If you are a Malaysian, got some free time, wonder where to look for quick money, check this out. Singapore Tourism Board is organizing a Half-A-Million-Ringgit Race, exclusively just for Malaysian! Non-Malaysian, Malaysian PR or Malaysian workers in Singapore are exluded.
Looks like they are serious to get ringgit flow into Singapore in this period of time, to boost Singapore tourism. There are totally 5 races, from race 1st to 5th it provides sole rewards of RM50K, 75K, 100K, 125K and 150K. That’s very attractive isn’t it? If you are Malaysian who pay attention to media, you probably have noticed the event at The Star, Sin Chew Daily, 8TV and TV3.
How did it start? It would put up a riddle on the selected media — which its answer point to the starting point of the race. Then you could get to the location to make registration and start to look for the treasure cheat —- after going to a few points , each with the clue poster to give riddle to be solved. There would be only one winner for each race. The important document you got to get to eligible to claim the prize (well, if you are the winner): Malaysian Passport, Immigration card and the endorsed registration card.
Do check out its FAQ if you are interested.
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