Hi fellow forumers,

I am planning to transfer to my company's Singapore branch, planned for early to mid 2023. I'm planning to bring my dog over as well, and already have contact for professional pet relocator.

However, my concern is the ease of finding rental where the owners will allow medium sized dog (14kg). Will be moving with my wife and child, so 2 adults, 1 child and 1 dog.

Anyone had experience in finding rental properties with pets? Office will be at Paya Lebar Square, so properties not too far from Circle or East West line should be fine. Rental around SGD3k should be fine, or SGD2k+ if further from office

Thank you

Thanks! Are you living in a condo too? HDB seems to allow bigger local mongrels now, but don't think that will apply to mongrels from Malaysia Do you happen to know any good property agents. so that I can also engage them when the time comes?

You will need to make sure your dog is microchipped, and vaccinated for rabies (if i recall correctly, needs to be vaccinated at least 6 months before relocating). I'm planning to use land transport (quoted about RM5k), and then quarantine in Singapore for 30 days, costing close to SGD2k. I am still planning to check with other agents to see what their cost are.

I don't think it's necessary to use agent if you have time to do everything yourself.

Speaking of moving, my EP is already approved and should be moving after CNY. Anyone has any reliable contacts for moving stuffs?

I'm not moving any furniture, mostly higher value appliances like vacuum, air purifiers, kitchen appliances, etc. Those cheaper ones costing under RM300 probably i'll just buy them new when i'm there...

I'll be moving to SG from KL with my family of 3 + 1 dog. I'll probably be bringing about 10 rather big appliances. And since i might be moving these items, probably just add along our other personal belongings in 2-3 boxes. Don't need a lorry, but probably a van since i don't think there are commercial movers using normal cars/SUVs.

I can get my family members to drive in with those items, but that would be my last resort as I do not want to trouble anyone

What is the fastest way to cross the border now? Used to park at JB and take the bus, but it's usually very crowded and will take few hours depending on time.

Also, if it's going to be on a weekday after lunch time, is it still busy?

I was considering between Wise and CIMB few months back. Decided to go with CIMB, the rates are quite good, better than DBS. CIMB SG to CIMB MY no fee whatsoever. I did a comparison against Wise + transfer fee, IIRC, I think CIMB ended up giving me more MYR. It's instant also, like within a minute

If you are moving to SG for work, you should also have your IPA letter with you. Just bring that letter in case you need it.

I got my postpaid number with M1 using IPA at Bugis Junction.

Hi, anyone recently applied for PR since they moved to online submission? Do they still require hardcopy? My wife's degree cert quite big, and difficult to bring around without damaging it unless I buy those tube cases

OK, just asked my wife, she said yes but not sure where it is...will just have to find a way to transport it nicely then, just in case it's needed. thanks!