JustJess
Singaporean looking for information about Belgium
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Singapore
Registration: 16 August 2010
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Who started to say 'lah' in Singapore? by Sandara
I understand the ubiquitous word "lah" is derived from Malay. Just curious. It becomes a symbol(can I say 'image'?) of Singapore, When ppl imitate Singaporean, they must say that 'lah' word at the end of the sentence. And those words like 'yah lor', ...
I love hearing people say it, but I refuse to adopt it!Take your time, the night is still young. =) Read More
Children's Education in Belgium by JustJess
Hi guys, I'm a single mum with 2 kids from Singapore. My boyfriend is a Belgian and he has invited my kids and I to stay with him in Belgium. I have a lot of worries and uncertainties as I am Asian and have never lived elsewhere other than ...
Hi Melby, Thanks for replying. Local schools in Belgium teaches in French or Dutch but my kids do not understand both the language yet. I've browse the international schools and their fees are expensive. =( I'm really feeling stressful now. Read More
Who started to say 'lah' in Singapore? by Sandara
I understand the ubiquitous word "lah" is derived from Malay. Just curious. It becomes a symbol(can I say 'image'?) of Singapore, When ppl imitate Singaporean, they must say that 'lah' word at the end of the sentence. And those words like 'yah lor', ...
It's from Malay lah and we are a multi cultural country and so we speak like this lor. Read More
monthly salary in Singapore by DavidJackson29
Hi all, An anyone advice on this one, can we able to survive in Singapore if your monthly salary is SD2000?
It's getting harder and harder each day, everything is going up but wages is never going up. I agree with most people, 2 grand for a single man, good enough provided you have no drinking, smoking, gambling habits. P/S: A pack of 20s cigarettes ... Read More
Marrying a Singaporean by summerdrummer
Hey all, I'm just wondering if any of you know any expats who end up settling down in Singapore and marrying a Singaporean? I'm interested to find out stories about how these couples meet, as I think most Singaporeans are generally a shy bunch, ...
I am a Singaporean hoping to get out. Singapore are now flooded with Indian and Chinese National, lesser rice bowls, higher cost of living day by day all jerked up by them. Read More
Children's Education in Belgium
Hi guys, I'm a single mum with 2 kids from Singapore. My boyfriend is a Belgian and he has invited my kids and I to stay with him in Belgium. I have a lot of worries and uncertainties as I am Asian and have never lived elsewhere other than ... Read More