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New Application Requirements for Professional Visit Pass of Malaysia
To 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 these new requirements and how they impact foreign …
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Find Personalized Healthcare in Singapore with Telemedicine
Expats can find personalized healthcare in Singapore with telemedicine through reliable and trusted telehealth platforms such as Doctor Anywhere, HiDoc, and Speedoc. These services are remote and available 24/7 so you can have peace of mind knowing you can get timely treatment anytime, anywhere. Do you entirely understand what telemedicine services are about? Wondering what …
Tips To Secure a Job with Ease as a Foreigner in Singapore
Landing your dream job in Singapore can be difficult as a foreigner. However, if you understand the employment requirements and do sufficient research on the job markets and common employment platforms used, you can increase your chances of landing the job you want. Are you trying to relocate to Singapore through employment? In this guide, …
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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 a portable fan or air conditioner, and jump in for a cool …
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The Role of HR in Cyber Risk Management
The increasing prevalence of remote and hybrid word modes over the last few years has posed intense challenges for businesses and their owners on cyber risk management. Despite the nature of the issue being IT-related, it was believed that HR function has become integral. Wonder what is the role and responsibility of HRs in a …
Wide Variation in Integrated Shield Plan Lifetime Premiums Revealed by MOH Comparison
Singapore’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. Moreover, the premiums can vary considerably even for plans within the …
Traveler’s Guide: Handling Natural Disasters Abroad
Wondering 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, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and wildfires. …
Singapore Amends Cybersecurity Law to Bolster National Security Measures
On 7 May 2024, the Singaporean parliament passed the Cybersecurity Bill expanding the cybersecurity authority’s supervision. The new law allows oversight over any computer system considered critical to national interests and at high risk of cyberattacks. The new law includes temporary systems set up for important operations like vaccine distribution and major international summits or …
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Tackle Medical Inflation: Reduce Your Insurance Costs
Healthcare 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 how you can utilize the benefits …
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 this Pacific Prime CXA article, we’ll go over the latest criteria for …
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