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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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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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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Bringing DVDs to Singapore
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mks » Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:35 pm
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We are in the process of moving to Singapore. Can we bring our DVDs and CDs with us?
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We brought all of ours with us in the shipping container listed on the shipping invoice--no problems at all.
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Last post by boffenl
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 9:28 pm
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18yr old Moving out of Parent's House to Singapore
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Kabuki » Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:11 am
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Just turned 18 about 2 months ago and ill be moving to singapore soon to start my own life. My plane ticket has already been booked for january 12th....
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just want to wish this chap good luck and have fun!
rare to see such independence in 18 year olds.
drop me a line if you need any sort of help :)...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 5:12 pm
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Scared S***less in London
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Qua5ar » Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:52 am
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Hi all,
I'm a 31yr old British female working at T5 Heathrow in the UK and recently signed a 2.5 yr contract to work on a land-mark project in...
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Thanks for the reassuring words guys, they've done a lot to calm my nerves. As my departure date draws closer I find I have less time to worry about...
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Last post by Qua5ar
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:49 am
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Canadians arriving in 10 days
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CalgaryM » Fri, 28 Dec 2007 3:18 pm
Hi there,
In 10 days we will arrive in Singapore. After many searches and thoughts we decided to get a place in District 15 - East Coast. We got...
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Last post by CalgaryM
Fri, 28 Dec 2007 3:18 pm
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Canadians moving to Singapore - Info needed
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CalgaryM » Fri, 14 Dec 2007 2:08 pm
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We will be relocate to Singapore on January 2008. We are in early 40's and we will come with our 4 1/2 y.o. daughter.
Looking for a three bedrooms...
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Hi there,
In 10 days we will arrive in Singapore. After many searches and thoughts we decided to get a place in District 15 - East Coast. We got...
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Fri, 28 Dec 2007 2:27 pm
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PR approval
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bunty » Sun, 23 Dec 2007 8:35 pm
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hi all
i have applied for PR in june 2007 and yet to receive any feedback. I am an indian working here since 2006. it is still under process. there...
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i did call and email them and they say it is still under process.
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Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:00 pm
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 6:15 pm
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Peculiar PR dilemma....
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Shashidhar » Wed, 21 Jun 2006 3:30 pm
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Hi,
I am bogged down with an issue related to repercussions of taking up Singapore PR. I am presently on P2 Employment Pass staying with my mother...
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its not so straightforward as a formality once u become a pr. the irony is that with mom its easy getting LTSVP and once u become PR at ICA they...
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Last post by directhit
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:37 am
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EPEC & Married
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apurva » Sun, 16 Dec 2007 2:26 pm
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hi everyone,
my wife got the EPEC she will now move to Singapore and try get a job to become an EP holder, after which i will accompany her on a...
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apurva,
It's easy to get a DP once you wife has at least an S Pass and is earning in excess of S$2500/month. The employer is required to apply for a...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 6:00 pm
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bringing helpers with you on the move
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eveie » Wed, 12 Dec 2007 9:34 pm
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It seems like most of the people in Hong Kong relocating to Singapore are taking their helpers with them. I do like the fact that I would have...
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Ours was all done within two weeks including medicals etc.
We used an agent as well, but only because this guy was provided though our company and...
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Last post by micknlea
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:32 pm
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New Yorker Moving To Singapore - Need Help ASAP
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terrieterrie » Mon, 22 Oct 2007 1:28 pm
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Hello. I will be relocating with my company very shortly to Singapore.
I am single, mid 30s and am trying to figure out the best places to live in...
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Hey, a fellow mid-30s New Yorker. Welcome!
Best of luck finding a place. You'll be fine. (I always WONDERED who was paying those outrageous rental...
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Last post by remersonh
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:54 am
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Tax/Duties by IRAS
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ed_dy » Wed, 12 Dec 2007 2:38 pm
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Hi
I will be moving to singapore soon and would like to know if i were to transfer my money over to a singapore bank account, how much taxes/duties...
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we have transferred quite a bit of money from the US to buy properties in Singapore, there is no tax on such transfers, but as usual, if you earn...
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Last post by sillingw
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:33 am
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Health Insurance
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Matt26 » Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:41 am
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Our company has a group insurance designed for local employees. It doesn't cover dental, optical nor maternity. Now we start bringing expats in...
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There are actually quite a few insurers that cover globally. Local (Singapore) insurance cover you for a lower price however it has some problems for...
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Last post by johnking
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:18 am
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Do NZ TV's work in Singapore?
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Alex3 » Thu, 06 Dec 2007 9:32 am
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Moving to Singapore.
I know both countries run on the PAL system but have also heard Singapore TV transmits on frequencies which may not be...
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In any case, should you decide not to bring your TV, you can always buy one here. Electronics are very very reasonable here in Singapore and the...
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Last post by Super_Star
Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:45 am
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Thu, 06 Dec 2007 7:51 pm
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Urgent Advise Needed Please - Moving To Singapore
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lilasiti » Wed, 24 Oct 2007 1:55 pm
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I am a 20/f/singaporean and my partner is a 20/m/UK citizen. I have just graduated from Polytechnic and currently working full time. We are planning...
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thanks viajera for the suggestion anyway.
well, im just looking out for other alternative tho if there's way we can be together without him having...
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Last post by lilasiti
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 5:13 pm
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Is it ok to relocate??
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akil12 » Mon, 22 Oct 2007 1:53 am
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Hi,
I recently secured job (8k/month + mediclaim) in singapore.
I will be moving with my family (wife+kid (1yr old)).
As my office location is near...
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i also sent u a pm on some agents no., who u can contact wen u get here.
it worked well for me so i thought il recommend it to u... :)
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Last post by astr
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 3:14 pm
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Help, my EP application has been rejected (Frustrated)
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SmallJack » Tue, 23 Oct 2007 8:40 pm
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Hi there,
Would anybody be kind to help me solving my problem? Or any suggestion or advice would be much appreciated. Please ....
Here is a brief...
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Hi there,
I appreciated any of your valuable response. Thanks a lot.
Yep, I guessed it was a bad move from my side when I terminated my PR and...
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Last post by SmallJack
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 8:36 am
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Status of EP Application
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ariesmun » Mon, 22 Oct 2007 7:17 pm
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Hi,
just check my EP application status... it is said :
Date of Application : 11/10/2007
Status : PENDING FOR PROCESSING
What 'Pending for...
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Hi, I had my EP application pending in the same status as you. Perhaps if you've been waiting for more than 2 weeks, I guess it's better that you or...
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Last post by SmallJack
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 8:46 pm
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Employment Pass Vs EntrePass
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rockar » Tue, 23 Oct 2007 5:06 am
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I have searched the net and I found there are two ways to get an pass
One is by forming the local company and then applying for the employment pass...
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Yes I know that I need to have a local director for private limited and this may be done using the nominee director services offered by local...
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Tue, 23 Oct 2007 7:46 am
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