Savings for NTUC Union and Link members, including 50c kopi or teh at Kopitiam
In conjunction with May Day and SG60, FairPrice Group will be offering over $5 million in savings and discounts to NTUC Union and Link members from April 24 to May 31.
Singaporeans can stretch their dollar even further under the promotions that include 50 per cent discount on daily essentials and deals on beverages at selected Kopitiam outlets.
Customers can combine the May Day discounts with the regular weekly discounts for Seniors, Merdeka or Pioneer Generation, and Chas Blue or Orange cardholders.
Group CEO Vipul Chawla said: "This May Day, we want to especially recognise the hard work of Singapore's workers and frontliners. Our discounts are a way of giving back, ensuring that all in Singapore can access daily essentials and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives."
Key essentials at half-price
Starting April 24, NTUC Union and Link members get 50 per cent off a new essential item each Thursday for four weeks, both in store and online.
The first week's deal, available from April 24 to 27, will be on the popular Milo Ready To Drink Tetra Packet Drink 4 x (5s + 1s) 200ml priced at $7.80 (50 per cent off $15.60).
Subsequent May Day deals will be announced on May 1, 8 and 15.
To enjoy the discounts, customers just need to show their physical Link Rewards or NTUC Union card at the checkout, or pay via the FPG app.
50c hot kopi or teh at Kopitiam
FairPrice Foundation is partnering with Kopitiam to bring back the popular 50 cents hot kopi/teh deal at 70 Kopitiam outlets islandwide from May 1 to 31.
To enjoy the deal, customers have to present their physical silver NTUC Union card or use the e-voucher and make payment via the FPG app at checkout.
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