Re: Possible to learn a language through apps

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:29:51 GMT

Try Prep Junior! It’s free! A Chinese language learning app, set in Singapore and supported by Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism.
It’s available on both Android and App Store for young kids 4 and above.

Re: SCDF ambulances are under strain

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:54:17 GMT

Very glad to hear your son being put through such a tremendous experience.

He can only come out of this with positive growth in his character and attitude.

Hope he will find inspiration to pursue a solid career down the line that will benefit society. More than happy to .....

Re: Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:27:27 GMT

Yes this will sound like trolling, but there seems very little art of any kind in Singapore. Probably because the government has never encouraged it and many of its policies discourage creativity and original thought. On the other hand, pursuit of money, food and frivolous internet entertainment .....

Looking for Translators

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:07:14 GMT

Hi, we are looking for freelance translators for a Esports event.

Translators:
- Cambodia (Khmer to English)
- Turkey (Turkish to English)
- Russia (Russian to English)
- Latin America (Spanish to English)
- Middle East (Arabic to English)

Do .....

Re: Lunch box recommendations

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:14:49 GMT

more likely the latter.

Re: Lunch box recommendations

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:59:51 GMT

Yep, I find it almost insulting, these little plastic cups… even McDonald’s used to use them when you ask for free water. After a while, I just asked them, please… give me the water in a normal drink cup (for crying out loud!) and they will, if somewhat grudgingly.

I have such .....

Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:54:52 GMT

been looking for art pieces from local artist...can't seem to find any. Anyone knows where i can find them? Thanks.

Re: Perfect internet provider ?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:50:59 GMT

It looks like ISPs are required to filter content themselves according to IMDA guidelines. These include material that "advocates homosexuality or lesbianism". Nice to see we live in such a forward thinking country :?

But definitely would not be surprising if the government .....

Re: Perfect internet provider ?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:38:06 GMT

The message displayed indicates "MDA". Of course, telcos can just tailor the message to anything if the government so dictates that is the message that needs to be displayed. So that in my opinion doesn't prove the point. The confirmation for me came from the horse's mouth as I mentioned .....

Re: Perfect internet provider ?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:28:16 GMT

~~[quote="Myasis Dragon" post_id=856124 time=1634591350 .....~~

Re: Perfect internet provider ?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:15:28 GMT
I looked up a little bit about Singtel. It's a much larger company that I thought. In addition to its 4.1 million customer base in Singapore, Singtel has another 640 million customers throughout the Asia Pacific region.

"Singtel owns shares in many operators of other countries, .....

Re: Perfect internet provider ?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:14:00 GMT
I have heard but have never confirmed, that all fiber coming into Singapore passes through government owned switches before data goes .....

Re: Perfect internet provider ?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:04:33 GMT
~~[quote="Myasis Dragon" post_id=856124 time=1634591350 .....~~

Re: Perfect internet provider ?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:05:36 GMT
~~[quote=gheharukoh7 post_id=856078 time=1634546366 .....~~

SCDF ambulances are under strain

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:35:31 GMT
My son is an EMT now. Every shift is full on. 7 calls over 12 hours and often over time. In the old days it was 4 calls. Try not to call 995 unless you really need it. Also the call outs are getting longer due to stretched services. You may end up waiting for an ambulance to cross half the .....

Re: Tenancy agreements/leases and your rights as a tenant

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:59:32 GMT
2nd Car lots are very contentious issues at the MC meetings I've been too. We generally never allow it as if we do we will run out of car parks. There is no reasonable way to hand out any excess lots. Furthermore the title for apartments does not usually include a car park lot.

Where .....

Re: Hedging your short on real estate.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:56:03 GMT
Buy RE in open markets. The US is one

Re: Perfect internet provider ?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:09:10 GMT
From reading the forum, it seems like, as recently as a year or so ago, the big telecommunications companies throttled their fiber connections .....

Re: New in Town

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:05:23 GMT
~~[quote=sundaymorningstaple post_id=856006 .....~~

Re: How to clean marble floors

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:44:43 GMT
Good evening! A couple of months ago my friends and I celebrated my sister's birthday at the country house . It was more like a villa than an ordinary house. Almost everything was made of marble, especially the floors and countertops in the kitchen. A friend spilled wine on the marble and didn't .....

Re: PR approval chance in 2020

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:36:24 GMT
Wanna apply PR under SC spouse sponsor

Self
Age: 26
Race: Chinese
Nationality: China
Gender: Male
Marital Status: .....

Re: PR approval chance in 2020

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:34:58 GMT
~~[quote=fizfaz44 post_id=842445 time=1616163631 .....~~

Re: Lunch box recommendations

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:33:44 GMT
~~[quote=Lisafuller post_id=855982 time=1634308612 .....~~

Re: Additional Documents Asked- does this means anything?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:30:03 GMT
No point trying to understand the ICA’s thought process, you’ll die trying.

Re: Shipping few boxes SG to Belgium - best provider?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:26:40 GMT
I’ve heard good things about Allied Movers. Reliable and inexpensive.

Re: New in Town

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:24:30 GMT
Friday Night Drinking Club!

I didn't like the crowd, so walked through one time only. Never .....

Re: New in Town

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:24:08 GMT
Gonna go with drinking not dancing 😂 Hahaha, you were right

Re: Perfect internet provider ?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:22:07 GMT
I use Singtel for wifi and 4G. Fast and cheap.

Re: Thoughts on VPost courier service

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:20:54 GMT
Yes I have. Prime, 3 wishlist a month. 2.99 flat.
Lots of rules, slow. Cheap. I see. Thanks!

Re: FIN Number needed - COC Process

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:49:31 GMT
Any old bank accounts? Estatements?

Perfect internet provider ?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:39:26 GMT
From reading the forum, it seems like, as recently as a year or so ago, the big telecommunications companies throttled their fiber connections for international downloads at 15Mbps. Now that it appears that has changed, who appears to be the best ISP?

My prior experience with large, .....

Re: How to lose weight?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:19:22 GMT
~~[quote=BBCDoc .....~~

Re: How to lose weight?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:15:00 GMT
We used to have one on here, name was Sergio. Miniature HULK height wise only! My rigidity was part of the programme, not the rest .....

Re: How to lose weight?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:05:17 GMT
We used to have one on here, name was Sergio. Miniature HULK height wise only! My rigidity was part of the programme, not the rest of my life. And it works beyond belief. In the process I also got rid of my HBP, Gout and cholesterol in good levels.

Re: How to lose weight?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:51:04 GMT
Interesting you brought up the last paragraph. I went to numerous luncheons and 3 wedding banquets during that 5+ months. Never had .....

Re: How to lose weight?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:42:13 GMT
Interesting you brought up the last paragraph. I went to numerous luncheons and 3 wedding banquets during that 5+ months. Never had a problem. Just let the host know before hand I was on a very rigid diet and if it would be okay if I brought my own food and the staff could transfer it to their .....

Re: FIN Number needed - COC Process

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:39:55 GMT
Hmmm, I am surprised.

I just checked my old passport and for each employment pass I received in both 2006 and in 2008, they stamped a full page and wrote down my FIN on each page.

Maybe it’s different for student .....

Re: FIN Number needed - COC Process

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:35:01 GMT
Hmmm, I am surprised.

I just checked my old passport and for each employment pass I received in both 2006 and in 2008, they stamped a full page and wrote down my FIN on each page.

Maybe it’s different for student pass.

Did you check old emails for .....

Re: EP renewal currently

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:33:41 GMT
We haven't see any that I'm aware of (with regard to bog-standard renewals). Now if they had given up their EP 3 years ago and are currently on expiring PEPs it might be interesting to know as the MOM gave the PEP with the idea that they would apply for PR. If they haven't when they try to go .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:26:08 GMT
~~[quote=sundaymorningstaple post_id=855973 time=1634302549 .....~~

Re: FIN Number needed - COC Process

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:25:54 GMT
I definitely did, I still have my old passport but nothing is on there, only the stamp for arrival and departure, no number found :(((

Sent from my SM-G988N using .....

Re: FIN Number needed - COC Process

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:20:36 GMT
Have you checked your old passport?

FIN Number needed - COC Process

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:17:55 GMT
I was required to have my COC - Certificate of Clearance from the Singapore police department but no luck without FIN number

I was an international student from 2007-2009, and I have contacted:
1. SPF: Singapore Police Force - no help, they cant retrieve my FIN
2. My .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:06:22 GMT
Marriage of convenience, perhaps? LAME

Re: How to lose weight?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:39:34 GMT
~~[quote=sundaymorningstaple post_id=856009 time=1634372338 .....~~

Has anyone had success applying for an LOC since the recent changes?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:31:01 GMT
Hello all: Quick question about the new Letter of Consent (LOC) regulations that came out in March this year. Has anyone on a DP attempted (with any success) to apply under the new regulations - as an owner and director of a business?
Any recommendations welcome here.

Thanks.

Re: Hedging your short on real estate.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:07:49 GMT
Okay, as expats life is great here financially, we can save a lot of money. However, we are not allowed to own real estate, 25% ABSD just doesn't make sense .....

EP renewal currently

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 03:30:59 GMT
Hello

May I request users to share experience and information about the current trend on EP renewal here in Singapore generally.

Also any specific views on EP renewal for non IT roles in Financial and Banking industry .

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:56:42 GMT
Growing (Position) is relatively ok than growing income in the same company. Assuming you are in the same company, over the next 5 .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:48:32 GMT
I had reviewed my application 3 days after submitting and discovered that error by chance Why did you not .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:47:17 GMT
^^^^^Your last 8 words says it all. I know you are the bad cop :troll
:D :D .....

Re: Very bad experience purchasing a second-hand lemon car

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:09:17 GMT
sorry for the late update. Managed to file a claim at small claims tribunal for damages under the Lemon Law's consumers protection act.
bad reputation in Singapore ~~.....~~

Re: Tenancy agreements/leases and your rights as a tenant

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 08:06:00 GMT
I did - not in the basement car park but in a sheltered lot within the condo grounds.

Sent from my iPad .....

Re: Tenancy agreements/leases and your rights as a tenant

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 07:47:30 GMT
Glad if u did get the second lot. It is extremely inconvenient especially on raining days.

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:20:25 GMT
Hello, have yet to apply, but would like some advice and check the probability of my PR application getting approved.

Age : 23
Race : .....

Re: Hedging your short on real estate.

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:06:59 GMT
~~[quote="the observer" post_id=856033 time=1634434910 .....~~

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 03:24:36 GMT
Hello, have yet to apply, but would like some advice and check the probability of my PR application getting approved.

Age : 23
Race : .....

Re: Hedging your short on real estate.

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 03:19:40 GMT
Tapering and interest rate hike on the cards.

Chill. Inflation is all “transitory” ha. If you believe.

Otherwise .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 02:16:46 GMT
Hello, have yet to apply, but would like some advice and check the probability of my PR application getting approved.

Age : 23
Race : Indonesian Chinese
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Single
Education : Bachelor of Science (information system) SMU
Years in .....

Re: PR approval chance in 2020

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 01:47:58 GMT
~~[quote=fizfaz44 post_id=856021 time=1634388441 .....~~

Re: Hedging your short on real estate.

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 01:41:50 GMT
Tapering and interest rate hike on the cards.

Chill. Inflation is all “transitory” ha. If you believe.

Otherwise …

Applying for ICA-issued LTVP for single unmarried Mother of a child with Student Pass after holding a StudentPass before

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:09:06 GMT
Hi everyone,
I would like to ask for suggestion for my current condition. I do not have any experience on this one, and my condition is kind of complicated, I would say.

My name is Sarah (24 years old). I'm Indonesian and have finished my Bachelor in the Netherlands last year .....

Re: ePR application related questions and doubts

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 02:07:50 GMT
Hello all i have a question about the Declaration Form. Explanatory notes say ‘one set each for the applicant and spouse…’
But then I’m the main applicant requesting for ePR for myself and my spouse, I’m unclear how that form can be filled differently in two sets for myself and .....

Re: PR approval chance in 2020

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 02:06:23 GMT
~~[quote=fizfaz44 post_id=842445 time=1616163631 .....~~

Re: How to lose weight?

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 01:58:59 GMT
x9200. Like this from my 2008 programme of which I spoke?
weightloss_chart 2008~2009.xlsx.jpg I .....

Re: PR approval chance in 2020

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 01:47:47 GMT
~~[quote=fizfaz44 post_id=842445 time=1616163631 .....~~

Re: ePR application - Passport details

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 01:46:03 GMT
Official description should be the first page after personal particulars, for indian passports it is the 'Republic of India' declaration.
But then I think the first and last page of passport should suffice.

As for the size limit you should be able to see it mentioned on the .....

Re: ePR application related questions and doubts

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 01:15:28 GMT
I'll follow this thread, as well. :)

Do we have to include old travel documents on the Travel Documents field?
There .....

Re: PR approval chance in 2020

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 12:47:21 GMT
~~[quote=simple_guy post_id=842269 time=1615906522 .....~~

Re: ePR application related questions and doubts

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:59:07 GMT
I'll follow this thread, as well. :)

Do we have to include old travel documents on the Travel Documents field?
There seems to be an option to Add Travel Document.

Thanks!

Re: PR Application queries

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:54:13 GMT
Professional societies: Those organizations to which one belongs as a condition to maintain one's profession, for example, doctors, .....

Re: Infertility Support Group - MeetUp

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:33:58 GMT
hello keen to know if there are any support groups around this topic

ePR application - Passport details

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:32:24 GMT
Hello All,
I have a question regarding the Passport details to be included in the ePR application.

>>Valid travel document with validity of at least 6 months and passport pages showing personal particulars and official descriptions;

what does Official descriptions .....

Form 4A - Travel Document

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:09:00 GMT
Do we have to include old travel documents on this field? There seems to be an option to Add Travel Document.

Thanks!

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 08:38:20 GMT
This is an equalization process that a lot of MNC practice. Because they are a better employer, obviously one that cares about it employees a bit more. They give the EP holders the equivalent of the employers CPF contribution to the employee as part of their package (it is not paid into any CPF .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 08:28:53 GMT
Hello, would just like to check the probability of my PR application getting approved. Thanks all!

Age : 35
Race : .....

Re: How to lose weight?

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 08:18:58 GMT
x9200. Like this from my 2008 programme of which I spoke?

Re: New in Town

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 08:05:16 GMT
Friday Night Drinking Club!

I didn't like the crowd, so walked through one time only. Never again.

Shipping few boxes SG to Belgium - best provider?

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:48:30 GMT
hello!

I will be moving from Singapore to Belgium, and need to send a few boxes (about 5-8 boxes) of my things to Brussels. I won't be moving any furniture. Does anyone have recommendations for shipping options/shipping companies?

For my previous few international moves, .....

Re: How to lose weight?

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:24:44 GMT

Re: How to lose weight?

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:09:58 GMT

Re: Lunch box recommendations

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 02:58:29 GMT
Whatever happened to good old brown bags? LOL I still see them sold at stores in the US, and that is what I used from .....

Hedging your short on real estate.

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 02:28:02 GMT
Okay, as expats life is great here financially, we can save a lot of money. However, we are not allowed to own real estate, 25% ABSD just doesn't make sense.

So most of us are short real estate and every year the central banks print money like mad, most asset prices shoot up and it .....

Re: New in Town

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:16:53 GMT
Gonna go with drinking not dancing 😂

Re: American EP holders, how do you invest?

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:12:51 GMT
I’m not too savvy but I invest using Fidelity. Fidelity and Schwab are the top two in my opinion. Lots to like about .....

Re: Gmail

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:53:51 GMT
Isn't the term folder and labels the same in actual usage? Isn't it just bits added to files to lump them on a screen view when .....

Re: British - Moving to SG (Wife is SC)

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:48:05 GMT
Congrats for the job, and would 2nd mochs, update when got at least a one paid salary.

Re: Where will you retire?

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:40:55 GMT
~~[quote=Lisafuller post_id=854974 time=1632859421 .....~~

Re: American EP holders, how do you invest?

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:39:51 GMT
I’m not too savvy but I invest using Fidelity.

Re: Gmail

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:38:13 GMT
You could flag certain senders as not spam or go through the promotion folder and identify the important letters and flag those. The system will learn.

Re: Lunch box recommendations

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:36:52 GMT
Before WFH I used to pack an egg and cheese sandwich for breakfast every tue/thu each week (oatmeal in my mug for the other days). For that I used .....

Re: Lunch box recommendations

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:36:20 GMT
I need to buy a nice lunch box that's functional, keeps food tight and fresh, doesn't leak and not too big..are there any you can recommend? Been on amazon and .....

Re: Lunch box recommendations

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:34:37 GMT
https://shop.tastemade.com/pages/prepd-pack

I bought one of .....

Re: How to lose weight?

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:29:12 GMT

Re: How to lose weight?

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:28:45 GMT

Re: How to lose weight?

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:28:00 GMT
~~[quote=midlet2013 post_id=854891 time=1632791126 .....~~

Re: New in Town

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:26:20 GMT
Most of us over 50's are a lot younger at heart than that so tend to gravitate to the 40's (and 30's if we can get away with it. We .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:55:49 GMT
Marriage of convenience, perhaps?

Re: PR approval chance in 2020

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:54:01 GMT
Probably will not be approved until you have been married 2 years. But you will probably be able to get LTVP+ but as you are already on a WP you should stay on WP until married two years.

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:21:10 GMT
Sorry for a double post in 2020 thread 8-[

Wanna apply PR under SC spouse sponsor

Self
Age: 26
Race: .....

Re: SC Rejection

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:43:42 GMT
Thanks. Technical sales for a MNC

Re: SC Rejection

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:41:22 GMT
Long time lurker here wanted to add my details as a data point for whatever it is worth.

Age : ~50
Time in SG: 10 Years (PR .....

SC Rejection

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:31:38 GMT
Long time lurker here wanted to add my details as a data point for whatever it is worth.

Age : ~50
Time in SG: 10 Years (PR for 5 years)
Ethnicity : Indian
Occupation : IT
Income : 150K+
Spouse : Homemaker
2 daughters both in local schools.
Applied .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:46:43 GMT
Sorry for a double post in 2020 thread 8-[

Wanna apply PR under SC spouse sponsor

Self
Age: 26
Race: .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:37:35 GMT
Sorry for a double post in 2020 thread 8-[

Wanna apply PR under SC spouse sponsor

Self
Age: 26
Race: Chinese
Nationality: China
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Education: Diploma in Management and Economics
Industry: .....

Re: PR approval chance in 2020

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:33:35 GMT
Wanna apply PR under SC spouse sponsor

Self
Age: 26
Race: Chinese
Nationality: China
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Education: Diploma in Management and Economics
Industry: Manufacturing
Position: Compounder
Annual basic: .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:30:53 GMT
Is wife AND son both on the PR Application? If yes, 50:50; if No 0:100

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:24:05 GMT
Hello, would just like to check the probability of my PR application getting approved. Thanks all!

Age : 35
Race : .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:09:16 GMT
Hello, would just like to check the probability of my PR application getting approved. Thanks all!

Age : 35
Race : Indian
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Education : B.Tech (Computer Science) and MBA - both from India
My qualifications include: CFA .....

Re: British - Moving to SG (Wife is SC)

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:33:16 GMT
When you get your first payslip, then submit it with your letter of employment.

Re: Got my PR IPA! Some question regarding some document.

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:20:20 GMT
I think it's primarily nothing more than to visually see the original docs just to confirm submitted docs were copies of copies. It's always best to carry at least what they ask for otherwise, you are just deliberately giving them cause for doubt. I, like Mal, got my PR long before .....

Re: Additional Documents Asked- does this means anything?

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:59:09 GMT
There is also no correlation between the submission of add'l docs and when they get back. It is what it is. Each application, unless you are all cloned robots, is different and will take whatever length of time is necessary to either approve or reject THAT application. All you can do it make the .....

Re: New in Town

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:37:18 GMT
I hear that. Next June will be then end of my 4th decade here. I turned 74 in Sept but still look like 60 act like 30 and feel like 80 the morning after when I manage to get out with some of the crew. But yeah, Covid has sure taken its toll on all of us. All we can do is just try to hang in .....

Re: Got my PR IPA! Some question regarding some document.

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:30:07 GMT
For me, I carried the original documents (like certs) and a printout of everything I'd submitted (this was from before the ePR time, when everything was hardcopy), but the officer already had everything I'd submitted previously in a file. I'm not sure how it'd be for the revised online .....

Re: HR timeline

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:20:20 GMT
~~[quote=sn84 post_id=855892 time=1634194627 .....~~

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:42:02 GMT
Better not to do trial and error testing on Gov websites. Agreed. Singapore's Cybersecurity laws are quite vague .....

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:38:27 GMT
After reading some Chinese forum posts, here is what the consensus is on "predicting" the outcome of your application. **This is all speculation so .....

Re: Jobs in Singapore

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:51:09 GMT
Test test... I am new to this.
I am a marketing professional for the supply chain and logistics training sector. I just joined this and am looking fwd to help where and when I can.

Cheers,

Re: HR timeline

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:36:01 GMT
I just went through this, although not entirely similar. I got a response back about my questions within a few hours - and they basically said we’ve made you the best offer we can and we hope that you’ll accept it.

There’s some companies that do this part of the process just to .....

Re: British - Moving to SG (Wife is SC)

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:27:59 GMT
Been offered employment, so another positive step forwards!

Only aspect that remains outstanding for me now is my PR application. Should I send them something related to the fact that I’ve been offered/accepted a role?

Re: Navigating quaruntine and LTVP

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:59:56 GMT
I do feel that as he is the spouse of a SC, he is less likely to face issues. Nope again. Male or female spouse of a SC, .....

Re: Navigating quaruntine and LTVP

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:09:42 GMT
That’s fair, I suppose. I do feel that as he is the spouse of a SC, he is less likely to face issues. But I concede the point that it’s probably better to play it safe.

Sometimes I forget that just because I had a particularly good stroke of luck throughout the course of my .....

Re: Looking for golf partners

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:11:57 GMT
I'm no longer in Singapore but I can tell you that there are very few public course in Singapore, especially ones that you can afford. Most all of them require a golf handicap card or evaluation before they will let you play.

Non members can play at Sentosa but for $370 for a round. .....

Re: Additional Documents Asked- does this means anything?

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:09:01 GMT
Hi folks,

The officer has asked for additional documents for my PR application decision making. Is there a link between docs being .....

Re: Step down converter suggestions

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:52:42 GMT
Yes, you need a step down transformer that is at least 1380 watts. In actuality, you'll want a reserve built in, so at least 1500 watts, preferably closer to 1800 watts.

Stay away from cheap Chinese crap. Seriously. Crappy transformers, wiring that's not heavy enough, improperly .....

Global Indian International School (GIIS)

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:24:23 GMT

Re: HR timeline

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:24:06 GMT
As expected, it was bad news. Checked in with HR yesterday, they informed they could not meet my terms (as in counter offer) but they did not reply last week .....

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:07:20 GMT
After reading some Chinese forum posts, here is what the consensus is on "predicting" the outcome of your application. **This is all speculation so .....

Re: Navigating quaruntine and LTVP

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:53:22 GMT
He’s already been employed. Not exactly true. The condition of this employment is ~~he has .....~~

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:45:51 GMT
After reading some Chinese forum posts, here is what the consensus is on "predicting" the outcome of your application. **This is all speculation so please throw in a bucket of salt.**

Once the "Submit Documents" button goes missing, you'll need to check whether you can proceed with .....

Re: Navigating quaruntine and LTVP

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:40:29 GMT
Why do you think you should be treated any differently than anybody else coming here in the same situation. If you don't you run .....

Re: HR timeline

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:57:07 GMT
As expected, it was bad news. Checked in with HR yesterday, they informed they could not meet my terms (as in counter offer) but they did not reply last week when I asked. Asked if the old offer is still on the table but they said they rescinded it and they are now interviewing new people .....

Re: New in Town

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:27:45 GMT
Well, I definitely fit the younger at heart description. I am 57, best friend is 34, and it is work to keep up with her, but I manage. Fortunately, I traveled during COVID, so I was not subject to being stuck in a box for a long time. Although Singapore is doing their best to try to prevent .....

Step down converter suggestions

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:49:29 GMT
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some help finding the right step down converter for my Vitamix I brought into Singapore for the US. It’s a Pro 500 Series. The specs are as followed:

HP: 2.0-peak
Electrical Ratings: 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11.5 Amps
Watts: 1380

So .....

Re: New in Town

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:49:09 GMT
Most of us over 50's are a lot younger at heart than that so tend to gravitate to the 40's (and 30's if we can get away with it. We used to have a FNDC before our 'hostess with the mostest' pass away and it kind of fell apart. Then covid happened and for the last two years virtually squat .....

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:37:54 GMT
If it "makes me think" etc, etc. Then it's only an assumption.

Re: Singapore citizenship approval waiting time and likelihood

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:34:18 GMT
Approval pretty much assured. Length of time? How long is a piece of string. Patience, my friend, is a virtue. With covid any answer we give regarding length of time is likely to be incorrect.

Re: Navigating quaruntine and LTVP

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:31:44 GMT
Why do you think you should be treated any differently than anybody else coming here in the same situation. If you don't you run the risk of being turned around and sent home and losing your job as well. THAT is expensive. Takes all kinds, especially considering you are attempting all this with .....

New in Town

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:09:19 GMT
I see that there is a 20's, 30's and a 40's club. No 50's club? I just got settled here and looking at being a bit more social. I live out on the west side and looking to meet some expats who may live on this side of the island. I am from California/Oregon.

Re: Expat Portfolio

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:11:47 GMT
Probably another subject we should touch on is CPF and how that fits into ones portfolio.

Although I don’t have CPF, my spouse does, and I’m counting on that to cover 10% of our retirement income needs by age 70. While it’s not huge, every little bit helps. Having the assurance .....

Re: How to lose weight?

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:54:52 GMT
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Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:13:56 GMT
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Singapore citizenship approval waiting time and likelihood

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:11:57 GMT
Hi guys,

What are my chances in getting SC approved?

Malaysian chinese. Early 30s male. Applied with wife. Both of us came to Singapore in 2016 and works in IT.
PR since Dec 2018. Applied for SC in Dec 20.
Annual combined income ~$199k.

Since i applied .....

Re: PEP processing time (personal employment pass)

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:05:10 GMT
Sharing my data point. Got my PEP approval today, after 6.5 weeks since applied

Re: PR Approval Probability 2021

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:02:46 GMT
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Re: Navigating quaruntine and LTVP

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:55:12 GMT
did you .....

Re: Got my PR IPA! Some question regarding some document.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:25:59 GMT
Hey guys! After waiting for more than a year, 5 attempts over 23 years, I have finally received THE letter!

Anyways, I'm .....

Re: Advice on SC application

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:14:19 GMT
She does have a valid point as after the age of 38 if a woman has never had a pregnancy, she is considered a high risk for pregnancy with the possibility of a Downs Syndrome child is several magnitudes higher (this is only a factor if it is an initial first pregnancy. Subsequent pregnancies are .....

Re: Singapore Citizenship rejection

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:33:35 GMT
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Re: Got my PR IPA! Some question regarding some document.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:56:01 GMT
Do you mean they’ve asked you to provide it at the interview? Just take everything that they’ve listed just to be safe.

Re: VTL Application not working with QR Code

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:54:55 GMT
Just keep emailing them. That’s what I did.

Re: VTL Application not working with QR Code

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:53:19 GMT
IPA it's not in principle it is either yes or no to entry, I believe.

Re: VTL Application not working with QR Code

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:50:43 GMT
I haven't even got that far coz I'm stuck on the QR code/Vaccine certificate. By the time it get's resolved, i might have lost my window to pick up my IPA..

Got my PR IPA! Some question regarding some document.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:19:16 GMT
Hey guys! After waiting for more than a year, 5 attempts over 23 years, I have finally received THE letter!

Anyways, I'm posting this in regards to a document that I have submitted along with my PR application a year ago. I applied my PR under PTS scheme and have submitted my .....

Re: Navigating quaruntine and LTVP

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:44:00 GMT
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Re: Singapore Citizenship rejection

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:37:12 GMT
What he meant by Plan B is to have a backup plan in case you'll never get the citizenship. For example, migrate to another countries

Re: Navigating quaruntine and LTVP

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:32:09 GMT
did you need to provide evidence that you were 'departing' the country to get your short term visa, or did you just explain you were applying for .....

Re: Singapore Citizenship rejection

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:24:47 GMT
If I seem dense, please pardon me. I mentioned I was a little sad but it has been tough navigating my emotions regarding the rejection. :cry: I understand that there will always be another chance to try again and I'm keeping my head up as best as I can. Thank you for your patience and for .....

Re: ePR application related questions and doubts

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:56:58 GMT
Thank you so much for your advise and thoughts on this. Very helpful .

Re: Singapore Citizenship rejection

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:44:27 GMT
Also make a plan B as a backup. Hello SMS, thanks for the advice. I'm not sure what you mean by a plan B, .....

Re: Singapore Citizenship rejection

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:42:48 GMT
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Re: Navigating quaruntine and LTVP

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:23:19 GMT
You get a STVP as a default when you come to Singapore. We get 90 days as British citizens. I've actually lived and worked .....

Re: VTL Application not working with QR Code

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:23:18 GMT
If it makes you feel better, prior to VTL I got my approval to fly the day before our flight from LHR.

Full list of Vaccinated Travel Lane flights to Singapore?

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:17:37 GMT
which website or updated listing?
Many airlines e.g. British Airways have not scheduled yet.
Application, PCR x2, vaccines, flights, entry, sim, app, accommodation etc. ....... good luck with all that.

Re: VTL Application not working with QR Code

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:12:19 GMT
they have given me "window" to fly of only 7 days (7-14 Nov) from UK. How about you? I thought it was 30 days but I was wrong.

Re: Advice on SC application

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:05:22 GMT
It doesn't make much of a difference. I am just concern about the age factor. I don't know if being 35 yrs old unmarried female with no children will affect my chance. If this gets rejected and I have to re-apply in a couple of years, I will be closer to 40 yrs old. I have heard this might not .....

Re: Expat Portfolio

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:00:43 GMT
My company is a bit unusual… very conservative, traditional, and American. For this reason we have several perks that are not commonplace here, but these apply to all local employees whether EP, PR or SC.

One is an ESPP with a company match, 50% match on up to 6% contribution of our .....

Re: How to lose weight?

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:57:48 GMT
Excellent. I am glad to hear ur experience. You certainly worked hard to make this change and it sounds like you are happy with it.

Diets are unsustainable. I look at low carb style eating as a Lifestyle too. Has tremendous health benefits. I plan to continue it for long .....

Re: How to lose weight?

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:58:42 GMT
Dieting is a prescription to correct an imbalance in the body. Some diets do not do this but only cause weight loss. What need retraining/reprogramming is the serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is what causes/triggers your insulin response. It is also what causes cravings. That was the .....

Re: Expat Portfolio

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:53:17 GMT
No SRS .....

Re: Advice

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:03:20 GMT
Hi all,

Need some advice im married to a sgporean husband for 6 years now, im a malaysian holding on LTVP+ blessed with 2 years old son .....

Re: Advice

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:55:21 GMT
Hi all,

Need some advice im married to a sgporean husband for 6 years now, im a malaysian holding on LTVP+ blessed with 2 years old son .....

Re: Advice

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:20:01 GMT
Hi all,

Need some advice im married to a sgporean husband for 6 years now, im a malaysian holding on LTVP+ blessed with 2 years old son SC currently 26months pregnant, i was born in malaysian but was brought up in sgpore nursery kindergarten primary secondary all my schools and work .....

Re: Advice

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:26:24 GMT
In the last 5 years I was out for 2.5 years. Back since mid 2019. In my wives case her CPF was being paid by company in Singapore In My case I was on a .....

Re: Advice

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:56:34 GMT
In the last 5 years I was out for 2.5 years. Back since mid 2019. In my wives case her CPF was being paid by company in Singapore In My case I was on a local plus contract hence was personally paying both my and company's contribution while away.

Re: How to lose weight?

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:21:55 GMT
After losing 9 kgs, for the first time in 10 years, I buy Medium size t-shirts and smaller waist size pants. Altho I was not excessively obese. I started to do this to lower sugar and weight loss came as a surprising benefit. I love it and am never going back.

And with the knowledge .....

Re: How to lose weight?

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:16:26 GMT
Congrats SMS on ur weight management.

From what I see about your eating habit, you ditched Most of the Carbs too. Which is exactly what is needed to reduce Insulin Response which is a fat storing hormone. With low insulin in body, u have a higher chance of losing weight. I think .....

Re: VTL Application not working with QR Code

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:09:42 GMT
Thanks. Time is of the essence as I need to pick up my IPA by the 15th of November and my flight is next Sunday. I wasn't told this before but apparently, it's not guaranteed I can get a spot.

Re: Spouse of SC (LTVP) to get a job in Singapore

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:51:21 GMT
A lot of businesses, quite frankly, are just not aware of the fact that PLOC bypasses the quota for local hiring.

Worst comes to worst, just tick PR if no other options are available besides foreigner and then explain at the very earliest opportunity that you have a PLOC and ideally .....

Re: VTL Application not working with QR Code

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:47:20 GMT
Hi,

If you’re stuck, I’d recommend just sending an email to the Safe Travel team and see what they come back with.

Re: Navigating quaruntine and LTVP

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:45:25 GMT
You get a STVP as a default when you come to Singapore. We get 90 days as British citizens.

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