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Last post by Pal
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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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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Last post by Raymond L Clay
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Summer Activities with Teens
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malcontent » Sat, 10 Jun 2023 7:48 pm
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Looking for some things to do this summer with my son who is almost 15.
I had the idea to play pool with him (he likes to play) but when we got to...
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Just a shout out for summer camps. Larkhill camps runs a really good program. Both camps and study sessions. My daughter has really enjoyed both. The...
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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:36 am
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Early termination of rental contract (June 2025)
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jayshah » Mon, 05 May 2025 9:19 pm
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Hello All,
I'm writing to seek advice on the ordeal that we are facing with our current landlord. We are leaving Singapore in mid June 2025 and will...
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Owner seems to be unreasonable, usually when new tenant is found current tenant will just pay the difference and make good anything that needs to be...
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Last post by abbby
Tue, 06 May 2025 2:22 pm
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Book depository closing down
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abbby » Fri, 07 Apr 2023 4:32 pm
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It's my favourite online platform to get books and usually cheaper than those sold in Singapore. Shipping may take a few weeks, but well worth it....
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1lib dot sk
Just saying. Don't use their app, just download from there.
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Last post by PNGMK
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 6:07 pm
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Email from DBS for PayNow but no payment received
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abbby » Tue, 25 Feb 2025 6:55 pm
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Lately been getting those Dbs transaction alerts for payment received small amounts like $2 from strange names, when I check there's no such...
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Yes the email was exactly from DBS...unless scammers can fake it? Very strange encounter
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Last post by abbby
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 8:50 am
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if rich but no income salary. how to marry indonesian and live together in SG?
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justcleanrice » Mon, 03 Feb 2025 6:41 pm
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Hi, i am new here and i would like some answers with regards to my case. i know there are better places to get my answers like TallRock Capital, ICA,...
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If the Indonesian girl got qualifications let her apply for EP herself, then she can probably marry you. Living in a condo is not a big deal , condo...
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Last post by roslind.fong
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 1:30 am
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Concerns
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bronrg » Tue, 24 Dec 2024 6:06 pm
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I have a feeling I know what is the answer, but here it goes...
I have a friend here from Brazil. He doesn't like it there and doesn't want to go...
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Sounds like you're not telling the full story.
What kind of friend would fly to another country and stay there for good after meeting a friend ....
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Last post by MOCHS
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 3:00 pm
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Fleece jacket
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abbby » Wed, 18 Dec 2024 4:40 pm
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Can I ask if fleece jackets can withstand cold weather between 8-10°c?
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Generally speaking, it is probably OK. However, in addition to the individual, I think it also depends on the wind and how long someone is going to...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:01 pm
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Proper cleaners for one-time heavy duty cleaning
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zzm9980 » Sun, 26 Jan 2014 11:30 am
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Hi,
Does anyone have suggestions for an agency or company that does proper-heavy duty cleanings of a unit before a tenant is moving in or out?
I'm...
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Cleaning is necessary before a tenant moves in or out to freshen up the space. I would recommend KungFu Helper for their affordable and quality work...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:29 am
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Flash floods in Singapore
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abbby » Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:19 am
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Why are there so many incidents of flash floods nowadays? Low lying areas? Or no more forests for rain water to flow? I know Bt Timah Dunearn, Wilby...
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Two things. Rainfall rates have increased. More rain falls in a given time than it used to. Second, the major rain bursts last longer. Heavier rains,...
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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 3:20 pm
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Last post by abbby
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 9:20 pm
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Service apartment for under $10,000 (3 bedroom)
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abbby » Fri, 01 Nov 2024 6:20 pm
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Anyone knows? Of a service apartment for 3 bedroom under $10k...? Not co-living standards.. but full fledge service apartment.
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Anyone knows? Of a service apartment for 3 bedroom under $10k...? Not co-living standards.. but full fledge service apartment.
Wilby Residence in...
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Last post by NYY1
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 7:19 pm
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Allowed to bring guests over?
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chill91 » Wed, 05 Jul 2017 9:29 am
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Hi.
Im currently renting a room. The tenancy agreement is silent as to whether I am allowed to bring overnight guests over.
I am wondering what is...
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Never get between a Singaporean and a rule.
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Last post by PNGMK
Sun, 06 Oct 2024 1:06 pm
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Buying my time
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malcontent » Thu, 25 Jul 2024 6:54 am
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Now that I have officially submitted my letter of resignation for the end of this year, things are getting real. My departure is now locked and can’t...
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The situation I’m in and the company I work for are not typical and may not apply to others. Yes, I only need to give 1 month advanced notice… I...
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Last post by Wd40
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:06 pm
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Child PR to Adult PR (it is not automatic correct?)
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PNGMK » Sun, 08 Sep 2024 9:57 am
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Friends of mine became PR (spouse followed husband and their minor child was included and is also now a SPR).
Does this child lose her PR when she...
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After 21, the child is not a dependent and their REP renewal will depend on their own merits as far as I know. PRs do not lose their PR directly if...
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Last post by bro75
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:38 am
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6 month trial run
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OrangeZeroSugar » Sun, 08 Sep 2024 2:14 am
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Hi All,
I'm looking for some advice - I'm interested in emigrating from the UK to Singapore but have never visited before, so am planning to ask my...
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It's possible. Some of us have done this in various ways. Migration is a long long pathway - just getting to permanent residency is a reasonable...
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Last post by PNGMK
Sun, 08 Sep 2024 9:52 am
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HDB maximum number of dogs
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abbby » Tue, 03 Sep 2024 5:56 pm
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The maximum is one dog and must be a small one? Why do I see my friend's neighbors' house having like 3-4 dogs and some large ones.. :(
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My son has an adopted Golden Lab (retired SPF Sniffer dog) adopted via their rehoming service for retired K9 dogs. (He has a 5I HDB flat and it's a...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Tue, 03 Sep 2024 7:17 pm
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Prime is increasing the subscription to $4.99
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abbby » Wed, 28 Aug 2024 9:01 am
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:roll: :roll:
Anyone continuing with the increase?
Am so reluctant to renew as I buy most from Lazada
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If you buy things from Amazon USA often and watch the streaming service, the increase might be acceptable. But if you already has Netflix and buy...
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Last post by bxagw
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 9:22 am
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Last post by midlet2013
Fri, 16 Aug 2024 9:03 pm
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Why pass holders & foreigners are treated the same
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malcontent » Fri, 26 Jul 2024 9:47 am
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I don’t believe I’ve ever seen this brought up, but it’s something that makes no sense to me.
Whether it’s local schools or local housing, why would...
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Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what property taxes are like in Canada?
For the US you pay roughly 2-2.5% of the property value annually for...
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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 13 Aug 2024 1:01 am
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Re-Enter Singapore after A2A
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Eklaber » Thu, 16 Mar 2017 1:00 pm
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Hi, everyone!
Please provide with the information you know regarding my concern.
My brother (Filipino) came to Singapore as tourist to look for a...
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When I first arrived here in 1996, it was to be reunited with my SO who I had been with since 1992 in the U.S.. I got a 30 day SVP initially, and my...
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Sat, 10 Aug 2024 1:38 pm
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