As you may hear, the tobacco tax hike of 15% kicks in with Budget 2023.
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, who delivered the Budget on Tuesday, the increase in excise duty will generate about $100 million in additional revenue each year. Cigarette smokers will now pay 49.1 cents per stick, up from 42.7 cents currently.
In other words, a 20-stick packet of Marlboro cigarettes will now sell for $15.52, up from $14 previously. According to The Straits Times, there will be an excise tax incidence of 75% on cigarettes before the goods and services tax is added. It is a measure of the excise duty on a pack of tobacco cigarettes as a percentage of the total retail price of the pack.
The best way to save money on smoking-related expenses and improve your health is to quit smoking. When it comes to cigarettes and other smoking-related products, smoking can be an expensive habit. Besides the direct costs of smoking, such as the price of cigarettes, smokers may also incur indirect costs such as higher health insurance premiums, higher medical expenses, and lost productivity.
The best part is that quitting smoking can reward you in so many ways this month, including FREE food vouchers at Hawkers.
Consequently, two hawker franchises are offering free discount voucher books to smokers who promise to quit smoking.
The only thing you need to do is register this month at one of their stalls. If you stay smoke-free for six months, you’ll get another book for free. Doesn’t that sound good?
Hawkers at OK Chicken Rice & Humfull Laksa Will Give You Free Vouchers to Motivate you in Quitting Smoking.
The discount voucher book includes the following:
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S$3 Chicken Rice x 5
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S$3 Laksa x 5
Upon registering at one of their stalls and receiving a voucher book, they will contact you after six months to check on your progress. A follow-up book will be sent to you if you succeed.
OK Chicken Rice Stall Locations:
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Block 721 AMK
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Block 3 Saint George
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Block 513 Yishun
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Block 932 Hougang
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Block 51 Havelock
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Block 501 West Coast
Humfull Prawn Laksa stalls:
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Block 513 Yishun
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Block 932 Hougang
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Block 501 West Coast
OK Chicken Rice and Humfull Prawn Laksa are both certified halal.
In addition to saving money on Cigratte, you’ll also receive free lunches
The price of smoking has risen up even more since yesterday. A pack a day adds up to 15% more.
Taking advantage of OK Chicken Rice and Humfull Prawn Laksa’s offer and quitting smoking will help you save even more.
You could save another S$30 on full meals if you were going to quit anyway. The vouchers are worth $3 each.
If you are having difficulty quitting smoking on your own, consider seeking professional help from a healthcare provider, support group, or smoking cessation program. There are many effective smoking cessation methods available, and with the right support and resources, you can successfully quit smoking and save money in the long run.
There are many people who use smoking to cope with stress, but it’s important to remember that smoking is not a healthy or sustainable way to manage stress. Finding alternative coping mechanisms that will work better in the long run. There are many healthy ways to manage stress, such as exercise, meditation, deep breathing, or talking to someone. Experiment with different techniques and find what works best for you.
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