Recent news have stated that the prices of cigarretes have increased by 25 cents.
http://bruneitimes.com.bn/news-national/2010/11/02/confusion-over-new-tobacco-tax-retail-prices
I’m thinking that this is a good opportunity for people to stop smoking. Added with the Credit Card issues, most people now have a tight budget.
Now when people smoke, they can think that one piece of cigarette cost about 5 SMS, or 5 Cigarettes equal 1 drink.
Some friends have joked that anyone who still smokes must be rich 🙂