There are Facebook, WhatsApp and Discord groups covering the main geographical areas in the SF Bay Area.
WhatsApp groups in the SF Bay Area are organised into Community Groups to aid discoverability of groups.
We are using this newer feature in WhatsApp to help with:
When you're in a Community Group, you can see all of the available group chats by their name, that are in that community group, and easily choose to join or leave them, while still staying in the community.
When you view the Community Group, at a glance you can see the most recent message in each group within.
🇸🇬 SF Bay Area SG Interest Community
🇸🇬 General Bay Area SG Community
SGC Subcommittee Groups
Are the currently defined community groups that SingaporeConnect (SGC) administers. See below to join them.
| Type | Group | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Community Group | 🇸🇬 SF Bay Area SG Interest Community | This community brings together fellow Singaporeans to enjoy lifethrough a variety of interest groups. |
| Community Group | 🇸🇬 General Bay Area SG Community | General Region-based Chat Groups |
| Community Group | SGC Subcommittee Groups | Hi everyone! This community is for you to engage with SingaporeConnect (SGC) on subcommittees pertaining to our activities and initiatives. |
| Community | SF Singaporeans | For San Francisco and surrounding area community chat (Replaces SF Singaporeans and incorporated SF Singaporeans 3) |
| Community | SG East Bayers! | For East Bay general community chat |
| Community | South Bay Singaporeans | For South Bay (Palo Alto to San Jose) and surrounding area community chat (Replaces South Bay Singaporeans and incorporates South Bay Singaporeans 3) |
| Community | Los Angeles | For Los Angeles general community chat |
| Community | The Kopitiam | Connect and meet a wider community of SG and Msians in the Bay Area! Feel free to drop in and introduce yourself (and any service that you provide). |
| Food | Cupertino/WSJ (West San Jose) | For Food orders and chat in the Cupertino and West San Jose area |
| Food | San Ramon | For San Ramon Tabao |
| Food | South Bay SG Foodies | For Food orders and deliveries in the South Bay and surrounding area |
| Food | Fremont SEAsian Foodies | For Food orders and deliveries in the Fremont and surrounding area |
| Food | Tri-Valley Foodies group | For Food orders and deliveries in the Tri-valley area (Dublin, Livermore,Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville) |
| Food | Bay Area Singapore Food Lovers! | Space for Singaporeans + those who love Singaporean / SE Asian food to make bulk food orders and satisfy our cravings! Locations: Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Foster City, Pacifica, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Burlingame, Milbrae |
| Food | Bay Area Malaysian and Singaporean Food Lovers | For Malaysians & Singaporeans based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Share tips on where to get the best laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, and fish head curry in the Bay Area. Organize bulk orders from home chefs or restaurants to curb homesickness! I’m started this group with the sole purpose of sharing and feeding food Singaporeans and Malaysians grew up eating, which I think we should not be deprived of. I pay full prices for all food I order and gain nothing monetary from the chefs. When I coordinate special events and if and when I do get compensated by the chefs, often the money goes straight in the events’ expenses. I am rewarded from being a part of this food loving community. |
| Special Interest | South Bay Families | For South Bay parents |
| Special Interest | SF Hikers | For those interested in Hiking in the SF area |
| Special Interest | San Francisco Newcomers | For newcomers in the San Francisco area |
| Special Interest | SF Makan Group | For coordinating Makan in the SF area |
| Special Interest | SG Plant Parents | For those who grow plants at home |
| Special Interest | South Bay Homeschooling Group | For parents who homeschool |
| Special Interest | SG SF Healthtech | For chats around Health Tech/biotech |
| Special Interest | Bay Area SG Golf Outings | For those interested in playing Golf |
| Special Interest | SF BBALL! | For those interested in playing basketball |
| Special Interest | Badminton Kakis | For those interested in playing badminton |
| Special Interest | SF Boardgames Enthusiasts | For those interested in playing board games |
| Special Interest | SF casual poker | For those interested in playing poker |
| Special Interest | Knitting | For those interested in knitting (i.e. with yarn) |
| Special Interest | SGPxSF ARCADE | For those interesting in playing arcade games |
| Special Interest | SG Investments & Stocks | For investment/stock enthusiasts |
| Special Interest | SG Families in San Francisco | For SF parents and families |
| Special Interest | SG Moms | We cover all issues relating to motherhood, parenting, and growth/education (for moms). In essence, we want to present possibilities and potential to moms to let them know they are not limited by their current situations or environment. |
| Special Interest | Singaporean Parents in Silicon Valley | For SV parents and families |
| Special Interest | Making Friends as Adults | For young adults (suggested age 20-35), who like to expand their circle of friends |
| Special Interest | balikkampung | This group is ONLY for those who are actively considering a move back to Singapore from California. The admin will require you to state your name and introduce yourself when joining the group. Here is the group description: Moving takes courage...but what can be more wonderful, meaningful than moving back to somewhere familiar? This group helps people to destress, connect, and get ready for the move...be ready for the next chapter of the journey...Most important of all, not to feel left out while they are making this transition. The only request for joining this group is this... Pay It Forward...help someone else in the future if you can. ----=== This group was created not just for WhatsApp interactions but also for social/ physical interactions. Anyone can organize meetings at any time. For those who are back please feel free to meet one to one or as a group. I have an intention to organize regular get togethers. We can do this by going around different hawker centers. --- For those who have returned...know that you are different..as you do not think in a box anymore (or think like a local). You could be called a marginal person as you fit neither here or there.. and that itself is a unique quality. |
| Special Interest | SF Housing | Post SEEKING or OFFERING for your spot in SF (we won't say no to Tahoe homes too 99) |
| Special Interest | SG families in SF | For Singapore Families in San Francisco |
| Special Interest | SF Bay Area Singaporean Lawyers | A space for Singaporean legal professionals in the Bay Area to connect, share insights, and support one another. |
| Special Interest | SGC/IMDA AI Panel | The SGC/IMDA AI Panel is an initiative by SingaporeConnect (SGC) to collaborate with Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) policy makers on AI tech and policy. |
If the chat group is already part of a community group, join the community group, or a chat group within that community group, and you'll be part of the community and able to see the other groups that you can join (in some cases the admin will have to approve you joining).
Not all the chat groups are part of a community group. You can directly join them, or the community group, via links in a restricted access Google Sheet.
It is restricted access because some of the chat groups don't have any admin approval to join, making them easy to self-join by bots and spammers, so there is this layer of vetting we do before granting you access to the sheet. Please request access to the list via this form:
https://forms.gle/ywCkU193CE675GR86
You may own or am admin of a WhatsApp group chat for a specific interest or topic.
Make it easier for those who join a Community Group to discover your group chat and request to join your group. (It's up to you whether to let anyone to join your group or require an admin to approve joining, you can pick the level of control of who joins).
If you are owning or admin of a WhatsApp group that you'll like to add to a Community Group, here are two options:
Join the Community Group of interest. Self-request as admin of your group.
Add an admin in the SingaporeConnect Community Group you want to add your group to, as an admin in your group, then ask the admin to do it for you.
Choose Existing Community.
Select the desired SGC Community Group to add to.
An admin will review and add it to the group.
There are other chat groups that aren't WhatsApp-based. Most have their own approval mechanisms.
San Francisco Newcomers (San Francisco, CA)
Hi! Did you recently relocate to SF and want to explore the city with fellow newcomers? This group is for you! We will be organizing meetups trying out different restaurants, interesting places, and m (65 kB)
The Singapore Global Network (SGN), part of Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB), has a social networking platform that is supplanting the Telegram channels below. For more info and to sign-up:
https://community.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg/
https://community.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg/topics/1862/feed
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.economicdevelopmentboard.fvr6sknq
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/singapore-global-network/id6459107946
https://community.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg/topics/1862/feed
About
🌟 Welcome to Singaporeans in the United States Community! 🇸🇬🇺🇸
Greetings to all Singaporeans making the stars and stripes their home! 🎉 Whether you're a seasoned U.S. resident or a newcomer, this community is your online hub for connection, camaraderie, and support across the States.
📅 Events and Hangouts: Stay tuned for exciting events! From potluck gatherings featuring home-cooked delights to exploring iconic American landmarks together, we've got your social calendar buzzing.
💡 Tips and Insights: Whether you're seeking advice on the best local eats or navigating the U.S. education system, tap into the collective wisdom of our community.
🔗 Join the Discussion: Dive into conversations, ask questions, and share your experiences. Your voice enriches our collective narrative.
📸 Tell Your Story: Share snapshots of your American journey! From picturesque landscapes to your favorite local spots, let's create a visual tapestry of our community.
🎉 Spread the Word: Help us grow! Invite fellow Singaporeans across the U.S. to join our community, and let's build bridges across states.
📣 Let's make this community a piece of Singapore in the heart of the United States! 🏡🇸🇬🇺🇸
These are owned by SGN HQ in Singapore, for various parts of the world. They are not specifically for the SF Bay Area. Note, SGN has deprecated their Telegram channels in favour of the Community app/web site (see above), though these channels are still active.
https://telegram-store.com/catalog/channels/singaporeglobalnetwork
https://singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg/about-us/meet-team-sgn/
https://singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg/communities-overseas/
Pages are public (and if you're a Facebook user, you can choose to "follow" a page). The SingaporeConnect Facebook Page will be used by SingaporeConnect admins to post announcements on events.
https://www.facebook.com/singaporeconnect
Groups are private. You need to be a Facebook user to join a private group and only then can you see the content. The SingaporeConnect Facebook Group is open to members posting, subject to some rules, and will be used by SingaporeConnect to post photos of an event. There are also other Facebook groups in the area or for a North American community.
SingaporeConnect is an organisation run by volunteers, supporting a community of overseas Singaporeans and friends in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Join us to interact and network under our motto: Think, Fit, Food, and Fun!
Sign up on Facebook or for our email list at: http://singaporeconnect.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/singaporeconnect
Follow us https://twitter.com/bayareatechsg
A network of Singaporean tech professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners and venture capitalists residing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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*Disclaimer
Respect others: Please avoid personal attacks, slurs, and profanity in your interactions. Refrain from racist and/or sexist comments and attacks
Relevance to Topics: To ensure maximum benefit for everyone, we encourage you to keep your post as close to the subject as possible.
We ask that you refrain from posting unsolicited advertisements that do not pertain directly to the intended use of this group. Posts to sites without direct relevance to related topics, are also discouraged and may be removed without notice. Posts on calls to be added to friends lists, to join their Facebook games, etc. will be removed.
Confidentiality: Please keep in mind that our communities are public spaces, so don’t post anything that you don’t want the world to see.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1501891223356389
S F Bay Area kopitiam! A group for all the Bay Area Singaporeans and their families! Generally open to all sorts of posts, just please be "zhi dong"!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/383255485839646
Home away from 🏡
Let’s gather whenever, cook, eat & chitchat!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437496169729355
(Dear Members,
This is a group for all Singaporeans who live, study or work overseas. The aim of this group is to bring Singaporeans together in our National pride and to share memories of our 'LITTLE RED DOT'. Through discussion and conversation we can reminisce, reconnect with or rediscover Singapore. At Overseas Singaporeans, we also aim to keep you updated with the latest information on Singapore's policies , News , Food and Heritage trails.
Please be advised, there is:
- Zero tolerance of political discussions
- No selling / spamming in any way. This includes posting links from your personal site promoting a service or product. Members will be removed and banned permanently. If you are unsure whether your post is appropriate do contact the Admins for clarification. At the Admins discretion, we may post or allow post which we feel would benefit the members.
- We DO NOT promote petitions of any sort. Such posts will be deleted without notice.
Thank you for your support and feel free to add your friends to the group.
Cheers
The Admins):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205027027
(For Malaysians & Singaporeans based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Share tips on where to get the best laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, and fish head curry in the Bay Area. Organize bulk orders from home chefs or restaurants to curb homesickness! I’m started this group with the sole purpose of sharing and feeding food Singaporeans and Malaysians grew up eating, which I think we should not be deprived of. I pay full prices for all food I order and gain nothing monetary from the chefs. When I coordinate special events and if and when I do get compensated by the chefs, often the money goes straight in the events’ expenses. I am rewarded from being a part of this food loving community.):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2420435848091907
(Space for Singaporeans + those who love Singaporean / SE Asian food to make bulk food orders and satisfy our cravings! Locations: Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Foster City, Pacifica, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Burlingame, Milbrae):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/244616683392735
(For all Singaporeans and friends of Singapore who previously worked, studied or resided in the Bay Area, CA, and have returned to or will be returning to home — Singapore 🇸🇬 We welcome folks from all walks of life. You can be from any industry/school from the Bay Area. This group is established for likeminded individuals/families to meet, mingle, catch up on our previous life adventures in the Bay Area, to connect and to network in returning home. To meet friends — old and new. And to welcome and assist folks who are looking to return home.):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/696266192097386/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sgmom
(Today's motherhood journey has become more challenging. As more women choose different options to pursue the experience, today's platforms should also accommodate diverse moms' backgrounds.
Established on November 6, 2019, SG Mom has accompanied moms through challenging times when we didn't expect Covid to come through.
Coupled with our unique SG culture, SG Mom leads moms living in Singapore and overseas on a different motherhood journey by helping them attain challenging ideas, perspectives, avenues and also, friendships.)
https://m.facebook.com/groups/765489745609582/
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*Welcome to Straits Siblings Society!**
**Our Mission:**
We are a spirited and welcoming community for Malaysians and Singaporeans living in the Bay Area. This is your go-to place to:
- **Share and Relish**: Dive into a cultural feast! Exchange your favorite recipes, indulge in nostalgic food talks, or discuss the best local spots for a taste of home.
- **Support and Connect**: Whether you're seeking advice, have questions about the Bay Area, or just want to chat about everything and nothing, we’re here for you.
- **Socialize and Unite**: Create and participate in social groups and meetups. From casual hangouts to cultural celebrations, let's keep our community spirit alive!
- **Laugh and Unwind**: Need a good laugh or a friendly ear? Share jokes, lighthearted stories, and even those amusing in-law venting sessions.
- **Buy and Sell**: Our marketplace is open! Whether you're looking for something specific or want to offer something special, connect here.
- **Promote and Refer**: Foster a thriving ecosystem of mutual support by promoting and referring our own businesses and services. Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, or professional, find opportunities to grow and collaborate within our community. Share your expertise, discover local businesses, and help each other succeed in the Bay Area.
In Straits Siblings Society, every voice matters. Join us in creating a vibrant, supportive, and fun-loving community away from home!)
Red Dot Link, serves as a community that seeks to uplift and empower all Singaporean connections in the US. No matter your affiliation with Singapore, we welcome members from all backgrounds.
The Singapore Malaysia Club of San Diego
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingaporeansinSeattle/
The Singaporeans in Seattle Facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/490891331293253/
Singaporeans in Central Texas (Austin)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/houstonsingaporeans/
Singaporeans in Houston, Texas
https://www.facebook.com/groups/444282032267175
San Francisco City and County including Burlingame, Daly City, Brisbane, South San Francisco, Colma, Pacifica, Millbrae.
Santa Clara County including Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga.
San Mateo County including San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Atherton, Woodside.
Alameda County and Contra Costa County including Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Hayward, Fremont, Union City, Newark, Castro Valley, Dublin, Livermore, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Martinez, Concord, San Pablo, Pinole, Hercules, Richmond, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Oakley and Pleasanton.
Area would generally encompass the Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and parts of Alameda County such as Fremont and Newark.
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