How to Beat the Heat Wave in Singapore: Indoor & Outdoor Tips The key to beating the heat wave in Singapore is to avoid the midday sun, use sunscreen and facial wipes, and stay hydrated throughout the day whilst you are outdoors. If you are indoors, avoid the sunlight while working, use cooling bedsheets and […]
Wide Variation in Integrated Shield Plan Lifetime Premiums Revealed by MOH Comparison
Wide Variation in Integrated Shield Plan Lifetime Premiums Revealed by MOH ComparisonSingapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has released data showing significant variations in lifetime premiums for Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) offered by different insurers, where two individuals of the same age could end up paying more than SGD $85,000 difference in premiums over their lifetimes. […]
Traveler’s Guide: Handling Natural Disasters Abroad
Traveler’s Guide: Handling Natural Disasters AbroadWondering how to prepare for natural disasters? Travel insurance can ensure a safeguarded journey back home, with most costs covered if your trip plans are derailed by an unanticipated natural disaster, should you plan wisely. Insurers define natural disasters as damaging incidents caused by weather or geological forces like tsunamis, […]
Tackle Medical Inflation: Reduce Your Insurance Costs
Tackle Medical Inflation: Reduce Your Insurance CostsHealthcare costs have been rising over the years under inflationary pressure, causing the benefits provided to diminish while the insurance premiums rise relentlessly. What causes medical costs to constantly skyrocket? Wonder what insurers can do to keep insurance plans affordable to the general public? Are you interested in knowing […]
Your Guide to Singapore Work Permits, S Pass, and Employment Pass (Updated 2024)
Your Guide to Singapore Work Permits, S Pass, and Employment Pass (Updated 2024)Thinking of starting a new chapter in Singapore? You’ll need official documents from the Singaporean government to stay and work. Depending on your occupation, salary, and more, you may be required to get a Work Permit, S Pass, or an Employment Pass. In […]
Online Criminal Harms Act: Directions and Impact on Online Threats
Online Criminal Harms Act: Directions and Impact on Online ThreatsSingapore is set to enforce the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA) starting from February 1. This act aims to address the evolving landscape of criminal activities online and includes special provisions to tackle scams and malicious cyber activities. The implementation of OCHA represents Singapore’s commitment to […]
10 Benefits of Going on a Staycation
10 Benefits of Going on a StaycationWhen we think of going on vacation, we often picture heading somewhere miles away. But, in reality, you can actually enjoy rest and recuperation and get away from it all in your very own city. After all, the joy of going on vacation comes from taking a break from […]
Dermatological Care and Your Private Health Insurance in Singapore
Dermatological Care and Your Private Health Insurance in SingaporeSingapore’s sunny climate, perpetual heat, and humidity can aggravate skin conditions. If you suffer from skin woes like acne, hives, rashes, or eczema, you’re not alone. With the right dermatological care, you can better manage and take care of your skin. Dermatological care in Singapore, however, can […]
Bed Bugs: Three Things Travelers Need to Know
Bed Bugs: Three Things Travelers Need to KnowOnce existing as almost a myth, bed bugs have made their comeback as a global resurgence that has infiltrated France, South Korea, and across the United Kingdom. As 2023 draws to a close, experts worry that travelers may unknowingly bring these blood-sucking pests into Singapore. During an announcement […]
Health Insurance for Expats in Singapore: A Guide to Costs Involved and Choosing a Plan
Health Insurance for Expats in Singapore: A Guide to Costs Involved and Choosing a PlanIn many countries, expats who are legally working and contributing to taxes receive the same level of healthcare subsidies as local residents. However, this isn’t the case in Singapore, and coupled with the city-state’s exorbitant cost of healthcare, securing a health […]
Thalassemia in Singapore: Everything You Need to Know
Thalassemia in Singapore: Everything You Need to KnowDid you know that thalassemia is passed on from parent to child, and can affect both males and females? In Singapore, roughly 3% of the population are carriers of the thalassemia gene. The risk of your child being born with thalassemia is even higher if both you and […]