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Some things you get free
by April Chua


Free parking

Save on parking so you have more to spend at the shops. The first 100 shoppers who spend $50 daily at Suntec City Mall will get to enjoy $2 complimentary parking. Suntec Privilege Card members need only spend $30 to qualify.

Over at Millenia Walk, enjoy free parking for the first hour on weekdays and three hours on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays when you spend a minimum of $50.

Free delivery

Why lug all the bulky purchases home on your own? If you are shopping at Robinsons, they will gladly do it for you for free. Simply spend a minimum of $150 and they will have your shopping bags delivered right to your doorstep.

Free wrap

Scouting around for a gift this GSS? A good place to shop is Millenia Walk — they will giftwrap your purchases for free when you spend a minimum of $30.

Free mobile phone

How would you like a free Nokia E63? Be among the first 300 customers to buy two Swatch watches ($99 and above) and get the phone free. A two-year contract with StarHub applies, and the promotion is valid for a new line sign-up or re-contract only.

If you are fast enough to be among the first two to purchase six watches at the Bugis Junction outlet, the phone is yours with no contract. Promotion starts now.

Free workout

Take a breather from all that hard shopping — relax with a free yoga session by True Fitness at Suntec City Mall’s Sky Garden on June 29, 7pm to 8pm. For more information, contact True Fitness at 6820-9000.

Free fun

If Nerf is your game, head down to Junction 8 from June 8 to 14, between 1pm and 7pm, to test your shooting skills at the Nerf play range on Top of the 8 (level 3) and win premiums.

No spending is required to participate in the game.

Calling all dinosaur lovers to Plaza Singapura’s X-ploring Dino Trails where you can encounter a 14.6-m long T-Rex (Tyrannosaurus) model, or be roared at by Baryonyx.

There is also a fossil dig-pit for budding archeologists, and other activities and stage games by the Singapore Science Centre. The event is located at the main atrium on level 1,

from now to June 7, 11am to 8pm daily.

Free shows

Make it a day of fun at the malls for the whole family. Pop by Jurong Point on June 6 and 13, at 5pm and Suntec City Mall during the
weekends in June (up to June 21) which are hosting free bird shows by the Jurong Bird Park.

Those shopping with children in tow will not want to miss Jurong Point’s Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa ‘Live’, happening May 30 to June 14, with show times on Tuesdays to Sundays, at 1pm and 7pm. Kids will also get to meet and greet the characters at 4pm.Or let your kids’ imagination run wild in Millenia Walk’s Encounter with Cogs & Dragon Family Showtime, happening from June 6 to 14, Mondays to Thursdays at 1.30pm and 6pm, and Fridays to Sundays at 1pm and 6pm.

Make any purchase at the mall and your kids will also get to participate in workshops to learn  about art, origami and puppet making!

MasterCard freebies

At Chiang Mai Palace at Far East Square, MasterCard cardholders get to enjoy a special dinner deal for its Thai steamboat buffet. The fourth diner dines for free with every three full paying adults.

At Chen Fu Ji at Riverside Point, diners who charge a minimum $100 to their MasterCard card will get a complimentary $100 voucher for use on the next visit.

Also check out Jalapeno’s Pepper Steak & Seafood Cafe at the Singapore Flyer, where selected main course items are going for one-for-one.

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