Singapore Expats

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by jaw
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: Beauty, Health & Fitness
Topic: anyone keen to learn golf?
Replies: 14
Views: 7976

sorry for the late reply, was out of town for a couple of days. There are many places offering golf lessons, for beginners, it usually comprises of 10 lessons. I have called up a few to enquire and left my contacts just in case they are able to form a group. If you have any group and would like to f...
by jaw
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: Entertainment, Leisure & Sports
Topic: Camping In Singapore
Replies: 1
Views: 3277

There is a hawker Center opposite Golden Mile Complex. They sell lots of army stuffs above the hawker center, many army boys buy their gadgets there.
by jaw
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Just a word of warning
Replies: 35
Views: 15557

the maid should be shot, literally. Some of the rough handling bordered on 'shaking' the baby. In Australia, babies have died due to this sort of abuse. Do we know whether this took place in Singapore? What actually became of the maid? it was on the news last night. The maid has been charged but ou...
by jaw
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 9:18 am
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: True or Untrue: Singapore-Malaysian tension?
Replies: 37
Views: 25060

Tensions are mainly between politicians.... especially the older ones :D . As for the residents, no problems... we are used to it. Still travel to and fro like nobody's business.. no tension at all.
by jaw
Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: Primary & Secondary Schools
Topic: Any expats with kids in Local Govt funded Primary Schools
Replies: 34
Views: 19465

So after all of this has been said and done, I'm not on a full expat package so schooling will come from my pocket, my 15mth girl will need some form of education, is the East coast one OK?...I mean i heard its teaching methods are based more on a International schools style of teaching and curicul...
by jaw
Sun, 03 Feb 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Public Holidays in Singapore
Replies: 1
Views: 2111

Usually most shops and restaurants are open for most public holidays except 2 major ones - Christmas and Chinese New Year. But in recent years, you can find more shops and restaurants opens during these 2 major holidays. I understand that some supermarts even opened on the first day of Chinese New Y...
by jaw
Sun, 03 Feb 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: Primary & Secondary Schools
Topic: Any expats with kids in Local Govt funded Primary Schools
Replies: 34
Views: 19465

hi, I am just itching to say something. I do agree with some points SMS made regarding this : It has nothing to do with what the school is teaching. It has everything to do with the peers that your child hangs around during those years in school and after school. It also has to do with what the chil...
by jaw
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:16 pm
Forum: 30's Club
Topic: Singapore Sightseeing?
Replies: 16
Views: 11610

Re: Singapore Sightseeing?

Hi there, Is anyone interested in sightseeing around Singapore? I'm new here so looking for touring buddies. I'm thinking: 1) Palua Ubin 2) Kusu Island 3) Sungei Buloh Wetlands 4) Bird Park 5) MacRitchie Reservoir And also looking for more suggestions! Queeqeg -While you are at Pulau Ubin, check ou...
by jaw
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: Entertainment, Leisure & Sports
Topic: SCUBA diving in Singapore?
Replies: 95
Views: 83773

may I know where is Koh Tao and what flight gets you there? TIA Island off the eastern coast of Thailand. No airport on the island itself, but the one on Koh Samui is under an hour's boat ride away and has direct flights from Singapore on Bangkok Airways. http://wikitravel.org/en/Ko_Tao http://wiki...
by jaw
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:48 am
Forum: Beauty, Health & Fitness
Topic: anyone keen to learn golf?
Replies: 14
Views: 7976

Re: Play golf

giangptm wrote:Hi,

I wish to play golf. Please advise me since I am very new with golf.

Many thanks!
what are the time slots you are availble? can you email me at [email protected]?
by jaw
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:47 am
Forum: Events, Gatherings, Making Friends
Topic: EAST COAST-where is good to go with kids?
Replies: 8
Views: 6618

I find it funny that someone said that there are no playgrounds on the east coast. Then mentions Pasir Ris park. Pasir Ris is so much on the east coast that you can actually fall into the sea if you are not carefull. Sorry, I am so used to saying East Coast to mean East Coast Park. Technically spea...
by jaw
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:23 am
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Distance Learning
Replies: 1
Views: 2483

With my limited knowledge, do a search on NUS, with Physics as your major, I think only National university of Singapore (NUS) offer this. So i suggest you write in to them, as your case is unique, I would think it's best for them to deal with you separately. I believe if you can prove that you have...
by jaw
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:17 am
Forum: Entertainment, Leisure & Sports
Topic: SCUBA diving in Singapore?
Replies: 95
Views: 83773

may I know where is Koh Tao and what flight gets you there? TIA
by jaw
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: A Caucasian Singaporean?
Replies: 71
Views: 56121

Jaw: You have a right to an opinion, but your reasoning is weak. :( The rest of you: do you know any Caucasians turned Singaporean? :wink: Why it does not happen more often (if ever) I think is due to requirement to give up one's old passport. I would happily take Singapore citizenship but I would ...
by jaw
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 9:44 am
Forum: Strictly Speaking
Topic: A Caucasian Singaporean?
Replies: 71
Views: 56121

I am a local and my advice is, stay being a PR if you can and not be a Singaporean..... oops! did I just say something bad :lol:

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