Reasons why you are happy to live in Singapore:?

Question

for people who live in sg, why are you happy to live here?

Answer 1

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In a survey conducted recently, Singapore was picked as the best city in the world for Asian expatriates to live in. Beating Japan, Shanghai and even Hong Kong.

There are many reasons for choosing to work and live in Singapore, but basically there are 7. They are:

Strong Law Enforcements - You never get to see protests, strikes and riots in the streets of Singapore. This is the result of the strict law enforcement by the police. Anybody caught involved in any of the above events, will be jailed and fined.

Currently, death penalty still exists in Singapore. Anybody caught drug trafficking, or committed murder or kidnap would be sentenced to death.

Another benefit of living in Singapore is it is quite safe to walk alone in the streets. Though crimes do occur, the rates are relative lower than that in other countries.

The locals joke that anybody who committed a crime has nowhere to run but jump into the sea (this is because Singapore is surrounded by sea). Another joke is that before the robber can escape, the police have arrived (Singapore is so small).

Climate - What makes Singapore so attractive to live in is its peaceful environment. There are no natural disasters, such as earthquakes, typhoons, tornadoes and winter coldness. All you have is either rain or shine. But the air-conditioning is extremely powerful. You could say it’s winter indoor.

Networking – Making use of the geographical location of Singapore, many big and small organisations set up bases here to have access to other parts of Asia and Middle East.

It is being used as a “Gateway".

Even companies from China are setting up offices here to access markets in U.S.A and Europe. They are doing so partly to gain from the Free Trade Agreements signed between these countries and Singapore.

Even foreign workers are using this small country as a stepping stone to gain work experiences and improve their English so that they can move on to other developed countries such as U.S.A., Europe and Australia.

Since almost everybody is coming here, it has become the place for networking for both businesses and jobseekers.

Lenient Immigration Rules - Do you know that Singapore is one of the countries that have the least strict immigration rules?

Anybody can come to Singapore as long as he/she obtains the necessary passes or documents.

Transport - You can travel from one end of Singapore to the other end within an hour!

The transport system here covers the whole country and you don’t have to own a car to travel.

Public transport includes the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) trains, buses and cabs/taxis.

Even if you own a car, the roads are well connected.

Education – The education system caters to all students.

There are many schools, colleges, and universities for those who do well academically.

For those good in sports, there is even a sports school to nurture and train them.

Besides these schools, there are also several polytechnics and institutions to equip students with specialised skills.

Even the private schools and institutions in Singapore are of high quality. This is why so many foreign students enrol and study here. When these foreign students have graduated, many chose to continue to stay and work here.

Political Environment - Singapore is quite unique in terms of its political environment. There are very few opposition parties. The main political group is the People’s Action Party (PAP) that governs Singapore since independence day.

As such, there are no coups, resistance, or even clashes.

This is important for companies who invest here and for foreigners who live here. They can be assured of safety and security. You don’t have to worry about loss of investments and jobs due to unstable political environment.

Another reason why the political environment here attracts foreigners is its policy. The Singapore government welcome talents.

You would be surprised to know that in year 2005, about 44% of the jobs available were given to foreigners! (These 44% do not include permanent residents).

In fact, Singapore is so hungry for talented and skilled people. As long as you have the skills, knowledge, experiences or talents, you are definitely welcome here.

Of course there are many other reasons why thousands of foreigners are flocking to Singapore to seek jobs and to live here. But the above are the main reasons behind such move.

If you are tempted to migrate to Singapore by these 7 reasons, be assured you are not alone.

Who knows, you might even settle down and get a citizenship.

Author: Hor Yen-Ying currently resides in Singapore and have written an ebook "Work In Singapore" offering guides on the immigration process and ways to stay on despite not securing a job yet. Visit http://www.globalcareerinformation.com/workinsingapore.html

Answer 2

There is actually an Australian School in Singapore. It goes from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It is called Australian International School, they do have a website. It is a little pricey but I'm sure it is good. There is other schools as well that are specific for a country, Singapore American School, Canadian International School, etc... It depends on what you want your child to go to. Traveling on the MRT & Bus system is very easy with small children, especially when you get the Ez-link pass that you just scan for it. There is also plenty of taxis around as well. you could even purchase a used vehicle if you feel it is better. It is a very safe country, nothing to worry about compared to Australia, Canada, US, Uk and so forth. Lots of Ex-pats here as well. Shopping is a little more but they do have things like Vegemite, Lyle's Golden Syrup, and others if you miss the taste of home. You should consider going there for a week or two to see what you feel is right or if it isn't.

Answer 3

My family is here but the real reason is we bought property in 1996 which represents most of our assets. Although we could sell it today at a slightly higher price most of the proceeds would go to repay CPF.

When you repay a CPF loan you not only have to pay the principle but the interest the money would have drawn during the period of the loan. The balance is insufficient to begin new in another country.

Answer 4

Maybe you will get more answers if you ask "why you are not happy to live in Singapore?".