Making the decision of moving to Singapore

[check out]

location of your office via
http://..sg/

Then look out for suitable locations of condos close to MRT stations
http://www.smrt.com.sg/smrt/routemap/routemap.htm

[Guest]

I am coming to Singapore on 2nd September and will stay til 18th of September. I am coming to get information before I come second time to settle down...I want to check first everything...it would mean to me a lot to get contacts and to talk some people who went through that before me.

I would be very grateful if someone from you would take a 30 mintes to meet me during that period in Singapore and to talk to me.

Thanks and wish you only the best...

Ahmed, Slovenia

When you get here, look out for the WNDC (Wed Nite Drinking Club) post on the Events, Gatherings forum. We meet up every Wed nite e.g. the next one is tomorrow, 27 July
http://www.singaporeexpats.com/forum/ft ... 1b903e8061

Lot of people to chat with . . .

See ya

[Ahmed_europe]

I preferr face-to-face meeting with people in Singapore when I arrive to your country...that's what i meant....it is difficult to chat with you on that time because we are 6 hours of difference...

I will stay in Singapore 16 days and would appreciate very much if someone from this forum would take 30 minutes of time to meet me during my staying and to give me advice...coz I am really gonna need help...

Ahmed

[Lion City workforce]

Migration and emigration of human beings is a pre-requisite of human progress and development. Without migration, human beings would be doomed to an existence worse than that of animals. Even animals migrate to seek a better habitat.

Patriotism is not a one-way thing, it is a two-way commitment. If one finds that one's patriotism and loyalty is not reciprocated as having to live with a corrupt government, discriminatory policies, inhumane and repressive laws etc., one has a right to review one's patriotism and commitment if one so chooses.

Why would people stay if their talents are not recognised in their own country and they do not have the opportunities to develop their potential? Why remain when they can have these opportunities in another country?

Indeed, it is very fortunate that we all live in this day and age of globalisation where we are free to live and work anywhere in the world as long as we have the skills and talent.

There is much less reason now to put up with bad governments, or corrupt, oppressive regimes and racist, anywhere in the world.

Of course the grass is never greener on the other side. You still need the same energy, enterprise and sometimes luck to make it. But there is no doubt in my mind and in those who have worked here and overseas - the playing field is more level abroad.

Whilst, I may add that most lower middle-class Malaysian citizens and professionals are the main bulk of immigrants to countries abroad. They need to get settled first and have a few contacts to start life anew.

To expect them to be millionaires in businesses will take a generation or more and we are beginning to see that now. If they had not emigrated, they would have been hard pressed to send their children abroad and everybody knows the quota system for universities, jobs, job promotions and opportunities back home.

In Canada, we experience the best there is in life. Every citizen has equal rights. They have done well in every aspect of life.

In the US, anyone whether black, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Mexican, etc has the right to run for president. There are no restrictions, one only needs to secure the votes.

Nobody should operate under the assumption that migration is a bed of sweet, smelling roses. Roses have thorns.

Certainly, migration is not a dirty word. In fact, migration is the reason for this multiethnic paradise I call home today. The question is, can Malaysia retain her talents?

We are simply losing good people to the more developed countries, and this problem is also faced by other countries such as India and China.

Singapore has been absorbing our talents regardless of the medium of instruction they have been taught in. Perhaps the biggest slap on our face is the fact that thousands and thousands of Malaysians have been recruited to bloom in the Lion City's workforce, while our own industry leaders have done nothing to help the government keep these investments from going abroad.

Many people leave the country for a variety of reasons. Some leave for economic reasons, some for better education, some over concerns for the climate of democracy in their home country. There is no reason to deride any migrant for their choices in life. Every human being is entitled to the right of social, physical and geographical mobility - you seek your place on earth and call it home.

So leave if you must, go while you can, but don't give up on the march.

That is a worthy sacrifice that requires courage.

Congratulations to those who have found a better future in life.