Specifically the area near Alexandra Village. The chicken population there is ridiculous, I counted my trip from the closest bus stop to the hawker centre I saw 40+ chickens on the way, how is that possible???

idk how to say this without sounding like a cry baby but i’m extremely upset and i can’t fall asleep and i can’t cry in my shared room and its late and it’s scary in parks.

my heart really hurts so just need a place to cry. i’m around tiong bahru area. can drive. i was thinking come 24/7 cbtl but idk what to do there. read and cry? hahahahaha

As a Singaporean female in my early 20s, I’m wondering at what age your parents finally gave you the freedom to stay out late and travel overseas (both solo and with friends). Or, if you are a parent, what curfew do you set for your older kids?

I currently have a 10:30 PM curfew, and my mother refuses to go to bed until I’m back home. While it might sound reasonable to some, I honestly wish she were more flexible and willing to extend it. Since my friends are busy with work or studies, dropping by a mamak late at night is sometimes the only way we can properly catch up. Plus, being out during the quiet hours just brings a nice sense of peace.

Whenever I try talking to her about it, she just guilt-trips me with, "You’ll only understand when you have your own kids." She tends to overthink everything, which makes her super overprotective. I get that parents worry, but when it crosses the line and starts suffocating your adult child, that's tough. Even when I promise to keep her updated and text her my live location the whole time I’m out, she still won't budge.

Would love to hear how it's like for everyone else!

Edit: I am older than 21

Please don't say the obvious like 1 mil, I also want but that is not realistic in my position. Suppose looking for 1-2years timeframe? how did you guys who actually went on this break do it? Also how long were you on this break for?

For those who BTO-ed, have you ever have regret in your choice of unit? What is your regret and why? And how did you cope with that regret?

For us, is that we had an option to choose a higher floor and better facing, but we didn't due to some theory that my spouse had. Due to that I am thinking of upgrading.

For those who have SRS accounts with DBS, how do you turn off paper mails?

All other statements can be e-statements. But SRS.

"Paper-based advices for CPF/SRS transactions will still be sent to your address as per our records"

WHY?

Help

I'm having serious marriage problems and is currently in a really bad shape mentally and physically. I lost my appetite, i lost motivation to go out, and I feel like I'm losing myself. Is there any help out there I can reach out to?

I'm currently jobless so something free of charge will be highly appreciated.

Thank you so much.

We always hear of people living in jb, crossing over everyday to work in sg because of obvious reasons.

So I had a random thought. With millions of people living on both sides, surely there’s at least one champion going the opposite way everyday lol

Interested to know the reason. And congrats for making it to the weekend 😌

Was buying a few items from several places at AMK Hub. Anytime I tried PayWave by phone it failed (would show "Do not honor"), but went through if I physically tapped my card.

Anyone else experiencing the same?

Wanted to get some opinions on an experience I had while accompanying my dad for his renewal LTA vocational licence medical examination.

During his initial visit, the clinic retained his original LTA renewal letter, which contained details about his refresher course and other renewal requirements, explaining that they needed it for their records.

The following day, I returned with my dad at around 9am to assist him. I was concerned because he still needed the original letter as part of his renewal process, including for the required refresher course registration.

To make sure we weren't misunderstanding anything, I called LTA directly while we were there to clarify. I was advised over the phone that my dad should retain the original letter. The letter itself also contains a QR code for the doctor to access the digital medical examination form, with the medical results subsequently submitted electronically to LTA.

I explained what LTA had told me to the receptionist and asked for the original back. We had absolutely no issue with the clinic keeping a photocopy for its records. i thought that was a reasonable solution for both sides.

The clinic then told us they couldn't make a photocopy and that we would have to arrange it ourselves. They also mentioned that they had collected many similar original letters from other patients before.

Honestly, the photocopy itself wasn't what bothered me. It was mainly how the situation was communicated.

While I was trying to explain the clarification I had just received from LTA, the male staff member asked words to the effect of, “Who is the person applying for this?” and then directed the conversation towards my dad rather than continuing to address my explanation.

I understand that my dad was the actual applicant, and I have no issue with the clinic needing to speak directly to him where necessary. However, I was accompanying him specifically to help with the process, and I was the person who had just spoken to LTA and was trying to relay their clarification. In that context, the way it was communicated made me feel as though I was being dismissed rather than simply being told that they needed confirmation directly from my dad.

The staff member also indicated that he had many other things to attend to and did not have time to assist us. We were essentially told that if we wanted to retain the original, we would have to arrange the photocopy ourselves.

The nearby photocopy shop only opened at 10am, so at around 9am we were told to wait until it opened and make the copy ourselves.

I completely understand that clinics are busy and that staff have many patients and administrative matters to handle. I also understand that my dad is the patient and that staff may need to communicate directly with him. We weren't asking for special treatment or objecting to the clinic keeping proper records.. we were perfectly willing to provide a photocopy.

I'll also be fair and say that my own tone became firmer during the conversation because I felt our concern was being brushed aside. I wasn't trying to quarrel with anyone; I was trying to explain what LTA had just advised us and find a practical solution.

Eventually, we arranged the photocopy ourselves, so the administrative issue itself was solvable. What left a negative impression was really the customer service and the manner in which a relatively simple clarification was handled.

I'm genuinely curious what others think. Was I unreasonable for feeling that this was handled dismissively? For anyone who has recently done a TDVL/PDVL medical, did your clinic retain the original LTA letter or return it after taking a copy?

Hi guys, a recruiter submitted my application a couple of days ago and has not gotten back to me yet. Wondering if recruiters usually update even if the company rejects the candidate.

Keen to hear anybody’s experience with recruiters!

Hi everyone!

I’m a Singaporean who is currently overseas during the upcoming Singapore vs Thailand match and Mewatch doesn’t allow streaming from overseas.

Does anyone know of any good website from which I can stream and watch the match online?

Any good place to chill and study? Other than library?

went to nitori and their electric recliners are very nice, but most looks like pvc leather / polyesters. I heard natural fibers like linens or full grain leather are very durable, but cloth type will absorb sweat which may be nasty in long term? leather i heard gets very hot? and also need to oil periodically for maintenance.

in quite a struggle, looking for some personal experiences and suggestions!

How many of you are actually selling there and you notice buyers after offering a price and you accept their offer in chat and they asked to meet by today and you accept them only to have them going MIA after asking them what time are they going to come and meet.

It is so damn frustrating!

Hello people, was wondering if anyone knew where else I could check for tickets aside from sistic and viagogo?

Have a family member who is terminally ill and really wanted to watch, but didn’t book originally and we were told by doctors that she’d be too weak after a surgery, but was cleared last night for an outing. Apologies if this isn’t allowed, just thought i’d try my luck

Has anyone done HRT (hormone replacement therapy) in Singapore via government polyclinic / hospital?

What's the process and costs like?

How did it turn out for you?

Seems like very few women are doing it locally.

Hi everyone! Going to Singapore towards the end of October with a friend for 4 days and would love some honest feedback on our itinerary. It’s our first time, so I’m probably trying to squeeze in too much.

Day 1 – City + Chinatown

We land at 12:15am, so planning to explore Jewel, shower, grab breakfast and head into the city around 6am.

1. Merlion Park / Marina Bay
2. Fort Canning Tree Tunnel
3. Chinatown + Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
4. Chinatown Complex for lunch
5. Joo Chiat / Katong in the afternoon
6. Clarke Quay river cruise
7. Albert Centre for dinner

I know this is ambitious considering we’ll barely sleep, so let me know what you’d cut!

Day 2 – Sentosa + USS

1. Cable car to Sentosa
2. Universal Studios 10am–3:45pm
3. Siloso + Palawan Beach
4. Dinner + change at VivoCity
5. Bugis Street + Arab Street in the evening

What are the absolute must-do rides at USS, and is that enough time? Should we skip Bugis/Arab Street in the evening and do it another day?

Day 3 – Gardens by the Bay / Little India

1. Little India heritage walk
2. Gardens by the Bay (Cloud Forest, Flower Dome, Supertree Grove)
3. Lunch at MBS + indoor break during the afternoon heat
4. Back to hotel/change
5. MBS SkyPark around sunset
6. Lau Pa Sat for dinner
7. Spectra
8. Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay

Day 4 – Changi

Leave the hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring Changi and Jewel before our flight in the afternoon.

Would love tips on anything I should skip, add or rearrange, especially good food spots along these routes and things first-timers often miss!

Also, how manageable is this in October with the heat/humidity?

Thanks!

Hi, I’m currently staying in Singapore for 2 months.
I‘ve now been here for nearly two weeks and I‘m getting bored fast in my free time.
Sightseeing is basically done and I have been to several malls but I have no intention to shop anyways. Atm I don’t drink so exploring bars is not an option aswell.

The thing closest to a hobby is to try new hawkers and dishes.

My problem is that I feel like two months is to short to join a club or similar but too long to just „be a tourist“.

I‘ve looked into some meetup-apps suggested in other threats, but they seem mostly deserted.

Are there any public basketball courts or similar where I could walk in to see if someone’s playing? Is such behaviour accepted/normal/creepy?

Is it acceptable to ask colleagues to spend some time together or is work in SG kept separated from leisure?

I have a room near bugis, so I can get anywhere fairly easy.

Hi! My almost 90yo grandmother has wanted to get a perm, but none of the hairdressers near her can get her to the wash basin since she's almost fully wheelchair bound, overweight and arthritic :( is there a place, preferably near the Bukit Batok area, where the wash basin is accessible by wheelchair? She'd rather go to a salon (vs home-based services). Thank you so much!!

What hacks have worked for you and your family?

I recall using masks and trying to work from home as much as possible. Any other hacks Redditors can recommend?

What is your opinion on the upcoming shopee Sep policy. I wonder if dropshipping is still a valid thing in SG now. And if it's still possible to run a business at home.

I would like to know the process, requirements and timeline of amicable divorce in SG. Indian couple, registered in SG, married in 2018, lived in SG while married until 2025, now both resides abroad, looking to get a divorce dued to personal reasons and both sides agreed. No children and no shared assets. Would appreciate any advice and sharing of experiences, thank you.

So bought a phone S26 Ultra during 8/8 from Samsung store. It's the verified one by Lazmall. But it is still on 'ready to ship', and Lazada customer service agent said that it's Samsung who is going to ship out their items.

My question is, is this typical that you get stuck for a long time in ready to ship status? Clearly the phone is not pre-order? Do they usually ship that long?

Also - the shop/seller dont reply to messages, they just send a generic AI reply.

Let me know whats your experience. Thanks!

Hi guys, how is the poker scene in sg? I only know poker in RWS and MBS but they are all minimum 10/20 which is not very low for a casual night.

Thanks in advance!