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I just tried to register my kid for P1 yesterday but the system keep telling me that the data I entered did not match their database. So after the fifth time, I called MOE instead and waited for about 10 minutes before my que number was up. Spoke to the executive and was told that there was one clause which prevented me from using the P1-IS system. She said that both parents must be citizen or PR at the TIME OF BIRTH of the child. As my wife was still on work permit when my son was born, so her present blue nric cannot be used. I wonder why are the authorities keeping so many different records instead of just updating to one current one instead? So next time when my wife get pink ic, hopefully that will not affect us getting our keys to our new bto.

For all new home buyers / multiple home buyers out there !!! Property agents' records go online: What to look for when searching for one The CEA Public Register will now display details of completed HDB resale transactions when you search for a property agent. This includes information on the transaction dates, the location of the flat, and who the agent represented (buyer or seller). 3 main things to look out for 1. How active the property agent has been 2. The type of housing the property agent specialises in 3. The property agent’s neighbourhood of choice https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/how-to-use-property-agents-online-records-11140502 https://www.cea.gov.sg/public-register

I have always been fascinated with amazing feats. This thread will be dedicated to all those world record holders. What better way to kick off than to have something related to cars - The world's tightest parallel parking. Attained by a Chinese in Nov 2014 This record is currently challenged by a Brit. Guinness is currently verifying his attempt on 13 Jan 2015. Enjoy More to come

Does a HR of another company have the rights to request for the HR records of an ex employee, in terms of 1. Salary and job details 2. Performance ratings and other information?

At least this record mean something, not those goofy world record that singapore is known for.

http://www.transitioning.org/2015/07/19/staff-sacked-by-nea-for-falsifying-records-due-to-salary-ceiling/ The author charges NEA accused him of falsifying records for Dengue cluster-it is a serious allegation. Might NEA come forward to clarify?

....including addresses and phone numbers of famous TCS actresses are out in the open liao. "Singapore Hall of Shame" ( dun dare to post actual link. Else i face wall for 7-7-49 days also no use )

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/persona...#?frame=2207055 do you agree? do you think it is representative here in Asia or Singapore for that matter? personally, i think this is NOT representative of the manufacturer but more to do with individuals

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1180163/1/.html SINGAPORE : Public transport operator SMRT Corp has posted a 13.9 percent decline in net profit for its third quarter. For the three months ended December 31, net profit fell to S$37.01 million from S$43 million a year ago. The lower profit came despite group revenue rising 10.0 per cent in the same period. SMRT's revenue rose to S$268.2 million from S$243.9 million in the same quarter last year. The increase in revenue is due to higher train and bus ridership, higher taxi rental revenue, as well as higher rental and advertising revenue. However, SMRT says during a phone conference that the higher operating expenses can be attributed to declining profit margins. SMRT's executive vice president and chief financial officer Ms Catherine Lee says the company has hedged diesel fuel and electric power to mitigate the effects of possible spikes in energy costs. She adds that "expenses arising from the recent MRT disruptions incurred this quarter were not significant," but acknowledged that the "profitability of the train operations will be impacted by the consequential costs arising from the recent MRT service disruptions" in the next 12 months. Looking ahead, Ms Lee says that SMRT's revenue is expected to rise further in the fourth quarter. But she warns that rising cost pressures, particularly energy costs and staff and related costs, will continue to thin out SMRT's profit margins. Earnings per share in the third quarter fell 14.0 per cent, down from 2.281 cents a year ago to 2.20 cents. - CNA/ch

SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has recorded its biggest loss in 40 years on the back of a strong Singapore dollar. MAS has recorded a net loss of S$10.9 billion for its fiscal year ended March 2011. This compared to a record net profit of S$10 billion posted last year. The central bank said excluding exchange rate effects, it achieved income and net capital gains totalling S$12.3 billion during the financial year ended March 2011. MAS disclosed these figures in its latest annual report released Thursday. The loss comes as the foreign exchange impact from the stronger Singapore dollar exceeded the interest, dividend and valuation gains on foreign assets held. Most of MAS's assets comprise official foreign reserves. These are invested in a diversified range of foreign currency assets. During the year, the Singapore dollar appreciated against most currencies including the US dollar, Euro and Sterling Pound, but weakened against the Yen. The total assets of the central bank, including the Currency Fund, grew by S$13.85 billion to S$299.75 billion in the financial year ended 31 March 2011. In 2010, MAS tightened its monetary policy as the economy strengthened. It shifted to a modest and gradual appreciation of the exchange rate policy band in April 2010. Further tightening was undertaken in October 2010 and April 2011 as growth became more entrenched and resource constraints more binding. MAS said the tighter monetary policy stance will ensure price stability over the medium term and keep growth on a sustainable path. In the chairman's message of the annual report, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said that "the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in the European periphery poses significant risks - both to global economic growth and financial stability." Mr Shanmugaratnam added that Singapore faces a changed financial landscape globally following the crisis of 2008-2009, and that the regulatory approach in Singapore will "evolve, whilst retaining the close monitoring and supervision of financial institutions that ensures that our financial system remains resilient and stable." In the capital markets MAS implemented several safeguards for investors such as guidelines on the form and content of the Product Highlights Sheet. MAS said it will also implement changes to fund management regulation, aimed at raising the quality of players and enhancing regulatory oversight to enable sustained growth of the industry. Going forward Mr Shanmugaratnam said MAS will continue to support the development of Singapore as an international financial centre "trusted for its high standards of regulation, integrity and efficiency." - CNA/cc

Dear All, I intend to get a 2nd hand car (either from dealer or pte owner). Is there any way to check for past accident claims on the car I am eyeing? I understand we can send to STA or VICOM, but I wonder if there are better and surer ways to find out. When the dealers take in cars, they do check for accident history too, right? OK, so not all dealers are honest and concerned about accident cars. As long as can sell off, they will take in the car. Edit: sorry, just saw that there is another topic on this already.

as above... i rmb seeing a website that shows all details of a car........ thanks in advance. could search in the search button

Longest "Motoring" Road -> Pan-American Highway 48,000km! from northernmost tip of Canada to southernmost end of Chile Worst Roundabout -> England's Magic Roundabout 5 small roundabouts surrounding a big roundabout (talk about confusions) Steepest Street -> New Zealand's Baldwin Street 19 deg! anyone knows how steep is that road leading to Hillview Mansion?

i am looking for historical record of petrol price for the past few years, anyone know where i can get it? my admin is not doing their job. the petrol price has raised so much, we have been asking them to revise the mileage rate. instead they turn around and said they do not have any info to justify... please help, thanks.

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