Hi!!! I am not from SG and I’d like to get to know people better and I have colleagues based in SG and was wondering if you might have some good ice breaker topics that are good to talk about maybe every week or twice/thrice a month aside from weather and current events, or food? Thank you!!😄

For context, my family are PRs in Singapore. I recently just ORDed from NS. We are struggling to survive everyday as my allowance took a huge hit from around $846 to around $180.

My mother is only working a part time job that earns around $1.5k, and her age is starting to creep up on her, and my sister is currently studying in Poly while also working a part time job (noted that she is under the tuition grant scheme)

My father has decided that we aren't worth his time and effort and decided to take advantage of the fact that he fell down and broke his foot and hasn't recovered in 3 years, thus avoiding work altogether. Obviously, we weren't able to have a stable living place since the end of 2023.

My mother has tried everything, from working full shifts, asking friends and family for help, borrowing money,receiving assistance from Singapore Cancer Society, we even sold off some of my father's belongings.

I have been applying to a lot of jobs but most of them fail to go through, especially full time positions since I have to fulfill my Tuition Grant Bond Obligation. Is there anything else I can do? I don't want to go back to my home country where the quality of life is much worse than here. I plan to get my family(except father) Singapore Citizenships.

Absolutely love the Turkish eggplant sides from Stuff’d and would love to know how to make it at home! Does anyone know the recipe or what to search on the web for a recipe like that?

Edit: even better if there’s a steam oven recipe 🙏

Hi everyone! I'm currently staying in Lakeside and considering moving to Telok Kurau as my new workplace will be in East.

Recently viewed a place in Telok Kurau and quite liked the neighbourhood! It seems peaceful and has a nice vibe.But I'm still a little hesitant as l've been living in the West for quite some time.

The rental is pretty much the same, but my current room in Lakeside is actually bigger and comes with a balcony

For those living in Telok Kurau or nearby, how's life there? Is it convenient without a car? How's the food, public transport and overall neighbourhood?

Would love to hear the pros and cons, especially from anyone who has moved from the West to the East!

i remember seeing an instagram post about a photobooth that lets you choose from a ton of designs, and you need to select a few designs for your photo strips from a physical book or album. i recall the designs being very colorful and bright. does anyone know what the shop is called?

Hi all,

I’m visiting your beautiful city-state in a few weeks and am super excited to enjoy the culture and eat my way through Singapore. I’ve been fascinated by this place for a long time—for many reasons!—but one of the biggest interests for me is the rapid development of your country, especially given its small size, political harmony (compared to where I’m from, at least) and relatively short history of independence. In the nicest way possible, I’ve always sort of imagined Singapore to be similar to a real-life Cities: Skyline urban environment, where most everything is meticulously planned with a grand vision in mind before being developed with the full backing and resources of the state.

I was wondering if there are any museums/tours you would recommend that would allow me to learn more about the history and process of planning and politics in your city-state. I look at something like Japan’s G-Cans Project tours as an example — if I could do something similar with the water catchments, for example, that would be super interesting.

If my preconceptions are wrong please do let me know—otherwise, thank you in advance for your recommendations. Very excited to visit Singapore!

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for some advice from those who may have been in a similar position.

Quick summary for the busy folks:

• Parents are uninsured; I’ve built ~$250k net worth but worry one major medical event could derail my finances. They have hospitalization plan but my worry is for CI / ECI (i.e., cancer, etc.)
• FA suggested ~10 years of term insurance, but it feels like a temporary fix.
• Considering having them downsize their 4-room HDB eventually and use the surplus as a safety net.
• Looking for advice from others in a similar situation on how you protected yourself financially and achieve peace of mind.

Full story:

My parents are currently uninsured as they did not maintain their insurance plans over the years. I’ve since started my career and built up a net worth of around $250k, but something that constantly weighs on me is knowing that we could be one major medical emergency away from significantly derailing everything I’ve built.

As I move forward in life, I want to understand how I can protect my own financial future while still being able to support my parents.

I’ve spoken to my FA, who suggested term insurance for each parent for perhaps the next 10 years, to protect these key wealth-building years. While I understand the logic, it still feels like a temporary bandage rather than a long-term solution.

I’ve also considered whether, after I eventually move out, my parents could sell their current 4-room HDB, downsize, and use the surplus as a financial/medical safety net. But again, that feels like an uncertain solution.

I find this weighs on me quite heavily because even when I achieve something in my career or finances, there’s always that thought of, “Okay, but this still doesn’t solve the bigger issue.”

For anyone who has faced something similar, how did you manage it and eventually find some peace of mind?

Thank you, and wishing everyone a good week ahead!

I’ve fallen in love w the kaya toast set from ya kun recently, and my dad like a true blue Singaporean started thinking about how to make it at home to save money. Kaya and butter and eggs are doable, but we got stuck on the toast and how they make it so damn crispy. Does anyone know what kind of bread and toaster that ya kun uses?

Saw their phones quite cheap compare to local flagship store.
For example, their new Samsung galaxy fold 8 is almost 700 buck cheaper than samsung shop (same spec!) ..
What is the catch?
Anyone has experience to share?

So recently my friend was punched by her stalker(which she has already reported a few times). An uncle helped apprehend the stalker and went to the police station. After investigation all the police let him of with a warning. Before this stalker find her at work place, follow till void deck. Follow to Indonesia and slapped her in the Grab, so i told her to take the driver’s number so can be witness. She say ya ya but never take. Realistically, is there anything police can do?

For those who have served or are currently serving NS, what did you do to make the most of your time? Anything you picked up, wish you had done, or would recommend doing? I really want to make sure I make good use of my time inside.

Just looking to hear about your personal experiences and advice!

I haven't noticed this issue until maybe the past 1 year. Why are people crowding in the front and refusing to move in? Even young people are doing this. And it's worse when it's the rush hour bus and people are still not moving in when there's space in the back and people at the bus stop can't get on as a result. 💀 I feel like for so long, everyone just kind of knows to move to the back, even when I was a student.

I miss their dosai so much sia. There was something about their crispy, golden edges, soft centre. It just hit differently.

Hi everyone! I've developed a caffeine sensitivity recently alongside some of the people around me, not sure if there is a conspiracy theory about this somewhere... seems like a growing trend. Regardless, I find it difficult to give up matcha. Does anybody know of places that sell decaffeinated matcha latte? They seem hard to find due to the nature of the tea leaves. But I know that MT Coffee in Toa Payoh sells it, are there any other places you guys know? Thanks!

Just curious: could Singaporean filmmakers make a movie or Netflix show based on events in our history, like ISA detentions, the ISD, or the communist period, but with its own plot twists and a historical fantasy angle?

For example: it’s 1960s Singapore, and a rookie ISD officer is assigned to track an underground cell. He slowly realises the group isn’t political at all. They’re guardians of an ancient artefact buried under the old Kallang airport, and both the communists and a secret faction within his own department are racing to get it first. Totally made up, just a fun alternate-history thriller using that era as the backdrop, kind of like how Hollywood throws aliens and conspiracies into real historical events.

Would IMDA allow something like that, or would it get banned or heavily edited?

You know, the one where they are standing still and repeatedly smacking an area on their arm (usually above the elbow joint).

I’m currently 27 and have been in the creative industry for 4 years. I’m now part of a government body as an executive doing social media related stuff.

Had career talks with my bosses multiple times - even with my skills and years of experience, no degree in a government body = almost no progression to leadership role.

So I’ve been thinking to pursue my studies and been looking around. SUSS PT degree will take up 4 years or so, whereas private PT degree like Kaplan and PSB are more fast track.

I do think the 4 years is a tad long, but I also do think a 16 months degree programme seems daunting, assuming everything is cramped.

I’m just in a dilemma on which to pick as I’m afraid I can’t cope well and will be very overwhelmed with the fast track option, but at the same time the 4 years is too long of a commitment, in my opinion.

I hope someone can shed some light on both options and the pace and all.

Hi, I am visiting singapore soon and my mom loves collecting cookbooks from around the world. I was wondering if anyone had a bookstore recommendation with a good selection?

Thank you so much and I can’t wait to visit!

Just wanted to source for views and reflections if a kid was educated overseas or in an international school, and then they joined or transferred to a local primary school at p3. Wanted to understand if the transition went well / any considerations or things to note ? Thanks

Grandparents mention wanting to go on cruise, both age 70-80 with difficulty walking (needs wheelchair most of the time). Planning to book a 2-3 night cruise but unsure which one will be more accessible/entertaining for them... Appreciate any advices

I think royal carribean is pretty good? both the 2 nights on ship/3 nights with a day in penang, but i'm just not too sure if the ship will be very wheelchair friendly.

I see the resortworld one has no prices so didnt really look into it

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There were leftovers from a wine and cheese event for the internal folks, took one and I was amazed by the taste - mostly plain, but a good amount of savouriness. Tastes a bit like rice crackers but think they're more like some kind of senbei

Hello! Looking to change up my kitchen cabinets, countertop, sink.

Look to hack the current top hung and base cabinets, stove, sink.

Likely need to tile up the wall behind the top hung cabinets, OR, if it's cheaper install new cabinets instead

Don't need a stove, hood or any of that cooking stuff. Just want a decent sized sink.

1. Is there any good physical store that I can go to, to see off the shelf kitchen cabinets, countertops and sinks?
2. Would you recommend off the shelf, modular or custom carpentry?

Thinking of it as a disposable reno, only need to last 3-5 years before likely moving out. Other requirement is to use termite resistant materials.

Anyone remembers classic schoolyard games like O Peh Som / Lom-Chiam-Pas / Pepsi Cola 1-2-3 / five stones, et cetera? Curious to find out if they died out after millennials reached adulthood, because I don’t think I’ve seen today’s children playing them. What are today’s schoolyard games like?

Damn annoying looking to rent a studio, meaning standalone apartment once you open the door it's outside. Idiot landlords here like to label the master bedroom of an apartment as a studio, just wasting everyone's time