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 Sep 6 2005, 02:40 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 2-September 05 Member No.: 29,341  |
Any fellow Singaporeans in Belgium? =)
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Sep 6 2005, 05:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 854 Joined: 15-November 03 From: Brussels Member No.: 45,073 |
Sorry, I can't help you, but perhaps you can help me? My brother-in-law is getting transferred to Singapore in February 2006. He's a hip and cool thirtysomething Flemish guy who works for KBC, in their back office for options and futures. Perhaps you'd agree to meet up with him or e-mail him to give him some "inside information" about life in Singapore?
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Sep 6 2005, 05:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 8-February 05 Member No.: 20,409 |
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Sorry, I can't help you, but perhaps you can help me? My brother-in-law is getting transferred to Singapore in February 2006. He's a hip and cool thirtysomething Flemish guy who works for KBC, in their back office for options and futures. Perhaps you'd agree to meet up with him or e-mail him to give him some "inside information" about life in Singapore? ************************************ With KBC FP.... Impressive, only freaks get to work there. |
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Sep 6 2005, 07:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 854 Joined: 15-November 03 From: Brussels Member No.: 45,073 |
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************************************ With KBC FP.... Impressive, only freaks get to work there. ************************************ Nah, I assure you he's a regular guy, with the salary of a mere mortal. He just lobbied particularly hard to get a posting in Asia. Last year they turned him down for Hong Kong so I guess they couldn't pull the same deal twice with Singapore. |
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Sep 7 2005, 09:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 2-September 05 Member No.: 29,341 |
well perhaps this website might be good <a href="http://www.singaporeexpats.com" Target="_BLANK">www.singaporeexpats.com</a>
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Nov 9 2005, 10:12 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 9-November 05 Member No.: 33,400 |
My guy lobbied particularly hard to get a posting in Asia too. Singapore turned him down for being: 1.a lobbyist, 2.a mere mortal 3.so he is lobbying for Hong Kong next.
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Nov 10 2005, 03:08 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 854 Joined: 15-November 03 From: Brussels Member No.: 45,073 |
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My guy lobbied particularly hard to get a posting in Asia too. Singapore turned him down for being: 1.a lobbyist, 2.a mere mortal 3.so he is lobbying for Hong Kong next. ************************************ Funny, my brother-in-law tried for Hong Kong first, got rejected and ended up with Singapore, his second choice. |
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May 20 2006, 01:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-January 04 Member No.: 6,289 |
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Any fellow Singaporeans in Belgium? =) ************************************ Hello I'm from Singapore.. Whereabouts in Belgium do you live? Ta.. |
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Jul 20 2006, 02:51 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 5-July 06 Member No.: 3,214 |
I don't suppose Malaysians count? <img src="../images/emoticons/ybigrin.gif">
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Jul 22 2006, 09:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-January 04 Member No.: 6,289 |
hmm.. are we going to start that across the causeway jibes all the way here in europe? no.. i don't think so..
whereabouts in belgium do you live? i live in hasselt, quite far away from most other expats.. |
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Jul 28 2006, 06:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 5-July 06 Member No.: 3,214 |
Never understood that causeway thing anyhow...
But yeah, I'm a Malaysian in Kortrijk. |
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Jul 31 2006, 02:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-January 04 Member No.: 6,289 |
oh kortrijk.. that´s quite far away from me in hasselt.
but when i´m in belgium, i go to brussels pretty often - there´s another singaporean girl i know who lives there. are you chinese/malay/indian? not that it matters, but just curious. how long have you been living in belgium for? |
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Aug 4 2006, 01:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 4-August 06 Member No.: 899 |
Hello!
I am a Malaysian who lived in Singapore the last 10 years before I made my move to Belgium. Just arrived 2 months ago! Its just nice to see some postings from fellows from home. |
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Aug 4 2006, 01:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-January 04 Member No.: 6,289 |
wow it is indeed nice to finally see some postings from singlaysians.. was getting a little *sigh* that everyone here seemed to be only ang moh..
anyway, whereabouts in belgium do you live? are you here for work or did you move for love? i am currently in spain and will be here for about another week. anyway if anyone wants to write to me directly, my email is <a href="mailto:ibrisa7@gmail.com" Target="_BLANK">ibrisa7@gmail.com</a> ta.. |
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Aug 7 2006, 12:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 4-August 06 Member No.: 899 |
I live in Vilvoorde, work in Brussels.
I came here for both work and love. How about yourselves - how did you end up in Belgium <img src="../images/emoticons/ysmile.gif"> ? How long have you been here? Do you join the outings of the Singapore Club or Malaysian Club? Also, can you speak the languages? Always, curious how everyone blends in to the new environment. Its been ok for me so far. But would be great if you can tell me some VERY good Singapore/ Malaysia restaurants <img src="../images/emoticons/ysmile.gif"> |
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Aug 7 2006, 12:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 5-July 06 Member No.: 3,214 |
Jayteh, just 2 months! Welcome to Belgium. I've been here 2 years. Initially lived somewhere near Antwerp but just moved to Kortrijk 3 months ago. N I came here for lurve so = jobless bum <img src="../images/emoticons/ybigrin.gif">
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Aug 7 2006, 02:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 7-January 04 Member No.: 6,289 |
Hola chicas! I am still in Spain.. will be flying back to Belgium on 12 Aug.
Well I´ve been in Belgium since Dec 2003, so coming up to 3 years. I moved here for love (of coz, same old story).. Also would explain why I live in Hasselt (Limburg) and not one of the more international/accessible areas.. I work freelance and dabble in a lot of things. My French is non-existent and I can get by in Flemish. I´ve been to some of the Singapore club gatherings, but they tend to be filled with older people with kids who have settled here permanently.. the gatherings also tend to be held mainly in Brussels or Antwerp, and as I don´t drive it´s usually a bit of a hassle to get to. I do make it a point to go to the Singapore embassy gathering for National Day if I am in the country. There is one Singapore/Malaysia restaurant in Antwerp that a lot of Singlaysians go to - it´s called Kuala Lumpur, and is located very near to the central train station. Exit the station from the left (opposite entrance from the zoo) and walk towards the UGC cinemas, you will come across a row of restaurants and Kuala Lumpur is located there. This restaurant serves more Chinese-based Singlaysian dishes. If you want more Malay-based Singlaysian dishes, there is a good one across the border in Holland. It´s called Layang Layang and is in Eindhoven. That´s it for now.. TA! |
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Aug 7 2006, 03:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 4-August 06 Member No.: 899 |
Oh thanks for the replies! And good tips for food <img src="../images/emoticons/ysmile.gif">
My email is <a href="mailto:jayteh@hotmail.com" Target="_BLANK">jayteh@hotmail.com</a>. Perhaps, we can get together sometime when everyone has sometime <img src="../images/emoticons/ywink.gif"> Girls I suppose? I can't tell from your nicks <img src="../images/emoticons/ysmile.gif"> Which part of M'sia are you from? Am from Klang. |
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Aug 7 2006, 07:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 5-July 06 Member No.: 3,214 |
Ooooh, Malaysian food in Antwerp! Never knew. Thanks for the info, will check it out. I miss ikan bilis...mmmm...anchovies here are big pickled squishy things <img src="../images/emoticons/bbutbut.gif">
I don't work and am not planning on staying here long term so my french is non-existent n my flemish is err..non-existent <img src="../images/emoticons/ybigrin.gif"> Not "integrating" too well in that sense, not something i'm proud off but too lazy to make a proper attempt (ie attend classes, buy books etc) Wouldnt mind some tips on Easy Flemish for the Lazy tho <img src="../images/emoticons/ybigrin.gif"> From Kajang (mmm satay. Food plays an important role in my life as u can see) N yeah girl (if u can call someone my age that haha) |
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Aug 8 2006, 12:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 4-August 06 Member No.: 899 |
Aha, tell me about it. I miss the Klang Bah Kut Teh and seafood terribly! You know, kamhiong crabs, hokkien mee, roti canai etc etc.
Anyway, you can pick up some easy flemish from this site <a href="http://www.flandria.tk" Target="_BLANK">www.flandria.tk</a> Enjoy! |
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