbavasi
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 9:08 pm
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Maid wanted -- are you leaving Singapore?
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CNSGP » Wed, 04 Nov 2009 7:24 pm
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Hi,
We are moving to Singapore in December & our maid in HK won't be able to join us unfortunately.
I would much prefer to have a maid who is...
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I have a possibility and I will check in the next day or so.
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 8:32 pm
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What attracts you to Singapore?
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aargon » Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:25 pm
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I`ve seen a few threads now where EPs are looking to move to Singapore from half way across the globe (NY, London) without actually having a job.
In...
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What attracts is environment.
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Last post by michlele21
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:46 am
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bankrupt in middleast.. moving to singapore
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desire83 » Mon, 26 Oct 2009 1:20 am
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hi all
last yr due to recession my frnd lost his job in middle east he and at the same time made sum losses in property! he had no choice but to...
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thank u all ... for the replies but my frnd has decided not come .. and take any risks....
all the responses are appreciated
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Last post by desire83
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 3:46 pm
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How to get in :)
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starbaby » Wed, 28 Oct 2009 3:23 pm
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Apologies in advance for this very basic question. I have visited Singapore several times and have always thought of it as a possible place to live....
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Try a search on 'entrepass' then come back with more specific questions.
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 3:38 pm
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Medical exam for my visa
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londontosingapore » Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:41 pm
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Hello all
I've been asked to get a medical (chest x-ray and HIV test) examination for the final approval stage for my visa.
Can anyone recommend...
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Did mine at Raffles Hospital. Total was SGD 80 roughly and that was including same day results. You don't need an appointment just go there early in...
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Last post by econoMIC
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 4:20 pm
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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 5:41 pm
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Moving to Singapore to study with Girlfriend
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aelias » Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:48 am
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Hi,
I'm planning to move to Singapore to do my MBA at INSEAD and I want to take my GF. We live in Canada together under Common - Law status. I'm...
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Please do a search of this board using the search function just below the profile link on the upper right side of the page. It's been discussed...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:35 pm
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Coming back to SG after giving up PR
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ashsayed » Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:08 pm
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Hi there
three years ago i gave up my PR and took the CPF money. Now i want to set up a new business in SG on EP - will I still be able to come back...
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Well great news - i spoke to MOM today and i can get my EP and i do NOT have to pay any of the CPF contributions. So see you in SG early next year....
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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 4:34 pm
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