Discuss about life in Singapore. Ask about cost of living, housing, travel, etiquette & lifestyle. Share experience & advice with Singaporeans & expat staying in Singapore.
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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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Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
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Sticky Thread Advertisement
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joop » Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
Sticky Thread gives you access to a direct channel to your most potential customers. Choose from relevant categories to have your stickies in....
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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advice
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by moving to sydney » Thu, 29 Apr 2004 12:56 pm
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We have been asked to relocate to Sydney.
Should we carry all our electrical appliances there as voltage will not be a big issue. Are the plug holes...
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You are very lucky to move to Sydney. It is indeed one of the most beautiful cities and the weather is fine. Electrical appliances are no problems...
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Last post by Jack
Tue, 25 May 2004 1:14 pm
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plants, plants, plants
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tazzmeyer » Wed, 12 May 2004 3:29 pm
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Hello -
Just moved to Singapore 2 weeks ago and getting my feet wet regarding where to go for certain things...but oddly enough I cannot find...
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Excellent! I knew I was not looking in the proper place.
Thanks for your help... I have other weird questions like this but I will try a little more...
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Last post by tazzmeyer
Wed, 12 May 2004 6:40 pm
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A lot of the same boring questions - Moving to Singapore
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scottishsteve » Fri, 07 May 2004 3:11 am
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Hi Folks,
My family and I may have the oppertunity to move to Singapore in the next few months and would like to get some confirmation on a couple...
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With your budget and requirements, should get a place near town. Maybe somewhere around Orchard Road will be great for your wife and kids, shopping...
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Last post by Pal
Sat, 08 May 2004 10:22 pm
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Premier Taxis
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jpatokal » Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:20 pm
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Just happened to take my first ride in one of the new taxi companies, namely Premier Taxi. Veeeeery nice! The cars are basically silver Mercedes...
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Hows the cab charges in Singapore as compared to that of other countries? And the quality as well.
Middle of the road. Singaporean taxis are very...
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Last post by jpatokal
Sun, 02 May 2004 6:50 pm
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boring questions about electrical appliances and banks
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by two prong shakur » Tue, 27 Apr 2004 4:53 pm
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Hi Everybody!
Just logged on to your site tonight and I like it a lot! I'll be leaving New York City in June to take a position in Singapore, and...
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I will definitely ditch all of the electrical stuff - though it'll pain me to get rid of this computer that I just spend a couple thousand dollars...
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Last post by Guest
Sun, 02 May 2004 11:04 am
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Moving to Singapore in July
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sandfly » Tue, 20 Apr 2004 10:42 am
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Hi All:
My family will be moving to Singapore in July.
Overall not a bad deal, but I am on a budget.
The rent budget is Sgd 1,300.
I am moving...
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If you'll be working in Tuas, then Jurong is the obvious choice. Your school options are a little limited, but then again, if your kid's only 4 years...
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Last post by jpatokal
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 2:17 pm
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2 months bond
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by Mick » Fri, 09 Apr 2004 3:22 pm
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Hi,
Can people tell that's true you have to give 2months bond for sharing a house in Singapore while ony one month bond for flat ?
Mick
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Yup. ONE month security bond for every year of lease.
Simetimes, the landlord might request for more bond if he had spent a fortune buying furniture...
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Last post by Pal
Mon, 12 Apr 2004 12:32 pm
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Anyone need a part-time maid?
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by Looking » Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:23 am
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Lots of expat experience and extremely efficient and trustworthy.
Many glowing references and flexible on time.
Contact:
[email protected]
I think it may depend on what you require her to do but she is doing my general housework. That is, cleaning, washing, ironing etc. I give her $15...
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Last post by To Lis
Mon, 12 Apr 2004 11:24 am
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Discounts at Dempsey Road
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by DAN » Sun, 11 Apr 2004 6:19 pm
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Anyone know how much negotiation/discount is reasonable at the dempsey road furniture stores? Thanks
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This is rather subjective. To prevent being ripped off, why not compare the items that you are interested with other furniture shops that are selling...
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Last post by Pal
Sun, 11 Apr 2004 8:31 pm
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Last post by Laura
Mon, 05 Apr 2004 5:27 pm
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Starhub wants a $250 deposit?
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by mootet » Thu, 01 Jan 2004 4:24 pm
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Hi guys,
Hoping you can help as I dont know if Im getting cheated.
Went to get Starhub hooked up and the guy claimed that because Im on an...
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Salutations,
I've got this deal where I'm in access to phonecards with face value of S$10, but I'm selling at only S$8.50. Long term wise, you get to...
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Last post by zen
Sat, 06 Mar 2004 3:01 pm
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Phonecards for use to call back home
by Zen » Sat, 06 Mar 2004 2:58 pm
Great day,
I'm Zen here. I've managed to secure a great deal. If you have a need to get international phonecards, do buzz me. I'm selling at S$8.50...
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Last post by Zen
Sat, 06 Mar 2004 2:58 pm
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Furniture rental
by jonzecoppola » Thu, 05 Feb 2004 11:50 am
Hi! Where can I get to rent modern and sleek furniture (i.e. not the woody kind)? Anyone care to help me?
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Last post by jonzecoppola
Thu, 05 Feb 2004 11:50 am
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real life stories
by expattobe? » Sun, 01 Feb 2004 7:33 pm
Any expat in for a chat over a beer next Saturday? I have a jobinterview and I would like to know what things come on your path when you have decided...
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Last post by expattobe?
Sun, 01 Feb 2004 7:33 pm
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Last post by Pal
Tue, 27 Jan 2004 7:35 am
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CNY public service announcement
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jpatokal » Sat, 24 Jan 2004 4:29 pm
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The next lion dance held in the immediate vicinity of my apartment will be pelted with lucky Teochew oranges (from my 12th floor balcony, natch)...
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Haha indeed.
And while we're on the subject: Burning incense and money? No problem. But, come on, some of those pyres are veritable infernos,...
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Last post by NBB
Sat, 24 Jan 2004 7:22 pm
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Turkish Expat working for Oracle in Dubai wants to move to S
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by yasar » Tue, 20 Jan 2004 7:42 pm
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Dear Friends,
I was working in Istanbul for Oracle and then I moved to Dubai. After staying in here for 2 years, I found some job opportunities in...
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1 -- There isn't much in the way of street culture or city life Istanbul style, Singapore's all very clean, regulated and a little boring, definitely...
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Last post by jpatokal
Tue, 20 Jan 2004 8:50 pm
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Cleaning my washing machine...
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by amanda » Thu, 11 Sep 2003 9:58 pm
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How can I clean up my washing machine, please? I am moving to a new apartment soon and have just found the washing machine there is very dirty -...
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Baking soda instead of detergent. Run washing machine with half tubble of water. The rest just clean with a wet towel.
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Last post by deepassion
Sat, 10 Jan 2004 5:12 pm
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Men vs. Women in the job industry
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by grumble66 » Sat, 13 Dec 2003 5:55 pm
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It seems like in my company, they practice favourtism towards employment of new staff being females.
My boss favours engaging females to the jobs,...
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Lets be frank, I would do the same bud hehe...so would you as long as they are gorgeous looking...
Basic Instincts...dont take it personal
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Last post by zinedine
Sun, 14 Dec 2003 7:32 am
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File Cabinets ?
by brendaspooky » Fri, 12 Dec 2003 11:03 am
Does anyone know where I can buy file cabinets here?
Thanks
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Fri, 12 Dec 2003 11:03 am
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