He's carpooling I believe

Hi guys, I just got my job offer in SG. So basically im pretty new to everything in SG. Here are my questions,
1. Passes like TnG in MY, what does it called in SG? (ezlink? where can i reload this card?)
3. The first time i went to SG, i doesn't have the exact amount for bus fare, the smallest amount i got was $5 and the bus driver doesn't return the balance. Is this normal? Do i need to bring the exact amount of cash to enter buses?
2. Still in mist of finding room, office around pasir panjang area, so can anyone suggest me the best place to stay? (Clementi area seems like many room for rent, however im trying my best to find for room priced around $600 or $550 and below with wifi and aircond include, it would be even more great if someone here is a hunters/agent for this    )

Hi guys, I just got my job offer in SG. So basically im pretty new to everything in SG. Here are my questions,
1. Passes like TnG in MY, what does it called in SG? (ezlink? where can i reload this card?)
3. The first time i went to SG, i doesn't have the exact amount for bus fare, the smallest amount i got was $5 and the bus driver doesn't return the balance. Is this normal? Do i need to bring the exact amount of cash to enter buses?
2. Still in mist of finding room, office around pasir panjang area, so can anyone suggest me the best place to stay? (Clementi area seems like many room for rent, however im trying my best to find for room priced around $600 or $550 and below with wifi and aircond include, it would be even more great if someone here is a hunters/agent for this    )

Hi guys, I just got my job offer in SG. So basically im pretty new to everything in SG. Here are my questions,

1. Passes like TnG in MY, what does it called in SG? (ezlink? where can i reload this card?)
3. The first time i went to SG, i doesn't have the exact amount for bus fare, the smallest amount i got was $5 and the bus driver doesn't return the balance. Is this normal? Do i need to bring the exact amount of cash to enter buses?
2. Still in mist of finding room, office around pasir panjang area, so can anyone suggest me the best place to stay? (Clementi area seems like many room for rent, however im trying my best to find for room priced around $600 or $550 and below with wifi and aircond include, it would be even more great if someone here is a hunters/agent for this    )

1. ezLink...You can reload on the terminals or over the counter. Cash or cards can be accepted.
2. I use ezLink to board buses too...Opt for cashless in SG unless in food junctions...
3. Not used to that area but with 600 or 650 I think you can get such rooms... Cheaper if you are willing to share room...

1. Ezlink or nets flesh pay, both accepted , some debit card or ATM card oso have Tis function, I got alot extra card can gv u if wan, easiest way to top up at any MRT,  no charge

3. Take bus jus use the card

2. Wish u luck, 600 should able to find if u r not choosy and no a.c and stay outskirt of city

Thanks for the info. My friend did gave me an ezlink card, so was just wondering is this the cheapest card to travel (bought the normal train ticket and it costed me almost double the amount when i saw my friend used his card).
for question (3), since im new in SG, therefore i decided to stay alone first and probably get use to the environment and culture before deciding to share with someone.
Thanks for the info. As for reloading at any MRT, is it at the ticketing machine? or reload over the counter?
Not really choosy, but a room without a.c. with the priced of 600 is a little too expensive for me    Don't mind to stay a little outskirt, as long as there is mrt to bring me around/work.

1) The card is call Ezlink Card. You can top up in all MRT/LRT station.

2) Basically all public transport (except taxi) is using Ezlink card for payment. You will need coin if you doesn't have EzLink card. Yes, you're right. No change/balance will be return.

3) The best was to use agent to find accommodation. Unless you know someone who has "lobang" to help you find. With agent, you will need to pay 50% as commision. Therefore your 1st month will be "1 month of rental +  1 month deposit + 50% agent fees". With recent drop of rental price, $600 with wifi and aircon is possible. But still depends on the area.

Thanks for the info. My friend did gave me an ezlink card, so was just wondering is this the cheapest card to travel (bought the normal train ticket and it costed me almost double the amount when i saw my friend used his card).
for question (3), since im new in SG, therefore i decided to stay alone first and probably get use to the environment and culture before deciding to share with someone.
Thanks for the info. As for reloading at any MRT, is it at the ticketing machine? or reload over the counter?
Not really choosy, but a room without a.c. with the priced of 600 is a little too expensive for me    Don't mind to stay a little outskirt, as long as there is mrt to bring me around/work.

Got counter and machine for top up

Really convenient , u step into station and u will knw

Here utility really expensive, no way landlord will let u use a.c without charging u another 150 to 200

Another way is to share room

True also.. Since I'm still having approximate a month before i start my work in SG, so gonna try to find for room with a.c for current 2 weeks, then without a.c for the final 2 weeks. 

No one will rent u a room jus for 2 weeks

No matter how no harm trying wish u luck

I think you got me wrong. What i was trying to say is, my job starts on 1st Sept, so for the current 2 weeks (1/8 - 14/8) I'll try to find a room with a.c around $600. If i failed to find 1, i'll move to finding room without a.c 

True also.. Since I'm still having approximate a month before i start my work in SG, so gonna try to find for room with a.c for current 2 weeks, then without a.c for the final 2 weeks. 

Not only ibilik, you can also try nestia, propertyguru.com, flatsdb, 99.co etc., plenty of sites out there.
But since you're starting work in Sept, perhaps, wait until the 3rd week to start finding.
Many agents won't bother responding to you if too early. Too early as in 1 month early.
Also, you should allocate at least one day to go and view the rooms in SG.
Photos sometimes doesn't show the real condition of the unit.
When you go and view the rooms in SG, prepare some cash to pay deposit (usually 1 month).
This saves the hassle of having to TT the money to agent later.

If you want, I can recommend a good agent to you.
Can try and whatsapp this agent.

It's ok, I found 1 agent kind enough to explain me everything. Thanks for your offer.
I decided not to take room with a.c. as usually house owner will impose specific time (eg night till morning) for a.c. and my work do required rotation nightshift. Single room rental without a.c. , cost around 500 should be ok right?

Are you taking bus service from Jurong East to Bukit Indah, JB?

Which bus service you usually take?

Are there any threads on carpooling sg - kl for weekends? I think that will be very useful for many of us here.

It's ok, I found 1 agent kind enough to explain me everything. Thanks for your offer.
I decided not to take room with a.c. as usually house owner will impose specific time (eg night till morning) for a.c. and my work do required rotation nightshift. Single room rental without a.c. , cost around 500 should be ok right?

And also, I read that most of the people here advise that just start with POSB for first account and only later change to other bank if want. Is this still the same for now?