Singapore, May 30, 2006 "CAN I HAVE SOME 'LIVE' WORLD CUP ACTION WITH PEPPER DRUMLETS & A GOLEO PLEASE?"

Feeding Singaporeans' passion for football, McDonald's will for the first time be offering "live" broadcast of World Cup matches at 28 24-hour restaurants from June 9 opening match through July 9 finals. Spicing up the action are Pepper Drumlets group meals including Twister Fries and Green Tea, and FIFA World Cup mascot Goleo VI collectibles.

Ms Shirley Foenander, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, McDonald's Singapore, said: "As a worldwide sponsor, McDonald's is all out to bring the World Cup experience closer to our customers with relevant football-themed promotions attuned to their lifestyles - and to help our customers love every second of the game!"

"The opening match on June 9 is especially significant for everyone here as for the first time, three Singapore children will escort world-class footballers onto the pitch, as part of the McDonald's 2006 FIFA World Cup Player Escort Programme," she added.

At McDonald's, there are so many ways to love every second of the World Cup:

From June 1, commemorative limited-edition Goleo VI plushes will be available with any purchase at all McDonald's restaurants. Price: $5.50 for Big Goleo VI and $2.50 for Small Goleo VI.

Share the World Cup experience with friends at McDonald's as you enjoy Pepper Drumlets, succulent chicken coated in a spicy batter; and Twister Fries, a twisty version of our world-famous fries.

Special Pepper Drumlets group meals are available too (you can even pre-order via McDelivery 24/7 at 6777-3777):

• 14pc Pepper Drumlets Meal ($19.95) - complete with 2 Twister Fries (large) and 3 Green Tea (regular)
• 21pc Pepper Drumlets Meal (29.95) - complete with 4 Twister Fries (large) and 5 Green Tea (regular)

For the complete listing of the 28 24-hour McDonald's restaurants airing 'live' World Cup matches', log on to McDonald's website at www.mcdonalds.com.sg - ole!