normally i back PJ average once or twice a month. driving back to PJ after work on Fri night from jurong. back on Sun afternoon. 
i back when feel syok 

Ya, I had nightmares too. That's why these days die-die also I must fly.

anyone here driving back to singapore on 6th Feb 2011?
air tickets are freaking expensive. was wondering if i could car pool.

I am driving back on the 13th, but i originally already book my tickets for CNY, 1Feb from SIN-KUL, then 6th Feb from KUL-SIN, tiger airways. not sure how much does it cost to change name, may u can ask, if not that expensive, then mayb you can take my tickets since i am not using it.

Do you guys have any shop recommendation in Sim Lim Square with good service and doesn't potong leher so much?

Ite perceived as overpriced due to rental.

As you probably already know, haggling can be expected in smaller shops, but if you try haggling in bigger retail outlets (e.g. Harvey Norman, Courts, Best Denki, etc), the salesperson will look at you funny... hahaha. I personally haven't patronized either, but news from the grapevine is that Fuwell's prices can be cheaper than the stated prices for their competitor shops in SLS. Fuwell has their pricelist online, if I'm not wrong. They probably won't entertain haggling, but you can do your own price comparisons with other SLS shops in the comfort of your own chair. You may perhaps already know that the pricelists of a lot of SLS shops can be found in HWZ and (I THINK) vr-zone.

In Singapore you can't expect haggling with big retail chains, but smaller shops, definitely, because most of the un-established brand name shops do not have a fixed price (unless they clearly state so- and I know sometimes SLS people say their prices are fixed, lol, but I think still can haggle lah... hehe). This can be for practically anything electronic, IT, books, whatever...

I don't know about bizgram, though. Sorry

Do correct me if I'm wrong anywhere, if anyone is more knowledgeable! My info may be kinda rusty because I haven't been in the scene for a few years liao... heh

Anyway, the basic thing which I think a lot of people already know (just stating this for those who don't) is that it's always better to wait till COMEX or SITEX to get bargains on the stuff you need. But beware too, though. Some unscrupulous retailers take advantage of this fact by increasing their prices or give an illusion that their prices have been slashed come COMEX/SITEX when what they're selling is the same price at other places, so that those who are unfamiliar with prices get caught in the hype. Best to do your homework a few months prior to such events so you can compare the prices and find reputable sellers.

Some of the activities, you can do it alone like jogging, swimming, play some online games etc.

Btw, I would like to do some night safari/zoo photography... anyone keen to join?

anyone is working in Keppel Shipyard/Jurong Shipyard?

which 1 is better? in terms of career advancement, benefits, welfare, bonus?

i'm in marine line but not keppel / jurong. heard so far their bonuses almost alike.. in terms of months.
not sure though about salary. but in my impression Keppel guys looks much better overall.

Exposure is super great ... but workload is the huge turn down. Same for both shipyards.
if you manage to pull through years in shipyard you might be someone great someday

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Added on January 18, 2011, 8:51 am

any lucky ones got their PR approved these days .. ?

may i know do anyone tried that the Singapore government refuse to give you the working visa because of you still owe ptptn loan?

I have sent to 3 companies in sg, and one of them asked me to interview with them in sg
I dont think making the working permit is hard for them, especially for big companies.

3 is kinda less, since only one out of 10++ will really reply student. So I am thinking of sending my application to more company, but i have hard time finding company is sg

It wont be publicize, but it will be in mom records that an accident did happen. A few times fatal accidents do happen in both sembawang and keppel shipyards but u never hear about it unless its has a high death toll count.

Anyway the accident i mentioned occurred today. One fatality which was the crane driver. I doubt anybody will fuss about it since its not somebody important so no news about it.

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Added on January 25, 2011, 9:52 pm

NS fellas have proper seats with cushion with a canopy over their heads. You'll notice for the foreign workers whose company transport is a vehicle designed to transport goods, it doesnt have the amenities of canopy, or proper seats for that matter, let alone seat belts. So in the case of an accident, these guys get tossed around like rag dolls either in a steal cage out the vehicle they go. But its not really a big deal in singapore since their basically disposable people.

Hi all, I got my IPA letter last Friday. They took 4 working days to process it. And followings are what I'll need to do:

1 day:
1. Come to SG for medical check-up, wait 3-4 days to get medical report
2. Submit required documents to HR for processing on the same day. They asked me to provide local SG address, do I need to find a room first before provide them this information? Can I provide a temporally address or the address I'm going to stay moving forward? Can I rent a room with IPA letter?
3. EPSC letter issuance, will I get this letter on the same day after done step 1 and 2?

Wait 3-4 working days for medical report (can I leave SG during this period?):
4. Head to EPSC for finger printing and photo imagining and then pass collection date will be stamped on EPSC letter.

Wait 3-4 working days for EP Card collection (can I leave SG during this period?):
5. Collect EP Card

And once I get EP card, do I still need passport to enter/leave SG? What is the process for EP holder to enter and leave SG? Need to go through any special lane during immigration check point?

PS: is immigration card = white card?

Thanks in advance.

Hi reign226, what is this about EP use Automated Gate via scanning your passport? I understand Malaysians can use it on Malaysia side. But on the Singapore side, if EP can use? Please explain. I've been holding EP for the past 7 months and never use the Automatic Gate at Singapore side. 

Just went to my favourite moneychanger in Ipoh to exchange some cash at 2.34 (+0.01 above their board rate). Feeling curious, I logged onto Maybank2U.sg and for Regionlink transfer to Maybank MY accounts, they are giving a rate of 2.369. So I immediately transferred again online. Transaction fee is a flat S$15 and max amount is S$20K. Same day credit into Maybank MY account. Looks like Maybank has a pretty good deal right now.

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Added on February 2, 2011, 2:22 pmShould be okay, especially if you can easily show them that the stuff is not new or used. Your new EP or WP is solid evidence that you're moving to Singapore, hence transporting a lot of personal belongings.