Key Highlights of Singapore National Day Rally 2024The National Day Rally (NDR) is a significant event in Singapore’s political calendar, where the Prime Minister outlines the government’s vision for the future and announces key policy initiatives. In 2024, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his first rally, highlighting a range of initiatives that will further enhance […]
New Application Requirements for Professional Visit Pass of Malaysia
New Application Requirements for Professional Visit Pass of MalaysiaTo streamline the process of applying for the Professional Visit Pass (PVP), the Malaysian Immigration Department’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD) has reduced the number of general documents required from 13 to 6, effective August 16, 2024. In this Pacific Prime CXA post, we’ll explore the details of […]
How to Beat the Heat Wave in Singapore: Indoor & Outdoor Tips
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. […]
Budget 2024: A Wrap-up
Budget 2024: A Wrap-upSingapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced all the financial measures taken by the government to help both Singaporeans and businesses in his Budget speech on February 16. From providing financial aid to seniors and families in need to attempting to level up employees’ skill sets to improve competitiveness and employability outcomes, […]
Pacific Prime Partners with Doctor Anywhere to Revolutionize Employee Benefits
Pacific Prime Partners with Doctor Anywhere to Revolutionize Employee BenefitsPacific Prime is thrilled to announce our partnership with Doctor Anywhere, a pioneering telemedicine platform. As a leading insurance broker and employee benefits specialist, it is important for us to be at the forefront of transforming the current mode of benefit provision with our innovative solutions. […]
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 […]
A complete guide to driving into Malaysia from Singapore
A complete guide to driving into Malaysia from SingaporeBorders between Singapore and Malaysia have been opened for over a year since the cessation of the COVID-19 outbreak. Many citizens seek to reunite with their loved ones more frequently after not being able to see each other for a long time. You may be tempted to […]
Everything You Need to Know About Traveling from Singapore to Malaysia in 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Traveling from Singapore to Malaysia in 2023Since the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, Malaysia’s Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) is no longer in effect. Instead, foreign visitors to the country will have to complete a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within three days prior to their arrival each time they enter […]