Life in Singapore

Shopping

For those of you who love shopping, you are in for a great time in Singapore. In general, all shopping centre/mall operate from as early as 10 in the morning to as late as 10 in the night. You can get the best of brands (in Orchard Road) to the best of bargains (in specialised markets) depending on your shopping needs and habits.

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Crime and Safety

Singapore is considered one of the safest cities to live in and is relatively crime-free. It has one of the lowest crime rate in the region, when compared to most developed western countries.

The Singapore Police Force does a great job in ensuring public safety and you can be assured of their presence when the occasion requires it.

Having said that, to prevent yourself from becoming one of the statistics, always take common-sense approach to personal safety. Never risk your own safety just because the city is safe.

The Singapore governments' emphasis on formal education is very apparent in the world class education system that is in place today. The emphasis is on formal education for every single child in Singapore.

As for International Schools, there are more than 20 in Singapore to choose from. Click here for a list.

If you prefer to have your children educated in local schools, visit the Ministry of Education website for instructions on admission to Singapore Government, Government-Aided or Independent schools.

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Singapore has one of the lowest income tax rates (maximum of ~20%) in the world. Do consult your Human Resources Department on taxation matters as it hinges on your resident status and any tax treaties between your country and Singapore. Submission of income tax is usually done online (e-filing) at Inland Revenue of Singapore (IRAS) website.

The above is just a prelude to what it is really like living here. For full knowledge, you will have to be here to experience it. It is certainly one few will regret.