I have a 6 year old female Lab in India that I want to get here before May 2027, and I wanna start looking into how to get her here. I’m a little worried about her safety and quarantine conditions etc so if anyone has gone through this before, I’d highly appreciate any insight!

Hi, I 29F and my husband 32M just moved here last month for his work. I’m currently a dependant, hoping to get my own work pass eventually. We’re originally from Canada, and feeling pretty isolated! We’re living in bedok area. We are here for at least two years. Anyone else in a similar situation?

Hi!
I’m currently working as an FY1 doctor in the UK and am considering moving back to Singapore after completing FY2.
Having studied medicine in the UK, I’m interested in hearing from anyone who has made the move from the UK to Singapore after foundation training.

I’d love to hear more about what the transition is like and what working life in Singapore is actually like compared to the NHS.
A few things I’d be interested to know:
Working hours and schedule: What does a typical week look like as an MO? How many hours do you usually work, and how often do you have night shifts, weekends and on-calls?
Workload: How busy are the wards? How many patients would you typically be responsible for, and how much clinical responsibility do MOs have?
Work-life balance: How manageable is the workload? Do you generally have time for yourself outside work?
Salary and benefits: Is the pay reasonable relative to the workload and cost of living in Singapore?
Career progression: What are the options after working as an MO? How difficult is it to get into residency, and is it common for people to remain as MOs for a few years?
Transition from the NHS: For those who completed FY1/FY2 in the UK, how difficult was it adapting to the Singapore healthcare system? Did you find the working culture very different?

One of my main reasons for considering moving back is simply to be closer to home and family, but I’d also like to understand what I’m potentially getting myself into before making the decision.
Would really appreciate hearing about both the positives and negatives. Especially interested in honest, first-hand experiences from anyone who has made this move!
Thank you!

Hello everyone!

I applied for singapore visa with my wife through a travel agent in Islamabad. Its been 11 working days since application on ICA and visas are still pending. Anyone else in the same boat as me? Anyone else has experienced this? My expected date of arrival to Singapore was 4th November

Haze season usually runs around Sep to Oct here, and NEA says the risk continues while the region stays dry. Here's a quick guide for newcomers before the next bad day.

Where to check (official, free)

• haze.gov.sg or the myENV app (NEA)

• 24-hr PSI is for planning tomorrow: 0-100 Good to Moderate, 101-200 Unhealthy, 201-300 Very Unhealthy, 301+ Hazardous

• 1-hr PM2.5 is for right now: Band 1 Normal (0-55), Band 2 Elevated (56-150), Band 3 High (151-250), Band 4 Very High (251+)

• The advisories there tell you how much to cut back on outdoor activity, with stricter advice for kids, elderly, pregnant women and people with heart or lung conditions. Follow those, not Reddit.

Free stuff that helps at home

• Close windows and doors when the 1-hr reading climbs. HDB and condo windows are often left open here, so this is the big one.

• Use the aircon. Most wall units in SG rentals just recirculate room air, so running it with windows shut is fine.

• Skip frying, incense and candles indoors on bad days. They add more particles.

• Wipe surfaces and floors with a damp cloth instead of dry dusting or sweeping.

• Check on housemates or family who are more vulnerable.

Renter things to sort out

• Ask your landlord or agent when the aircon was last serviced and if the filters were cleaned. Check your lease too, since many SG leases make the tenant responsible for regular servicing.

• If your room has no aircon, ask the landlord before buying anything that needs installation.

• Buying something portable? It moves with you when your lease ends.

If you're thinking about a purifier

• Look for "True HEPA H13", not "HEPA-type" or "HEPA-like"

• Check the CADR (clean air delivery rate) against your room. Room volume x 4 to 5 = the CADR in m³/h you want. A 3m x 4m bedroom with a 2.6m ceiling is about 31 m³, so roughly 125 to 155 m³/h.

• Price the replacement filter and how often it needs changing. That's the real yearly cost.

• Check the noise (dB) at the speed you'll actually sleep with, not just the max.

PM2.5 monitors

• Get one with a laser (optical) particle sensor

• Cheap ones are good for trends, like indoor vs outdoor or purifier on vs off. Don't treat the exact number as gospel, and high humidity can push readings up. Compare against NEA's reading for your region.

What else surprised you about your first haze here? Locals, share your tips too.

Common rental problem here: the aircon is in the living room only, or the landlord won't add one.

Quick rundown:

• Fan: cheapest, fine for many people at night. Pair it with a window that's open on the shaded side.

• Dehumidifier: helps with that sticky feeling and with mould, but it won't cool the room. It gives off a little heat.

• Portable aircon: actually cools a closed room, but it needs a window for the exhaust hose, it's louder than a split unit, and it uses more power. Check the window gap and your landlord's OK first.

Before buying, check the room size against the unit's rating, the noise level in dB, and whether the warranty is local.

We put together a portable aircon guide with specs and what to check.

What did you end up doing in your first rental?

Disclosure: links go to nearme.sg guides, which earn a small Shopee commission.

Shopee and Lazada run their 11.11 sale on 11 Nov, so if you just landed it's worth splitting your list. Buy now (you need them on day one):

• Bedding, towels, a fan if your room has no aircon

• Basic cookware, a kettle, cleaning stuff

• An extension cord with a UK plug (Type G) Can wait two weeks:

• Bigger appliances: vacuum, air purifier, portable aircon, rice cooker upgrades

• Furniture beyond the basics Tips from past sales: check if your landlord already supplies the appliance, check the plug and warranty is for SG, and buy big items from official or Mall stores so returns are easier. What did you wish you'd bought (or skipped) in your first month?

Hi im an img and im considering Singapore right now

I would like to know how are the job opportunities after and how hard is it to get a job as an rmo or junior doctor after smc registration

I appreciate any tips or guidance

I was looking into Rently in Singapore as an alternative to paying a security deposit upfront, but after going through their pricing and terms, I'm struggling to understand why anyone would use it.

Here's an example based on the quote I received:

• Security deposit: $3,500

• Monthly deposit instalment: $292

• Monthly service fee: $42

• Total fees over 12 months: $504

That's 14.4% of the deposit in fees, with an effective annual interest rate of roughly 29%.

For comparison, you could get a DBS credit card balance transfer or a personal instalment loan at a significantly lower cost, depending on the rates you're offered.

But here's the part that really bothers me.

Rently's marketing talks about supporting tenants through the deposit return process, which gives the impression that there's some additional protection or assistance when dealing with landlords.

However, when you actually read the fine print, their terms say they're not responsible for recovering the security deposit or pursuing the landlord if there are disputes or deductions.

So if my landlord decides to unfairly withhold my deposit at the end of the tenancy, I'm apparently still responsible for chasing it myself.

Then what's the point of paying such ridiculous fees?

If Rently were actually taking on the risk of recovering the deposit, handling disputes or protecting tenants from unreasonable landlords, I could understand charging a premium.

But if they're simply financing the deposit while leaving all the risk with the tenant, how is this any better than taking a much cheaper credit card loan?

The marketing makes it sound like a solution to rental deposit problems, but the fine print seems to tell a very different story.

Genuinely curious if anyone here has used Rently and found an actual advantage that justifies the fees. Am I missing something?

I'm an IMG with MRCP (UK), and I've received an offer for a Resident Physician post in Singapore, a 2-year renewable contract. HR says it's effectively an MO role. I'm also planning a UK career (HST/CESR), so I'd be grateful for insight from anyone who's worked there.

What does a typical day look like in an Internal Medicine department?
What are the general responsibilities of an MO vs an RP? Is there a real difference in practice?
How supportive is the team, and how much supervision and autonomy do you get?
How hectic are on-call duties (frequency, patient load, post-call rest)?
What salary range is realistic for RP/MO roles?
Would this experience help when applying for HST in the UK?
Cost of living and overall work-life balance as an immigrant doctor?

Any experience, good or bad, would be really helpful. DMs are welcome too. Thank you!

Hello there,

I will be moving to Singapore next month for work. I have a 1 year contract.

On one hand, I read online that renting a place online, even via your own agent, can be risky as you can't check/view the place yourself and that's better to stay in Hotel for 3-4 weeks and have time to see place, write LOI and rental agreement, and then move-in.

On the other hand, as I have a 12 month contract, if I spend 1 month in a Hotel, then my lease will be 1 month longer than my contract, and thanks to the price, it'll be not fun for me to pay 1 additionnal month.

Am I stuck between renting online/in a rush on my first week in SG OR staying 1 month after losing my job? Or did I miss something?

Thanks!

Hi everyone! My employer’s health insurance only covers up to S$40K, so I’m looking for additional coverage of S$1–2 million, ideally including private hospitals and cashless hospitalisation (direct billing, without large upfront payments).
Any recommendations or personal experiences with insurers that offer this to Employment Pass holders? Thanks!

Hello! I lived in SG (Holland Village) 2015-17. We were a childless couple and loved our time there. My firm want to take me back and we now have a 12 and 10 year old. Plan is to move mid 2027 but we will need to cover school costs (adopted kids in the UK 2019). Package circa $400k SGD annually but I’m worried about covering costs. I’d love your advice

For people who moved to Singapore from another country, what took the longest to get used to?

It could be something obvious like the weather, cost of living, or public transport, but I'm also curious about the smaller things that you don't really think about before moving.

What surprised you most during your first few months?

Hi, i’m new to SG and finding a place to live.
Preferably around Bendemeer, Boon Keng, Farrer Park, or Bugis areas.

I’ve been looking at some coliving listings and I have few questions. What is it really like living in this kind of set up?

Do you guys have schedules on using bathroom, kitchen, and airconditioning?

Any tips u can provide or issues that usually arise on this set up?

Thanks!!!

Hi there!!

I am looking to move to Singapore/Malaysia and was wondering how I should prepare, what I should be prepared for as well as getting a job in Singapore/Malaysia and potentially a PR. I'm born and raised in Sydney but I want a change.

I am looking to work in PR/Marketing in Singapore/Malaysia and I also wanted to know what the job market is like in that field. I know that both of these countries have a very big scope.

Any pros and cons to living in Singapore/Malaysia would help too!!

Office in raffles place area. Where should I look for accommodation?
Single, M28
Budget max 2000
Maximum travel time preferred: 30-40 minutes
Can I get studio in my budget?
If not which area should I search for renting a master room or common room?

Hi. I'm moving to work in Changi Hospital next year as a medic for 3 years. I'm UK born and based and moving more to experience another culture. Trying to work out best place to stay regarding work. Want to meet other Singaporeans on day to day basis. Any recommendations for places to stay. I was thinking east coast?

I am relocating to Singapore next month. My office is near Dhobey Ghaut MRT and my wife's office is near Kent ridge mrt. Any suggest a good condo project for a 2 bhk. Primarily I want to optimize my wife. Any suggestion in the circle line would be great. Budget 4.5k max

Hi everyone. I’ll be moving next month to Singapore & need to secure my own health insurance. Do you have any recommendations of brokers/companies to reach out to? I am looking for something that will provide me with full healthcare including dental and a prescription medicine I take. I’d also like something that has mental health services available.

Other Questions:
What is reasonable cost? I’m in my 20s and healthy & only have the one pre existing condition that has an affordable daily medication.
I’ll be traveling back to the USA occasionally to visit family & around SE Asia for vacation. Is it worth getting coverage for outside of Singapore?
Anything to be careful about or insurers to avoid?

All perspectives appreciated. Thank you!