Useful Articles

02 May 2012 - Choosing a Race

My husband and I are expecting our first child later this year. I am a British EP P2 holder and my husband is from PRC, PR holder. My husband's...

06 Mar 2012 - Tax Clearance

If you are a Work Permit holder (not an Employment Pass holder) AND your income is less than 20K during the calendar year. If your income for the...

08 Jan 2012 - How Long Does Maid Stay Out During Off Days

Just wondering if you ask her to return by any specific time or allow her to stay out as long as she wants? Our maid has started to come back later...

04 Nov 2011 - Returning to Singapore to Work after Renounciation

I would like to know whether it is possible to return back to Singapore and be granted an employment pass after renouciation of my Singapore...

16 Sep 2011 - Dishwashers in Condos

Relocating to SG next month and have to find an apartment. I've been told that most households in SG do not have a dishwasher! is this true? Seems...

03 Jun 2011 - Renouncing Singapore Citizenship

If you are renouncing your SG citizenship, go to CAB ICA for doc papers. It will be send out to you via snail mail . Once you received the papers,...

31 Aug 2010 - Travel to Malaysia

What is the best way to get to and from Malaysia? I'm a US expat in Singapore so no need to get a Visa. I just have no clue on the best way to get...

25 Jun 2009 - Guide to NS Issues

Permanent Residents Second generation PRs who attain PR status through their parents are required to serve NS. However, PR can be given up at any...

29 May 2009 - Tenancy Agreement and Your Rights as a Tenant

Some advice for people signing leases (tenancy agreements) in Singapore, culled from the collective wisdom and experience of forumers. Comments,...

24 Jul 2008 - Procedure to NS Deferment

I contacted CMPB recently as I have an almost 12-year old boy who has dual citizenship, but who has never held a Singapore NRIC, passport or...

10 Oct 2006 - Driving Requirements in Singapore

Legal Requirement Driving Licence To drive a vehicle in Singapore, you must possess a valid Singapore driving licence for the class of vehicle that...

22 Aug 2005 - European Size Household Appliances

I have been tasked to get the following stuff. Fridge, Washing Machine, Dryer, Dishwasher (the non human kind). What would be “European...