Accomodations:
HDBs everywhere!    Prime and new areas should cost around SGD450-600 per room (with or without utilities). You can still find sub SGD400 per room in remote or rundown areas. If you can afford the luxury, apartments and condos are the way to go. SGD800-1200 per room is the current market price. Normally comes with swimming pool and gym facilities.

Below are some useful sites:
http://www.flatsdb.com/
http://www.hdbflat.blogspot.com/
http://singapore.roomsdb.net/
http://easyroommate.com.sg/ (looks more like a dating site  )

Add one more sites for this:-
http://www.sg-house.com/ 

Hi there guys,

Been reading the posts every now and then. I have been here in Sg for around 2 months+ and currently renting a room from a small family (the landlady+ her son) 4 bustops away from TiongBahru/ Outram Mrt. This is a competently large air-conditioned (also with wall-fan) master bedroom ensuite bathroom with fully furnished utilites (queen-sized bed, double wardrobe, tv, working desk, broadband and a cosmetic table). Light cooking is allowed, and laundry is included as well. I am considering a roomate to stay in with me as it would be rather cost-saving and also to help out each other whenever there is a need.

I am a working female in my 20s, pretty easy going and straight person that loves to share the happiness. I travel back Msia once/twice a month so there would be weekends that you have the room on your own (vice versa if you would balik kampung too  ). I am okay with guests coming in for as long as they behave decently as guests. Do pm me if you like the sound of my conditions in which they suit your living/working style here in sg.

Gender: strictly female
Age: 20s - 30s
Smoker/ non-smoker preferred: non- smoker
Nationality: Malaysian
Rental budget: 350 - 400
Lifestyle: Clean and tidy
Personality, if meets: loves good food and good music, matured thinker, aware of self-responsibility as a roomate

I will respond to the sincere and genuine queries.

hi,

for those working in spore...wanna catch a drink or sth today or next weekend? Can list down your nick/name and working/staying location?
It will be great to have hangouts or networking of similar origination...hehe

Hi wyy,i just wanted to enquire for information only (but sorry i'm not renting as i dun qualify ur gender requirement):
1.  Is ur place a house or condominium?
2.  House big is ur room?
3. I presume u got the room for SGD700-800/mth?
4. Laundry included? u mean the landlord wash for u?

Thanks.

i'll start ts can put it in the 1st post

1.nick - work jurong/bt merah (till end of august) bugis/lavender (beginning sept) - stay tampines

@nicvoo
U PR ar?

I heard that this month end Expo will be having a PC fair. Can anyone confirm this?

Wah....so many malaysian come to singapore work

Yalor, why suddenly so many Malaysians came to SG? Brunei oso hav the same exchange rate as SG but not many Malaysians going there given the cost of living there is very low. Rent one room cost only RM200 per mth after conversion.

I wonder if the exchange rate is like 10 yrs ago of RM1.70 to $1.00, will there still be any Malaysians coming here to cari makan…???

Yalor, why suddenly so many Malaysians came to SG? Brunei oso hav the same exchange rate as SG but not many Malaysians going there given the cost of living there is very low. Rent one room cost only RM200 per mth after conversion.

I wonder if the exchange rate is like 10 yrs ago of RM1.70 to $1.00, will there still be any Malaysians coming here to cari makan…???

whoever interest to play basketball this coming saturday morning @ Tg Pagar can contact me. 

its at suntec comex iirc gonna sign up for new starhub bb

Please tell me more detail of this. Thanks 

Let's continue our discussion here. I'm trying my best to pull out information from the first thread and summarize it here for easy reference. If you wish your posts to be added, you can PM me so I can insert here. Hopefully this thread can also be used to organize gatherings, makan/drinking sessions and sports meet-ups.

FAQs

Employments:
Job opportunities are still good. Those with higher education level/experience stand a better chance and command a higher starting pay. Good command of English in resume writing or interview is a huge benefit. The following are the list of available online job sites:
1. Jobstreet
2. Contact Singapore
3. Jobs Central
4. JobsDB

Various employment passes are available to enable you to work in Singapore depending on your skills and pay. Employers will help you in the application of passes. Your job is however pending on the approval of the pass. Information of types of passes are available through MOM's website. Do not worry of what passes you get. Eventually all will allow you to work in SG. Some do fuss about it due to "status" and extra benefits (i.e: credit card and contract phone applications). Just be hardworking and move up the passes or apply directly for PR few years down the road.

All you need to know about PR application and requirements are available here: http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=151&secid=150

Please take note that ex Singaporean PRs who renounced their status without serving the National Service will have their job and employment pass applications greatly degraded.

<Need more information on salary bracket and range in different industries to expand. Contributions greatly appreciated>

CPF and Taxes:
Malaysians working under employment/work passes are exempted from paying CPF. Singapore PRs have to contribute to CPF according to the rates found here: http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/Members/Gen-Info/C...es/ContriRa.htm

As for the complicated tax returns, i'll just provide the website so everyone can search under their own categories. http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page01.aspx?id=88

Accomodations:
HDBs everywhere!    Prime and new areas should cost around SGD450-600 per room (with or without utilities). You can still find sub SGD400 per room in remote or rundown areas. If you can afford the luxury, apartments and condos are the way to go. SGD800-1200 per room is the current market price. Normally comes with swimming pool and gym facilities.

Below are some useful sites:
http://www.flatsdb.com/
http://www.hdbflat.blogspot.com/
http://singapore.roomsdb.net/
http://easyroommate.com.sg/ (looks more like a dating site  )
http://www.sg-house.com/

Transportation:
No need to describe any further. Been compared and discussed too many times between SG and MY. In SG, you can be anywhere in the island just by using public transport. The all too convenient EZ link card can be used in both MRT and bus (even McD yeah!). For places out of reach, taxi is the answer. Don't worry, you won't get touted with expensive fares. They are a bunch of professionals with accurate meters. First entry onto cab is SGD2.80 or SGD3.00. The rest runs on meter plus any surcharges from tolls, airport surcharge or stopping period. If you are travelling in group of 4, taxi is the cheaper option on certain routes compared to others.

SBS bus maps: http://www.sbstransit.com.sg/iris3/nextbus.aspx
MRT maps: http://www.smrt.com.sg/trains/images/tn_networkmap_big.jpg

Malaysians can drive in cars/bikes to work in SG. For SG PRs, you have to drive singapore registered vehicles. More info here: http://www.lta.gov.sg/motoring_matters/ind...oring_guide.htm

Expenses:
This is very subjective depending on the spending power of different individuals. But here are the basic breakdowns on rough estimates:
1. Accoms SGD600 (varies)
2. Food SGD500 (varies)
3. Transport SGD60
4. Entertainment SGD300 (strip it off if wanna save)
5. Shopping $$$

Forummers in SG:
1. nick (nicvoo) - work at jurong/bt merah (till end of august) bugis/lavender (beginning sept); stay at tampines
2. wen (wyy) - work at outram; stay outram/tiong bahru
3. Louis (louismhc) - work at Tampines; stay at Tampines
4. Daniel (yrh0413) - work at Jurong East, stay at Marine Parade Rd
5. saintcute - work at harbourfront, stay at serangoon
6. nameless - work at NYP Ang Mo Kio/Tanjong Pagar, stay at Commonwealth
7. jeremy (ilikehandphones) - work at clementi, stay at admiralty drive

<Greatly appreciated for those who wants to contribute as it is easier to keep in contact or require direct response from a particular member. Make a reply in this thread or PM me for your names to be up in the list>

Gathering plans:
Woohooo! I'm saving the best for this slot. Let's organize something; from makan to parties to sports.

Gathering 22nd, 23rd or 24th: would-be-organiser: saintcute, interested members: wyy, louismhc

Basketball, undecided: players are chrisky and ahwai_83

Tennis: annie
Feel free to contribute and ammend any inaccuracies. THX! Let's roll.

go to here http://www.ica.gov.sg/e_services_overview....d=303&secid=302

click on "Naturalisation Eligibility Tool"

if you don't get a green light chances are if u apply you will fail.

i don't think it is a law. But if fail, ICA will give u a letter, tell u that after how many months u can try to apply again.
my friend apply after 5 months working in Singapore, approved
I think the most secure guideline is 6 month lo, although some say after 3 months can apply already

i'm interested~~~but dunno the way n also duno ned ot or not..hehe
;-p
cc how~~wat time u playing??

ferdinand(washabushi)
stay at bukit batok work at toh guan(jurong east)
interested in running, bowling basketball long time no play
http://www.swingkpe.com.sg/
by the way i also know few other LYN forummer in sg...met em b4 too~

Please take note that ex Singaporean PRs who renounced their status without serving the National Service will have their job and employment pass applications greatly degraded.

ferdinand(washabushi)
stay at bukit batok work at toh guan(jurong east)
interested in running, bowling basketball long time no play
http://www.swingkpe.com.sg/
by the way i also know few other LYN forummer in sg...met em b4 too~

can i ask work in singapore need to apple permit or visa mah?
or just passport?

If cross the bridge from johor everyday-how to chop passport?

How about if stay in singapore, but malaysian citizen?

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Added on August 19, 2008, 1:21 pmand what is the meaning of this?
working in singapore also need to join their national service ah?

long time didn't hear from you man.. how's it going !

How are you!!
Long time no news.....
  what ur doin?

Wow this looks like a huge Marathon.
http://www.swingkpe.com.sg/
Any gathering going on that day?

ferdinand(washabushi)
stay at bukit batok work at toh guan(jurong east)
interested in running, bowling basketball long time no play
http://www.swingkpe.com.sg/
by the way i also know few other LYN forummer in sg...met em b4 too~

You need to apply for Work permit or employment pass to be able to work in sg.
With this, u dont need to chop your passport and fill up the white card everytime.

NS is for singapore citizens onli.

PR's as well my friend 

Stringfellow, put me in the list.
sukhoi37-work at Changi/Paya Lebar, stay at Pasir Ris

if your sons are the 2nd generation PR, then they have the decision on either serving the NS (granted citizenship automatically afterwards) or renounce the PR without serving NS.

I also work at Toh Guan Road.

If you guys got any room-opening, let me know. Both Jurong and near Paya Lebar. Thanks.

Hi..

There are vacancies in my company and they do not mind employing Msians, if they pass the interview laa... Company is a market research company. PM me if there is anyone interested..

Thanks

if your sons are the 2nd generation PR, then they have the decision on either serving the NS (granted citizenship automatically afterwards) or renounce the PR without serving NS.
LOL, this is a clear case of mistaken identity. i'm not string

anyway, all names updated

is there any tennis court for booking near Tampines area?

hmm...
i thought i just went to ur place last month...or 2 month?
lol...
as usual...
planning to job hop but still dont have any suitable job yet...
so just maintain low profile n keep on working hard...
any gathering can just give me call...
yeah...
still owe u...
for teaching me how to cook the stew chicken 

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Added on August 19, 2008, 3:36 pm

anyway i join 5km fun run
still not sure got gathering or not...
me n my girl fren will be joining...
carry lantern n walk

FYI Washabushi gf is KOREAN

Ahemm , no comment but as you mentioned she will be half Malaysian soon  mwhahah

FYI Washabushi gf is KOREAN

Great job guys. I think people should build their careers there, especially bright talented grads. Free BUMP for you to keep the thread alive and up in interest.
BTW I have worked there for a week on assignment. and i didnt have a car and I got by all through MRT, and wow what a breath of freash air compared to our LRT.
I have a bit of complain though... its too clean. no im just kidding. its great.

I think working in Singapore is very stress!!! Too chalenging country....

I heard that this month end Expo will be having a PC fair. Can anyone confirm this?

ya.
most of the packages come with free USB modem.
you have to use another USB device to do that, it can be used as USB modem and network switch.

Can you recommend some brand and its model? Because I'm not familiar with wireless hardware.

Dun go for the M1 mobile broadband. It's slower than 56K dialup, at least for me.

agree wif u m1 mobile n bb totally suxxxx...failure

@weirdguy

u can connect using 1 lappy then share the conenction via wireless but it'll b slow 2nd way is to conenct wif 1 lappy share the connection via switch n lan cables

Compared starhub n singtel which one the best now???

Starhub is unlimited, Singtel has got 50GB cap.
I just got myself a Starhub 2Mbps Down 512Kbps Up. 2 years contract, free modem, and 30% discount on subscription fees. Currently paying S$27.10/mo.
Installation is easy, no need CD coz they store the driver inside the USB dongle. I can get a full 2Mbps download on bt if the seeds are available.
No recommended for playing games coz latency is too high.

really? is there a catch? like a.....unlimited 999999999999999month contract?
hahaha

sometimes i felt so paranoid from all those trap they caught me, damn. sign up only know kena.

iPhone finally up for grab in Singapore..

It's not really "up for grabs". It costs minimum S$1400 to a maximum of nearly S$4K over a 2 year contract. That's a hell of a lot to pay for any phone, considering basic mobile service is only S$250 a year (minimum incremental cost due to hardware S$900). It'll be cheaper when Starhub and M1 start selling it in Q4 this year, and when Samsung launches the Innov8.

Hi Annie,

Are you working in Xilink Changi Business Park?

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Added on August 21, 2008, 9:48 am
Yummie .... Chicken Stew ... woosh ...

That's COOOL!!!
Hmm.... waiting for gathering for sometime ... hmmm
Wow Lol that's nice of ur gf ... Muz appreciate u know .. not many gals wud do that .. mwhahahhahah

Hey, but I thought u juz run off std chart marathon last year? 3++km?
Now 5km? COOL MAN

Hey I think Std Chart is having their marathon soon. Any second time participation? Mwhahhaha
http://www.singaporemarathon.com/en/
Hey get ya

No if you read their ads, it costs only $500-$800 for a 2 yr plan (depending on the plan u choose) and if u register their most expensive plan (I think is $200 monthly), the iPhone is free...

Like i said, MaxMobile - 24 months contract, 2mbps, free Modem, 30% off subscription fees for 24 months. You will get the USB modem on the spot and you can start using when you get home the same day.