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housing Singapore what does PUB mean?
Posted: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:39 pm
by nismavrik
Hi Guys
What does "PUB" mean? Is it some kind of brokerage from the housing agent. I was browsing on the websites for room and in most places I read "not inclusive of PUB." / "inclusive of PUB"
Expecting early reply
Posted: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 9:21 am
by sensei_
PUB = Public Utility Board (Water)
Posted: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:28 pm
by revhappy
sensei_ wrote:PUB = Public Utility Board (Water)
Water+Electricity+Cooking Gas(in some cases)+waste disposal
Posted: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:34 pm
by sensei_
Cheers for the correct revhappy.
I thought power was under the responsibility of "singapore power".
Posted: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:41 pm
by ecureilx
oops .. wrong insert .. didn't see the previous post ..
Posted: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:43 pm
by JR8
Means govt owns all utilities, and you have no alternative, apart from living in a tent and living by candle light.
Posted: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:49 pm
by ecureilx
JR8 wrote:Means govt owns all utilities, and you have no alternative, apart from living in a tent and living by candle light.
not always .. not every household is previleged to have gas on the tap
You an buy Gas in the cylinder ..
Posted: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 1:24 pm
by nakatago
speaking of which, I really feel that they've raised the price rates for electricity now!
Posted: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 5:01 pm
by beppi
It is very easy: If you go to a PUB often and drink a lot, the bill will be big.
This is especially true with Singapore's high prices for anything alcoholic.
Or did I miss something here?!?
Posted: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 6:57 pm
by Shelton11
Now I see it, been asking many people this...when i was trying to find a place here from overseas, it seemed like a no brainer
Re: housing Singapore what does PUB mean?
Posted: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 1:59 pm
by phil30k
nismavrik wrote:Hi Guys
What does "PUB" mean? Is it some kind of brokerage from the housing agent. I was browsing on the websites for room and in most places I read "not inclusive of PUB." / "inclusive of PUB"
Expecting early reply
As was mentioned, PUB stands for the Public Utilities Board. That's the old name and the new name is Singapore Power (SP) Services. It provides utilities such as water and electricity. Gas (for cooking) and rubbish disposal are optional services that they may also provide if requested.