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sgsh

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Joined: July 12, 2004
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Posted: July 27, 2004 - 08:40 PM

hi, pchia

me also intend to bring my dog to shanghai end of August. Do u have any information at this moment?

blursotong

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Joined: July 10, 2004
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Location: somewhere out there beneath the polluted sky
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Posted: July 28, 2004 - 12:27 AM

me now then manage to get online....was great meeting all who appeared on sat.....thanks barry for organising it.....so when is the mahjong session? can i request for lower "tuition fees"? Laughing

Pchia: i've pm-ed you my email....btw, from what i understand, there's no snow here in winter, so looks like you may have to get ur winter sonata scenes elsewhere... Wink

shanghaibarry

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Joined: May 18, 2004
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Posted: July 28, 2004 - 01:21 AM

Just had dinner with some Singaporean friends from another city. For snow and a more exotic expereince, I would suggest Harbin for a weekend retreat in winter.

There are alot of places one can go in China for different experiences.

stjames63

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Posted: July 29, 2004 - 12:02 AM

Hi, I am Cat, a Singaporean who is posted by a local company to HK for two months come next week. However, I would be based in Shanghai eventually.

Having heard differing views about working in China, I really have mixed feelings about working in China. It would be great to get to know some Singaporean Expats prior to going.

Incidentally, I would appreciate if someone can advise whether it is better to apply for a working visa in Singapore or in HK. I was told that medical is not required for stay of less than 6 months. Is this true?

Cat Wink

amanda_sg

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Posted: Aug 02, 2004 - 08:39 PM

amanda_sg wrote:

It's so nice that there's a 'gathering' this Sat (24/7)... Too bad I'm only going to Shanghai on 31/7... I'll be there for a few days to 'take a look' what SH is all about, and to prepare for relocating there at the end of the year.

I really hope could meet up any of u gals during the 2 days that I'm free... not sure if anyone would be free to meet up, have a little chat .. any 'tai-tai' that got a few hours to spare PM me okie.. Smile

.. ha ha ..

Hi Hi ... I'm finally here in SHANGHAI!!! WOW! It's so HOT HOT HOT !!! Twisted Evil

ha ha ha ... was roasted today when I'm out meeting the 'tai-tais'. Thanks for the time-out ladies, I had a great great time today! Very Happy

Cheers!

miel

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Posted: Aug 14, 2004 - 12:33 AM

Hi, surprise really surprise so many singaporeans here. the recent visit to SGH confirmed that we are really moving out of SG to settle outside.
I am coming to shanghai till 2008. any singaporeans family willing to take in someone who needs to find a cheap place to stay near university?
situation: studying in fudan university till 2008. hostel rates in school = USD6 per day for double room, as i am coming without saving and financial support, i am making a risk in gambling for a dream i want, to get a degree in museum management in shanghai.
not equipped with much skills: can take photographs, can build a planted aquarium.
if someone can provide me with a place to stay at a really cheaper rate and it's near my university, i will be really glad.
arriving first week of september, hope to hear from u guys soon, or i have to pay my hostel rates till end of jan.
thanks Smile

if there's none, i am glad to meet up with u people, so long as its withn my budget.

miel.

blurblur

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Joined: Aug 13, 2004
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Posted: Aug 16, 2004 - 10:10 PM

hi 'wifes who follow husbands to Shanghai'

same here....just arrived last week to be reunited with my hubby...its been a week plus liao and starts to feel bored........can share share what u ladies do when hubby at work...plan to find a job too

any advise from anyone....

thanks

ciao

rolento

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Joined: May 27, 2004
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Posted: Aug 17, 2004 - 10:45 AM

hi all,

I am a singapoean photographer and would like to meet more singaporeans whenever possible to "feel like home". please let me know of any regular gathering for singaporeans. my email address is photo@rolento.com

by the way, anybody managed to catch the live telecast of the inaugeration of our new PM?

cheers
rolento

shanghaiERA

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Joined: Aug 17, 2004
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Posted: Aug 17, 2004 - 05:50 PM

Hi its good to know there is so many SINGAPOREAN here. By the way, we have set up ERA Real Estate Service in Shanghai ( Original one from Singapore Shop, don;t play play ho?) Anybony need any info for HOUSING and PROPERTY like LEASING, RENTING,BUYING,SELLING OR FRANCHISING can contact me TINO WAN at 86 - 133 9100 1116 or email me at shanghaiERA@yahoo.com
Thanks and have a wonderful time in Shanghai.

shanghaiERA

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Posted: Aug 17, 2004 - 05:58 PM
Post subject: ERA real Estae (Singapore) is in Shanghai now

Hi its good to know there is so many SINGAPOREAN here. By the way, we have set up ERA Real Estate Service in Shanghai ( Original one from Singapore Shop, don;t play play ho?) Anybony need any info on housing like, renting,leasing,buying, selling and FRANCHISING please feel free to call me TINO WAN at 133 9100 1116 or email to shanghaiERA@yahoo.com
Lets help each other to make life easier, Welcome to Shanghai and all my Singaporeans friend here love it and meet lots of nice people form the National Day Celebration. Take Care and enjoy Shanghai.

shanghaiERA

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Posted: Aug 17, 2004 - 05:58 PM
Post subject: ERA real Estae (Singapore) is in Shanghai now

Hi its good to know there is so many SINGAPOREAN here. By the way, we have set up ERA Real Estate Service in Shanghai ( Original one from Singapore Shop, don;t play play ho?) Anybony need any info on housing like, renting,leasing,buying, selling and FRANCHISING please feel free to call me TINO WAN at 133 9100 1116 or email to shanghaiERA@yahoo.com
Lets help each other to make life easier, Welcome to Shanghai and all my Singaporeans friend here love it and meet lots of nice people form the National Day Celebration. Take Care and enjoy Shanghai.

rowdydowdybugs

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Posted: Aug 19, 2004 - 11:26 AM
Post subject: Sept Gathering?

so many enthusiastic replies! Will be great to meet all you friendly familiar faces.... i wil be down in shanghai in mid sept, any one of those similar' starbucks' meet up in sept? since they are so many newbies, are u guys going to get a session going! It will be fun! Smile

Any suggestions!?

amanda_sg

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Posted: Aug 19, 2004 - 11:27 AM
Post subject: Re: ERA real Estae (Singapore) is in Shanghai now

shanghaiERA wrote:

Hi its good to know there is so many SINGAPOREAN here. By the way, we have set up ERA Real Estate Service in Shanghai ( Original one from Singapore Shop, don;t play play ho?) Anybony need any info on housing like, renting,leasing,buying, selling and FRANCHISING please feel free to call me TINO WAN at 133 9100 1116 or email to shanghaiERA@yahoo.com
Lets help each other to make life easier, Welcome to Shanghai and all my Singaporeans friend here love it and meet lots of nice people form the National Day Celebration. Take Care and enjoy Shanghai.

Hi shanghaiERA,

glad to know that we could have someone whom we're familiar (ERA) with in SHA.. just curious : r u a Singaporean or Shanghainese (did I spelled correctly Embarassed

) or others??? coz if you're a Singaporean, maybe you 'll be able to understand our needs better when it comes to house hunting ..

i've emailed some of my queries to you, look forward for your reply.

Cheers! Razz

sgpeoples

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Posted: Aug 21, 2004 - 01:12 AM
Post subject: Re: ERA real Estae (Singapore) is in Shanghai now

shanghaiERA wrote:

Hi its good to know there is so many SINGAPOREAN here. By the way, we have set up ERA Real Estate Service in Shanghai ( Original one from Singapore Shop, don;t play play ho?) Anybony need any info on housing like, renting,leasing,buying, selling and FRANCHISING please feel free to call me TINO WAN at 133 9100 1116 or email to shanghaiERA@yahoo.com
Lets help each other to make life easier, Welcome to Shanghai and all my Singaporeans friend here love it and meet lots of nice people form the National Day Celebration. Take Care and enjoy Shanghai.

Hi ShanghaiERA. is your message considered as "advertisement"?
I'm asking this because when I reply to you to tell you I have an apartment in shanghai for rent, the moderators deleted it, and then pm me not to post advertisement message in other forums except the advertisement forum.

ning

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Joined: Apr 27, 2004
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Posted: Aug 21, 2004 - 11:23 AM

Hello Everyone,

Here's another S'porean moving to Shanghai soon....except I will be moving from Hong Kong instead. At first I thought Hong Kong was quite bad in term of air, cleaniness etc but Shanghai seems to be worse. Even my 2 years old daughter said "dirty dirty place" the few times we were there.

I am not working and I wondered are there many out there who are like me? Can we form a playgroup for the moms? I have been in HK for 2 years and guess what? I have not even got a friend cos too busy taking care of my girl. She will be attending preschool soon and that will really free me up at least for a few hrs everyday.

Let's keep in touch!

amanda_sg

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Posted: Sep 02, 2004 - 06:16 PM

Hi hi .. was reading this thread all over again.. trying to get more informations for the preparation to relocate soon...

To P-Nutz/rongchi/toynofe/blursotong: I should be there latest Jan 01, 2005 !!! Very Happy

I'm curious how many of you had actually arrived when they posted earlier that "they'll be going to SHA soon"... e.g. SAMANTHACHUA, keemingchi, denlim, coolman, etc etc etc.. Pls tell us your experiences especially during the first few months of "survivourship" - .. so that I could equip myself properly .. ha ha .. Laughing

wakk0

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Joined: Sep 03, 2004
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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 - 05:25 PM

hi all...

I came to SH slightly more than a week. Will love to meet u ppl if there is a gathering. I hv started work and just found a nice home(rent).

for the next gathering, pls post here leh..

blursotong

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Posted: Sep 10, 2004 - 03:15 PM

there's an informal gathering of singaporeans/malaysians this weekend.....check the following thread:

http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/PNphpBB2-name-file-viewtopic-t-7311.html

too bad i can't make it......anyone who is going pls recommend dishes from malaya can?

rolento

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Posted: Sep 10, 2004 - 04:34 PM

I came here for a holiday in june, then decided to shift here. it's a whole new experience, and a very interesting culture if you walk around enough.

the food may not suit your taste, i personally find local food too oily, salty, few varieties, but never heard of anyone getting food poisoning yet, so i guess it's ok. only thing is tap water cannot be drank.

the rest is said by the rest, rude behaviour by nice people etc etc. but i assure you, it's not gonna be as bad as putting a polar bear in africa, humans are made to adapt Wink

oh, update me on regular singaporean meetings leh. friend friend lah.

TINOWAN

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Posted: Sep 10, 2004 - 06:14 PM

I am a Singaporean, you can contact me at 133 9100 1116amanda_sg,

adeline

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Posted: Sep 10, 2004 - 07:17 PM

Hi,
Had tried some of the dishes at Malaya, here is my personal comments about the food.
1. Fishball Noodle soup - fishballs are the same as Singapore style but not the yellow noodle.
2. Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang - ok but not spicy enough.
3. Satay - not the same as Singapore, taste still ok can try
4. Pork with Black Vinegar - quite the same as what u get from some coffeeshop stalls in Singapore.
5. Fish Head Noodle Soup - good, the same type of thick beehoon we get in Singapore.
6. Prawn Noodle Soup - not nice. Prawns not fresh & yellow noodles is not nice.
7. Lamb Murtabak - good, quite tasty
8. Plain Prata - nice, the crispy type
9. Laksa - ok lah, can pass but don't have too high expectation.

ps: Malaya has home delivery to some districts can call them to check. Tel:53015989.

Enjoy your makan in Malaya this weekend.
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derekc

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Posted: Sep 11, 2004 - 11:06 AM

is the gathering at crossroad still on at 3 pm on saturday? wanted to attend but had been usuccessful due to something. been out for a month so not sure if this is still on

roundround

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Joined: Sep 19, 2004
Posts: 7
Location: Pudong, Shanghai
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Posted: Sep 19, 2004 - 02:02 PM
Post subject: Back in Shanghai [again]

Hello there, here's another Singaporean potential tai-tai-to-be or perhaps wannabe making a comeback in Shanghai in 2 weeks time. Had my fair share of thoughts why Singaporean men are heading this way but just not figuring out [yet]. I think the wives are much braver in this dept, tendering resignation, arriving in a completely foreign city and making appropriate adjustment.

I'm not completely new to Shanghai as I was there from October'03 - January'04 and yes the winter was so unbearable! The air-con/heating unit in the apartment was practically useless [any tips?] so I have to do some extra homework this coming winter.

Well, basically, hello [again] to everyone here and around, lets get to know one another and get a house on fire in this city! Or those who are also new in Shanghai, we can go around and reckee places Wink

How? How? How? Heehee Very Happy

Oh before I end [ok I admit being lor sor sometimes], any Frisbee or XiaoLongBao lovers here?

Geo

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Posted: Sep 19, 2004 - 07:53 PM

Hi, I am going to work in Shanghai, Pudong in Nov alone. Before I fly off, I hope that there is a checklist for me. Can I assume the following should be sufficient?

- inform Inland Revenue of Singaporeo of my move?
-inform all my banks and insurance agents of my change in address?
- inform the Singapore Consulant-General in Shanghai of my presence?
- the co in Shanghai said it will take care of my visa and immigration application. can I assume that nothing should be done on my side?

is there any other major things I should prepare in Singapore first?

Thanks you very much for any advices that you can provide me.

amanda_sg

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Posted: Sep 26, 2004 - 04:32 PM

Geo wrote:

Hi Geo,

Do we have to inform Inland Revenue??? I didn't know about this.. About banks in S'pore, not all banks allow the change of address to foreign country, but you could opt for e-statement (send via email, which is more convenient). Not sure whether the postman in Shanghai can read 'english' address (hanyu pinyin)...

What I know about after you arrive in Shanghai, you need to have a medical check-up to apply for visa and also to 'report' to local police station within 24 hours of arrival... Hope someone who knows more about this can help you on this issue .. I'm still in S'pore and will be going over in Jan.

Cheers!