RETAILERS SHOW SUPPORT FOR SOLDIERS WITH SAF DAY DEALS

More than 170 retailers have come forward this year to show their support for Singapore Armed Forces personnel, with special deals and exclusive promotions for SAF Day.

Apart from familiar brand names such as Botak Jones, KFC and Shaw theatres, there are also more niche products and services. There is something for every SAF serviceman and woman. Operationally-Ready and Full-time National Servicemen will also get to enjoy these special offers.

As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the SAF, it is not surprising that the number 50 features prominently in some of the special deals surrounding SAF Day, which falls on 1 Jul.

For example, SAF personnel will get $50 cash credit when they open a savings account with CIMB Bank.

"Between 1 Jul and 31 Jul, SAF personnel will be entitled to a S$50 cash credit and a 0.8 percent interest per annum - one of the highest savings rates in Singapore - when they open a CIMB StarSaver checking or savings account with a minimum deposit of S$10,000," said Ms Coreen Kwan, head of retail banking.

The bank is also offering sure-win lucky dips when soldiers open accounts at specific outlets, as well as attractive lucky draw prizes.

"While these rewards are in no way equitable to what SAF personnel have contributed to the nation, we hope that it will encourage them to save for their future," said Ms Kwan.

Those with a taste for speed will appreciate Dream Drive s offer of $50 off every supercar joyride in a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, Audi R8 Spyder or a Maserati GranTurismo.

"We participated last year, and wanted to do so again. It's just our way of telling SAF personnel to keep up their good work," said Ms Marilyn Teo, General Manager at Dream Drive Pte Ltd. The offer is only valid at its Suntec outlet.

Hungry after the joyride? Eat at chic eatery Spruce, which is offering 50 percent off the second main course at its Phoenix Park outlet. "Our offer is just a simple gesture to thank SAF personnel for contributing to our country," said Mr Danny Pang, Managing Director at Spruce.

"We know you all work very hard, so thank you!"

For the full list of SAF Day special deals, visit http://mindef.sg/SAF50promo