One of the primary reaosns i lived in Singapore for so long wss the use of the English language.. I'm one of those asians that just grew up speaking it as main language and plus i grew up in the UK . Been here for 22 years and I still enjoy this little red dot
Welcome to Singapore 🇸🇬 I hope you’ll get to discover more of our interesting historical, cultural and social bits. Like everywhere else, we’re not perfect. However, most things work here, and citizens and residents are the beneficiaries of our many pragmatic policies, laws, and infrastructure.
Great video you did a solid job. You’re a natural at this lol I’m not surprised one bit. I learned a lot about Singapore. A lot of good people I know in crypto live there and I was always curious about what it’s like to live there. I did hear that rent was expensive but didn’t know it was even more than NYC. If this video performs well keep following it up with similar ones but in the meantime keep posting a variety of what you want to share 🎉
Nah...wait till you see the orixe of owning a car, Hahaha .. Vin Diesel got his jaw dropped when he got to know about it thru his Fast N Furious Interview few years back
Nice debut video Ernestine and largely spot on in your observations, though I think you’ll find some nuances emerge over time. I’ve been here 5 years and from NYC, and thinking about settling down long-term in the region with my base in SG. I look forward to hearing more of your experiences here over time.
Congrats to your first video. Singaporean here. Try not to jaywalk (haha) because it is for your own safety. Even if the green man is in your favor, stop to look because some drivers may be sleeping or careless. I was fined for jaywalking - $30 to be exact. I was jaywalking near City Hall MRT and as I crossed over the road, the police officer was waiting for me. It happened years ago and I never forgot.
hehe..i remember them doing that or specifically, as you're jaywalking from City Hall mrt, they're hiding behind the pillars and once you cross, like a jack in a box, they pop out.
I bought back big packs of chewing gums when I used to visit Malaysia and custom always caught me but no fine or anything as long as it is for own consumption. selling is illegal but not chewing.
Actually you can drink water on the train, Gov knows some people need to take medication. You can bring chewing gum and bubble gum and chew them in SG but not sell them.
Haha yeah,can drink water,no problem. I always drink water in train when I was studying there. Chewing gum also can eat,just don't anyhow throw will do. Living in SG 14 years last time,never really knew anyone got fine before 😅😅
I quite disagree with your opinion about protest or to be free to speak out. If it is allowed, the sociality will become a mess and hard to be controlled. Unlike America you can swear to anyone, even the president. If your said freedom applies to Singapore, it would have been chaos. People fight against each other easily because of abusing their words. The country was being managed by laws which people follow. That is how so many religions and races can live here harmonically without any significant conflict. The laws have been controlling it, so far so good. That is why you feel safe here. I just came back from New York. My first time there in my life. I felt the anxiety being unsafe there although nothing happened. Hope you have a good stay and get deep understanding the local society. Frankly speaking, I initially didn't like Singapore. I like it after a couple of decades after many comparisons like nature disasters, conflicts between countries and others. It takes some time to get used to it.
Around same age group, Bay area girls , worked in big tech like FAANG , very enthusiastic on the lifestyle in Singapore and nearby countries, socially active and produced and posted videos on yt . These were the earlier batch , during COVID period.
Great breakdown, Ernestine! Glad to be the first one to comment on your video haha! I've been to Bay Area and I must say that the weather there is some of the best I've ever experienced. I'm a Singaporean currently living in the US (so the opposite journey if you will), and I agree with your assessment for all the factors. Best of luck for your UA-cam journey!
Actually, it is pretty uncommon for SG to hit 100 Fahrenheit (38 Degree Celsius). The closest SG ever hit was 37.2 dc which was in Yr2023 in 1 particular neighborhood due to constructions and cutting down of trees. And before that was in Yr1983. Nevertheless, I would say a reasonable range through the year is a constant 29 dc to 35 dc. That abt 85 F to 95 F. And since we are on the equatorial line of this wonderful planet, we are hot and humid most of the time.
Since being strict is something that you mentioned. May I suggest you look up strange laws in SG? Things about WiFi, Toilets, being yourself at home. Should be fun video to see you react to them. P.S. Welcome to SG.
Wow, more expensive than NYC rents? My brother left for CA over 30 years ago and I left NYC almost 20 years ago and relocated to SE FL. When I first got here, I was shock what $800 got me in 2005 before the real estate crash in 2009-2012. I am currently looking to move to central FL for cheaper homes. Areas around here are 700+ for modest SF houses. I wouldn’t buy a condo in FL because of the new regulations due to Surfside collapse and high HOA and insurance, if you can get any. Looking at other places around the world since healthcare and violent crimes has risen sharply in US.
3 days is definitely not enough to see Singapore. That’s something I would expect someone with no local knowledge to say. You can bring gum in, just no retail. I also appreciate the weather here. Certainly better than freezing your butt off. You just need to dress suitably. Honestly you won’t even notice the “strict laws” if you’re a civic minded citizen. We have way less police patrolling the streets than in the US
Oh lady, you have forgotten to pack and bring over the cold weather to chill us a little. Sg need it so badly, as this tiny city state is always god darn hot 🥵 However, this week a Little windy and shiosk 🎉
Chewing gum isnt contraband.... What's illegal is selling gum. U can bring gum into singapore, just dont bring 1 carton, cause then they assume u are gonna sell it.
Selling of gum is prohibited but the gums itself is not a contraband. Your last 'con', freedom of speech is allowed here but with accountability and responsibility. So if someone coming from other places like the US (and other places) where they are used to spew stuff without expecting being held accountable for it, yes Singapore will not be ideal for them. We value our peace and quality of life very much here, so if someone wants to protest they will have to apply for a permit to hold at Hong Lim Park.
Do anything but don't get caught. It is not as strict but laws are set to prevent people from doing bad things. It is about self education for the sake of public safety. 😂
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We don't need to protest here. If Government don't listen to the people, we vote them out in elections. That was what happened in the 2011 General elections. We have what we need here and don't need the extras. Sometimes the extras are just red herring.
The official difference is supposed to be about duration of stay. Like an expat is short term and immigrants are long term or permanent. However, the term definitely has classist and lowkey racist characteristics because it’s usually a term used to describe western, wealthy immigrants (usually white ppl) who move to other countries and don’t want to be associated with the term immigrant. Not saying that the creator is using the term in such a manner, but as an American I hate the term because its pretty obvious why some people use expat instead of immigrant and it has nothing to do with their duration of stay but rather because being an immigrant to them is being “inferior”
Expat is equal to migrant. No difference just that expat sounds better than migrant especially for people coming from western and 1st world countries. One is high class word and the other a low class word. US calls anyone outside of US aliens.
The Government here claims to need more and more expats. The citizens here are not so sure about that. It's one thing for you to move to Singapore because you or your partner found a job here. It's another thing to invite more of the foreign contingent to occupy more of the already limited space here. Hope you keep that in mind as you make these videos. I decline to welcome you to Singapore, but I do not wish you any ill will.
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Singapore is a safe country, and I will not want to leave Singapore. It is so convenient, no cold winter, which I dislike it, no earthquake, typhoon, flooding, volcanic eruption, or daylight robbery. I don't like the Western culture of importing free speech that could create social disharmony here.
Welcome to SG, You are right for most of the pro and con. Anyway SG gov is good in planning the development of SG, that include almost every 5mins walk, you get to see food around you. 😂 Regarding the gum thing, as long as you dont bring into the mrt area, you are ok. Because chewing gum banned because of the chewing gum stuck in one of mrt door in the early day and cause the mrt transport jam and thousand of commuters stuck in train. That y SG gov banned that to avoid that.😢 We are an Aviation and Maritime hub to connect the world. By the way, enjoy your stay in SG and have a pleasant stay. 😊
@ErnestineSiu well, if you are keen to find out, sg night life are coming back too. From hidden speakeasy, Garden by the Bay performance, Changi Airport Jewel performance, Sentosa sensory performance, our night life entertainment are getting back from Covid. If you have time and keen to find out can go take alook and drink. Haha If you do some research, you can find various Asian communities around SG and you can find good food at there.
One of the primary reaosns i lived in Singapore for so long wss the use of the English language.. I'm one of those asians that just grew up speaking it as main language and plus i grew up in the UK . Been here for 22 years and I still enjoy this little red dot
And we love having you here in this little red dot for 22 years and counting
Great vid! I love Singapore! I’ve lived there on and off over the years. I miss it when I am gone.
Yeah. You may not always like it when you are here. You love here after you leave. Agree.
This is so good! Well done on your first video and keep it going!
Welcome to 🇸🇬 and enjoy your stay with us.
Your effort and courage in taking your bold first step in YT vlogging is commendable indeed 👍🏻
What a useful breakdown & also relatable even for a singaporean 😂 can’t wait to see more from you!!!
Welcome to Singapore 🇸🇬
I hope you’ll get to discover more of our interesting historical, cultural and social bits. Like everywhere else, we’re not perfect. However, most things work here, and citizens and residents are the beneficiaries of our many pragmatic policies, laws, and infrastructure.
Great video you did a solid job. You’re a natural at this lol I’m not surprised one bit.
I learned a lot about Singapore. A lot of good people I know in crypto live there and I was always curious about what it’s like to live there.
I did hear that rent was expensive but didn’t know it was even more than NYC.
If this video performs well keep following it up with similar ones but in the meantime keep posting a variety of what you want to share 🎉
Nah...wait till you see the orixe of owning a car, Hahaha ..
Vin Diesel got his jaw dropped when he got to know about it thru his Fast N Furious Interview few years back
Aw thanks Brian! Means a lot coming from the UA-cam master lolll
This is a paradise for crypto bros. They can trade all they want with ZERO capital gains tax
Love the video; I learned a lot about Singapore 🥰❤️ Can’t wait to see more of your contents 👍
Nice debut video Ernestine and largely spot on in your observations, though I think you’ll find some nuances emerge over time. I’ve been here 5 years and from NYC, and thinking about settling down long-term in the region with my base in SG. I look forward to hearing more of your experiences here over time.
Woohoo! Congrats on ur UA-cam debut!
Congrats to your first video. Singaporean here. Try not to jaywalk (haha) because it is for your own safety. Even if the green man is in your favor, stop to look because some drivers may be sleeping or careless. I was fined for jaywalking - $30 to be exact. I was jaywalking near City Hall MRT and as I crossed over the road, the police officer was waiting for me. It happened years ago and I never forgot.
hehe..i remember them doing that or specifically, as you're jaywalking from City Hall mrt, they're hiding behind the pillars and once you cross, like a jack in a box, they pop out.
I bought back big packs of chewing gums when I used to visit Malaysia and custom always caught me but no fine or anything as long as it is for own consumption. selling is illegal but not chewing.
Ah I see thank you for sharing!
You're really good for a newbie. Wow! Natural talent. Lucky Singapore!!
wat a nice video, it literally help me a lot, word of advice, could u take some videos of Singapore ,like some travel vlog,thxxxxx
Haha another Bay Area girl, an Emily Fang ver. 2.0!! IYKYK 😂
Welcome to Singapore!!! ❤
Welcome to my home country! I'm a Singaporean Expat in Canada!
Actually you can drink water on the train, Gov knows some people need to take medication. You can bring chewing gum and bubble gum and chew them in SG but not sell them.
I see thank you for sharing! :)
Haha yeah,can drink water,no problem. I always drink water in train when I was studying there.
Chewing gum also can eat,just don't anyhow throw will do.
Living in SG 14 years last time,never really knew anyone got fine before 😅😅
I quite disagree with your opinion about protest or to be free to speak out. If it is allowed, the sociality will become a mess and hard to be controlled. Unlike America you can swear to anyone, even the president. If your said freedom applies to Singapore, it would have been chaos. People fight against each other easily because of abusing their words. The country was being managed by laws which people follow. That is how so many religions and races can live here harmonically without any significant conflict. The laws have been controlling it, so far so good. That is why you feel safe here. I just came back from New York. My first time there in my life. I felt the anxiety being unsafe there although nothing happened.
Hope you have a good stay and get deep understanding the local society.
Frankly speaking, I initially didn't like Singapore. I like it after a couple of decades after many comparisons like nature disasters, conflicts between countries and others. It takes some time to get used to it.
Love your take on this!
Around same age group, Bay area girls , worked in big tech like FAANG , very enthusiastic on the lifestyle in Singapore and nearby countries, socially active and produced and posted videos on yt .
These were the earlier batch , during COVID period.
Unlike other major cities,u dont see homeless people in the street of Sg
Good video. I’m the opposite. Singaporean living in the US for 5 years now.
Great breakdown, Ernestine! Glad to be the first one to comment on your video haha!
I've been to Bay Area and I must say that the weather there is some of the best I've ever experienced.
I'm a Singaporean currently living in the US (so the opposite journey if you will), and I agree with your assessment for all the factors. Best of luck for your UA-cam journey!
Thanks for watching and I hope you’re enjoying life in the US! :)
Well come to singapore.❤im love leaning deep
Welcome to our cute little island🤩🤗
Actually, it is pretty uncommon for SG to hit 100 Fahrenheit (38 Degree Celsius).
The closest SG ever hit was 37.2 dc which was in Yr2023 in 1 particular neighborhood due to constructions and cutting down of trees. And before that was in Yr1983.
Nevertheless, I would say a reasonable range through the year is a constant 29 dc to 35 dc. That abt 85 F to 95 F. And since we are on the equatorial line of this wonderful planet, we are hot and humid most of the time.
im broke, u think i can move there?
of course i know u, been a fan of urs from cnbc international.
Since being strict is something that you mentioned. May I suggest you look up strange laws in SG? Things about WiFi, Toilets, being yourself at home. Should be fun video to see you react to them. P.S. Welcome to SG.
This would be interesting! Thanks for the suggestion!! :)
American, also, and also live Singapore. However, reality is I simply couldn't afford to live there. I envy you!
Please upload more vlogs! :)
Wow, more expensive than NYC rents? My brother left for CA over 30 years ago and I left NYC almost 20 years ago and relocated to SE FL. When I first got here, I was shock what $800 got me in 2005 before the real estate crash in 2009-2012. I am currently looking to move to central FL for cheaper homes. Areas around here are 700+ for modest SF houses. I wouldn’t buy a condo in FL because of the new regulations due to Surfside collapse and high HOA and insurance, if you can get any. Looking at other places around the world since healthcare and violent crimes has risen sharply in US.
So what’s in your job in Singapore?
Welcome to Singapore pretty~
3 days is definitely not enough to see Singapore. That’s something I would expect someone with no local knowledge to say. You can bring gum in, just no retail. I also appreciate the weather here. Certainly better than freezing your butt off. You just need to dress suitably. Honestly you won’t even notice the “strict laws” if you’re a civic minded citizen. We have way less police patrolling the streets than in the US
Oh lady, you have forgotten to pack and bring over the cold weather to chill us a little. Sg need it so badly, as this tiny city state is always god darn hot 🥵 However, this week a Little windy and shiosk 🎉
Yes yes! I wish I could bag up some of the wind from the Bay Area and bring it to Singapore to give everyone a little breeze haha 🍃
Anyone who can add value to the lives of the people is welcome.
Hot and humid in Singapore, you will not fall asleep at night without AC, I'm from the CA too
liked n subscribed❤
Doing the right thing by moving over-there. Become SG citizen if you can. You won't regret it.
Welcome move to Singapore 🇸🇬
Chewing gum isnt contraband.... What's illegal is selling gum. U can bring gum into singapore, just dont bring 1 carton, cause then they assume u are gonna sell it.
Selling of gum is prohibited but the gums itself is not a contraband.
Your last 'con', freedom of speech is allowed here but with accountability and responsibility. So if someone coming from other places like the US (and other places) where they are used to spew stuff without expecting being held accountable for it, yes Singapore will not be ideal for them. We value our peace and quality of life very much here, so if someone wants to protest they will have to apply for a permit to hold at Hong Lim Park.
I would think Singlish can be a challenge for the foreigners as well.
Welcome to Singapore
Welcome to SG.
Do anything but don't get caught. It is not as strict but laws are set to prevent people from doing bad things.
It is about self education for the sake of public safety. 😂
Shhhh 🤫👀 haha
Welcome to SG 🇸🇬 Hope you'll exploring more while you're first time in SG 🥰🇸🇬🥰
Love to watch & hear of your vlogs again 🥰😇🥰
Have a great Tuesday for you 🌺🌸🌼 Also Merry Xmas 2024 🎄❤️🤍💚✨️🎄 & Happy New Year 2025 🍷🥂🎉🥳🎊🍷🥂
get out of the CBD area and to the local living flat (HDB), you will find more cheaper food there .
We don't need to protest here. If Government don't listen to the people, we vote them out in elections. That was what happened in the 2011 General elections. We have what we need here and don't need the extras. Sometimes the extras are just red herring.
Come back to America and make America great again
Why when American goes to another country to work, they are expat but when others go to US to work, they are call immigrants? Anyone wanna explain ?
The official difference is supposed to be about duration of stay. Like an expat is short term and immigrants are long term or permanent. However, the term definitely has classist and lowkey racist characteristics because it’s usually a term used to describe western, wealthy immigrants (usually white ppl) who move to other countries and don’t want to be associated with the term immigrant. Not saying that the creator is using the term in such a manner, but as an American I hate the term because its pretty obvious why some people use expat instead of immigrant and it has nothing to do with their duration of stay but rather because being an immigrant to them is being “inferior”
Expat is equal to migrant. No difference just that expat sounds better than migrant especially for people coming from western and 1st world countries. One is high class word and the other a low class word. US calls anyone outside of US aliens.
The Government here claims to need more and more expats. The citizens here are not so sure about that. It's one thing for you to move to Singapore because you or your partner found a job here. It's another thing to invite more of the foreign contingent to occupy more of the already limited space here. Hope you keep that in mind as you make these videos.
I decline to welcome you to Singapore, but I do not wish you any ill will.
frank opinions 👍
Cool 🥸
Beautiful lady ❤
ya got me with the pros, i’d love to take up your sublease (if i had the money😭)
Alright... just how many sticks of chewing gum is the Singapore government paying you with? 😁
Welcome to SIN City!
It’s a crime if you use a public restroom and do not flush the toilet bowl. Wild
aren't Singapore wary about America's Monkey Pox and Zombie Virus ???!
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| Zombie-like woman found convulsing near abandoned house |
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This my friends is why never buy property in the cbd 6:17
Don’t stay here too long .. 1-2 years later please move on to other countries
Singapore is a safe country, and I will not want to leave Singapore. It is so convenient, no cold winter, which I dislike it, no earthquake, typhoon, flooding, volcanic eruption, or daylight robbery. I don't like the Western culture of importing free speech that could create social disharmony here.
It’s is okay if you don’t like the place, this is your life, this is your choice you can move anywhere you like or you want.
The west is in total decline. Singapore, Bangkok, KL and many parts of SE Asia is how things should be.
chewing gum is allowed..you just cant buy them..
Welcome to SG,
You are right for most of the pro and con.
Anyway SG gov is good in planning the development of SG, that include almost every 5mins walk, you get to see food around you. 😂
Regarding the gum thing, as long as you dont bring into the mrt area, you are ok. Because chewing gum banned because of the chewing gum stuck in one of mrt door in the early day and cause the mrt transport jam and thousand of commuters stuck in train. That y SG gov banned that to avoid that.😢
We are an Aviation and Maritime hub to connect the world.
By the way, enjoy your stay in SG and have a pleasant stay. 😊
Yes I love that food is so easily accessible here! And good to know about the MRT thing. I had no idea!
@ErnestineSiu well, if you are keen to find out, sg night life are coming back too.
From hidden speakeasy, Garden by the Bay performance, Changi Airport Jewel performance, Sentosa sensory performance, our night life entertainment are getting back from Covid. If you have time and keen to find out can go take alook and drink. Haha
If you do some research, you can find various Asian communities around SG and you can find good food at there.