The government’s new budget meal initiative has achieved peak efficiency by removing the burden of actual nutrition from the working class.

One Toa Payoh cai fan stall is offering a revolutionary $1.50 set consisting of a single steamed grain of rice and a deep huff of curry-scented air.

"Oi, you think fish grow on trees is it?" screamed stall owner Mdm Tan while brandishing a ladle at a malnourished customer.

"This is budget meal leh, don't come here act like some rich tycoon wanting two vegetable and one meat."

Public health officials praised the initiative, noting that starvation effectively curbs the nation's rising obesity statistics.

The Ministry clarified that 'Economical' refers specifically to the vendor’s stinginess rather than the customer’s savings.

Patrons are now encouraged to bring their own toothpicks to scrape the memories of protein from their teeth.