SINGAPORE – If you’re near Plaza Singapura tomorrow between 11am and 8pm, why not head down to the Milo van there and drink a free Milo peng (iced Milo) to celebrate Nathan Hartono’s achievement in reality TV singing competition Sing! China.
Nestle Singapore said in a statement today (Oct 6) that it’s fulfilling its promise to treat Singaporeans to Milo peng in support of Hartono, who will be competing in the finals of the competition tomorrow evening in Beijing.
In an interview with The Straits Times, published on Saturday, Hartono had promised: “If I win, I will rent a fleet of Milo vans and treat everybody to Milo peng.”
When Milo Singapore got wind of that promise, it told Hartono “No need to rent, also can. Just tell us where, we bring the van” in a Facebook post.
Milo has said that its van will also be going to “one location each across the north, south, east, west and central districts of Singapore”, after Singaporeans responded overwhelmingly to its request for suggestions on where to park the van. Nestle Singapore said it will share details of the other locations when they are finalised
“Win or lose, Singaporeans will get their Milo peng. This is to show our appreciation for Nathan Hartono’s remarkable achievements, as well as all Singaporeans who have contributed to the country in one way or another,” said Nestle Singapore’s director of marketing communications and corporate affairs Chow Phee Chat.
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