Search Like a Professional

Finding Things Online

A search engine is a tool that helps you find information on the internet. Google is the most popular, but Bing and DuckDuckGo also work well.

Step 1: Use plain, simple words

1. Go to www.google.com in your browser.
2. Type a simple question or a few words that describe what you need.
3. You do not need to type full sentences — short phrases work best.

Example: Instead of typing “I would like to know what time the post office near Tampines opens”, just type: “SingPost Tampines opening hours”

Step 2: Look at the results

1. You will see a list of links to websites.
2. The most helpful results are usually near the top.
3. Official Singapore government websites end in .gov.sg — these are trustworthy.
4. Click a link to visit that website.

Step 3: Refine your search if needed

1. If you did not find what you wanted, try different words.
2. Add “Singapore” to find local results, for example: “flu vaccine Singapore 2025”.
3. Add your area to find nearby services, for example: “polyclinic Bedok” or “library Jurong”.

Step 4: Check if a website is trustworthy

1. Look at the website address — does it end in .gov.sg, .edu.sg, or a well-known name like moh.gov.sg or cpf.gov.sg?
2. Check if the information matches other websites you find.
3. If something seems wrong or too good to be true, check ScamAlert.sg or call 1800 722 6688.

Tip: For health questions, search on HealthHub.sg — Singapore’s official health information website — before checking other sites.