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by playhere
Fri, 08 May 2009 5:47 pm
Forum: Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Topic: comin back to singapore after 18 years n have no one there
Replies: 13
Views: 6719

Re: comin back to singapore after 18 years n have no one the

Hey there, the BMT bit is meant to be a stressful... The first few weeks are lightly to be difficult.. you might not get to call as often but generally, you will get to call home a numbers of times per month. For queries to minddef.. I will you, I ask for the full name of the person you are talking ...
by playhere
Fri, 08 May 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Overcharged on NETS transaction
Replies: 3
Views: 2929

I were you, I make a police report... 1. Net transcation works like hard cash.. money in your bank account is transferred at the point of purchase and not days after.. 2. Even if it is a administration error, the amount is way overcharged. And besides, your pin number is needed for authorizing a mon...
by playhere
Fri, 08 May 2009 4:54 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: Do consumers have any rights in Singapore???
Replies: 5
Views: 2853

I am singaporean myself but find many aspects of our service industry bad.. Example: 1. service charges in restaurants are compulsory.. even if the service is bad, you are made to pay 2. overcharging tourists or even locals at hotspots ( food, electronic products) 3. home repair and maintenance stan...
by playhere
Fri, 08 May 2009 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: LEAVE ME ALONE TELEMARKETERS!! Where they get my num?
Replies: 12
Views: 5689

I came across one instance where the guy called and spell out my Identity Card number and try to give you the impression that he is authorized by an government agency to sell me insurance. Well, it sounds convincing because this insurance guy called at a time when the government privatized insurance...
by playhere
Wed, 06 May 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Entertainment, Leisure & Sports
Topic: Good artwork framers needed!
Replies: 4
Views: 3997

Hi there, Good framing in singapore are typically hard to find and the "slightly better ones" tend to over-charge. For paper-works-- be very careful, due to humidity in singapore, it will mould big time. Un-informed framers will use alcohol based glue to stick paper work which will destroy your pape...
by playhere
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 4:35 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Cheap Places to Live
Replies: 5
Views: 3368

Condo.. renting are unlikely going to be cheap actually.. You can try co-renting it with a few people.. that might be cheaper
by playhere
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
Topic: PhD student - Moving in Singapore
Replies: 5
Views: 3693

Hi there, I visit NTU for some work often. Mm I guess... housing on campus is limited and mostly for foreigners for good reasons.... Student hostages in NTU are often in demand.. because student wanted the convenience of going to classes.. Yes, NTU is really off town area, but if you get used to the...
by playhere
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Property Talk, Housing & Rental
Topic: Advice for Buying HDB Flat
Replies: 2
Views: 3178

PR buying HDB flat. I can only answer some of your questions: 1. price rise or fall of a HDB Flat: It depends on where you are looking at.. HDB website has a section that shows you flats that are sold in past months. Use it to check if the flat you want to buy is over priced. 2. price factors includ...
by playhere
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: 30's Club
Topic: exercise in bishan
Replies: 0
Views: 1962

exercise in bishan

Hi there, I am a local male living in bishan. I just quitted a job and is studying on my own. My friends don't really have time to exercise... I am looking for anyone who is interested to go running in the evening. Can have dinner after that. Venue: Bishan indoor stadium track/ track leading from bi...

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