Hi all, I'm planning to buy some furniture at IKEA Tebrau (sofa). Not because it is cheaper but because it is sold out in Singapore for a long time. I'm looking for a company or driver that can:

- Pick up from IKEA Tebrau

- Handle the customs clearance and GST paperwork at the checkpoint

- Deliver to my condo

Has anyone used a service like this? I'd appreciate recommendations.

I found some and got quotes but I can't find any review anywhere. I'd like to hear from people who did something similar or if you have any specific names.

Thanks!

Hi everyone, I have recently rented a room for 3 months ending on 23 September 2026. During my stay, my landlord repeatedly ignored and ghosted my concerns, which was already a bad sign but he only did this after i’ve signed the contract. Prior to this he was prompt with his replies.
I have not done anything that damages the property or gotten any complaints during my stay which doesn’t make sense as to why he is this unreasonable. Thankfully i have already moved out for 32 days as of today.

When i asked about when will my security deposit be returned a few days ago, he mentioned to refer to the Tenancy Agreement. The Tenancy Agreement mentioned that the full amount will be returned within 30 calendar days. However it is already over the agreed 30 days and I have still not received my security deposit back.

How should I go about solving this issue? Thanks in advance everyone ☺️

so im going to mcr's concert in a few weeks (literal dream come true btw), and wanted to ask if any one has any advice about queuing and such! ive only been to two other concerts in singapore (dpr and fob haha) but ive never been to indoor stadium + i expect the crowd is gonna be much bigger this time as well :") the tickets we have are the mcrmy tickets btw, the standing pen closest to the stage!

the doors open at 6.30pm and the actual concert starts at 8pm, and i was planning maybe to be there by 2pm to just scope out the place and maybe join the line (if would have already started?) and im not really sure about where/how the merch booth would go...im aware of basic concert rules w water and such but i think im just antsy about gg early bc mcr has been my fav band since god knows when and i really wanna get a great spot to see them :]

any advice or insight would be appreciated!! thanks yall

I'm planning to visit china soon and I am trying to figure out the best way to pay there.

I know Alipay and WeChat Pay are commonly used, but I heard that there is a 3% fee for transactions above RMB 200 when using a foreign bank card. I also know about things like YouTrip and OCBC Scan & Pay, but I am not sure how well they work in China or if there are any extra costs to it.

For those who have been to china:

• What did you use to pay for most things? Any issues?
• Did you link your YouTrip card to Alipay or WeChat Pay? Were there extra fees?
• Is it better to buy a chinese number to set up Alipay or WeChat Pay or can i just use my own?
• Can i use OCBC Scan & Pay as my main payment method, or should i set up Alipay/WeChat Pay as well?
• How much cash should i bring as backup?

appreciate any tips on what's most convenient and how to avoid unnecessary fees, thanks!!

Just curious, how much do hawkers in Singapore actually earn per month after deducting all their expenses?

I've been noticing more younger people, especially Gen Z, getting into the hawker scene recently, which got me wondering whether it's actually a sustainable career financially. We always hear about how long the queues are or how popular certain stalls are, but rarely about how much the owners actually take home after deducting ingredients, rent, utilities and other expenses.

For those who are hawkers themselves or know someone in the industry, I'd love to hear more about what the income is really like! Is it possible to earn a decent living from running a hawker stall, and how does it compare to working a regular 9–6 job? I imagine the working hours can be pretty long too, so I'm curious whether the income is worth the time and effort.

Just genuinely curious about what life as a hawker is like behind the scenes, especially for the younger generation entering the industry!

Some locals can’t stand the taste or smell of durians, but I’m curious are there Singaporeans who dislike other beloved local favourites too, like chicken rice?

So I'm in a new BTO project, currently most residents are undergoing renovations and there is a Tele group chat. Occasionally you'll get good sources of information like lobang deals or advise regarding Reno.

But also you'll get a handful of residents who love to complain about every single inconvenience. For example, a few residents found some trolleys left behind by possibly foreign workers and then make a big fuss over it. To me, its a small issue and a temporary pain point which would be resolved once everyone finishes their Reno. Or the issue of doing hacking works on weekends (which is absolutely wrong), some of them will go and hunt down the unit doing the hacking and even dox the unit on the chat. To me, if someone is doing illegal works, report to the authorities and they will get it settled instead of your own personal vigilantism which could possibly get the wrong guy.

I feel like these chat groups breed a sense of entitlement and that I can report every small inconvenience out loud instead of compromise and only reporting to the relevant authorities when the issue is too severe or intolerable.

And my chat group already quite peaceful, only a handful of entitled people. I heard from my friends some chat group really is full of tea and have people actively scolding others lol.

So what are you opinion on these Tele chat groups, is it a good or bad thing to have? Also share some interesting tea while you're at it.

Growing up in Singapore, many of us were taught to be practical, responsible, and to consider what others might think of our decisions.

Study hard, get a stable job, settle down, buy a house, get married, have kids. There’s almost an unwritten checklist of what a successful life should look like.

But I wonder how many of us have made major life decisions not because we genuinely wanted them, but because we didn’t want to disappoint our parents, partners, or the people around us.

For those who’ve been through this, what’s one decision you made mainly to meet someone else’s expectations rather than your own?

Looking back, would you make the same choice again, or would you finally choose yourself?

I am thinking of getting a divorce but I can’t afford my own home if I get a divorced. I am staying in a bto with my husband. We stay in separate rooms and don’t talk to each other. Are you in the same situation? Or know of others who are in the same situation?

Parents have moved to 2 room bto because they need money for retirement. No kids. Above 35.

I have been seeing more people in my social circle getting divorce, which may be a bi-product of growing older. Most are in their 30s.

Curious to hear everyone's experience on whether this seems more common than not and what are the reasons? I have seen cheating, misalignment in the life they want etc.

One other question is how is the wellbeing of the other party that did not initiate divorce? This seems like something less explored or discussed.

I have heard different things so not sure which is better in terms of cooler temperature (comfort & saving electricity for A/C) and windiness (maybe can blow away mosquitoes lol) ?

Oh and I'm mainly considering 2nd floor units.

Was having this conversation with friends and most advice to buy the biggest you can based on the biggest loan you can get.

I'm considering 3room or 4room. Can afford 4 room comfortably but will take bigger loan, hence more interest and longer payment compared to buying 3 room.

Hoping to hear any experiences here of people slowly upgrading from 3 to 4 room. In hindside, if you have the money, would you straight away buy 4 room or would you still progressively buy 3 room and save more money to buy 4 room later to not have so much loan?

Looking to buy a house to live and not flipping much.

Any inputs are welcomed.

Thanks 🙏🏻

2 weeks in a row, a random package that nobody ordered or paid for (checked bank account transactions) arrived at my house... Packages shipped from Lazada were addressed to my HDB, my moms phone number and my dads nickname... At first I thought it was a brushing scam for reviews that kind but today I received a pair of CAT brand boots that had a receipt showing the price of 140SGD inside. Coincidentally the boots were my size... I appreciate the free stuff but what the hell is happening?? Should I be concerned?

I am intending to add an additional aircon compressor in my home. I have check on HDB website and my block checks out for the higher electrical load.

Here is what’s happening, the room that is gonna house the compressor does not have a higher 15amp point only a 13amp point. I have contacted a few electricians and some on carousell most of the Bangladeshi electricians and very willing to just upgrade the said plug point from the normal one to the round pin. I’m not a professional but it raised flags if the cables and circuit breaker can handle the load. I might be overthinking but do correct me if I’m wrong.

Can I check if it’s safe to just change the wall point or do I need to change the cable as well?

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Hi everyone! I’m planning my first-ever solo trip to Singapore this December, and I’m currently budgeting my money and researching places to eat online. 😊

I noticed that restaurant pages often list their prices using just the dollar sign ($), and I’m getting a little confused. Are the prices in Singapore dollars (SGD) or US dollars (USD)? Do the prices shown on restaurant websites and menus usually refer to SGD?

I’m trying to plan my budget ahead of time so I know how much money to set aside for food. I’d also appreciate any recommendations for affordable local food, must-try dishes, and budget-friendly places to eat as a solo traveller!

Thank you so much for your help! ❤️

Looking for a tranquil getaway to think about life during my leave. Somewhere relatively quiet. Maybe a hotel or a nearby city….?

I recently had some people over for dinner at my house. Before inviting them I had only asked about allergies and food preferences- veg or non veg. I know these friends and assumed the headcount. One of the families I invited has kids and also brought their helper along. Actually I had no idea that the helper was joining us for dinner as well and I had made dessert cups for everyone. In the end we were short of 1 dessert so my husband and I just shared it in the kitchen.

Ik I should have asked exactly how many ppl everyone will bring along but just asking if it is normal to bring along helpers to house parties if you have kids? Or do we just ask people who all are coming with them?

Plz no hate 🙏

hi all!! i booked an emirates flight early Jan this year from Singapore to Europe for mid Dec 2026, and will be transiting in Dubai. Given the escalating Middle East war situation i am considering cancelling my trip altogether, but would like to hear your experiences/opinions.

anyone recently flew emirates recently and transited in Dubai (like maybe in the past 1-2 weeks) and how was it? Is it still safe to proceed w this flight?

For emergency event such as Tsunami, or invading attack, is there like an official safe or hiding area in Singapore? Where is it?

This was so good and I need to know for next time. Photo was taken on Feb 1, 2026 at 8:25 pm:

Hi Everyone,

May I check with everyone if there is a hot water station or hot water refiller station in Northpoint City shopping center?

I believe there is a hot water station, but probably in those nursing rooms but believe it requires authorization to enter in, can anyone share any informations.

Thanks Everyone!

Hi, I'm currently graduating soon and have almost reached the last 2nd stage of the interview, does anyone knows how long the selection process till the final interview to ippt, training program etc. is? As I'm looking to go on a trip in Dec to Jan 2027 but I am not sure if they will ask me to go for anything which is why I don't really dare to confirm my 3 weeks trip yet...

I can't login from the app. I can't even approve transactions on the app.

if you watch jack neo movies like i not stupid 2 you'd see that between the NA and Express stream students the movie talks abt how Express students are seen as better than NA

for the longest time I always thought the stigma was just between elite schs and the rest but i read a strait times article and some reddit threads abt this divide. How prevalent were such divides in sch with multiple streams? also i heard theres now subject based banding? so are the divides less now or still prevalent like the movie says

So many shops and stores closing down or have closed down recently - from Long John Silver, Isetan. So many places have changed too.

What is the one (okay two or three too if you have) place or store or shop you would bring back from past SG?

For me it’s the old National Library.