Local retiree Tan Ah Hock was forcibly evicted yesterday after brazenly ordering a second large bottle of Tiger Beer at a Toa Payoh kopitiam.

Financial analysts confirmed the $14.50 price tag has officially triggered a national debt crisis, surpassing the cost of a heart transplant.

The legendary “Beer Lady” now requires a full credit score assessment and a thumbprint scan before she even considers popping a cap.

“Wah lau, last time five dollar can get one big bottle plus change, now must sell liver to buy Tiger,” remarked Tan while weeping into his empty glass.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has reportedly reclassified coffee shop lager as a “Tier-1 Luxury Asset,” alongside Sentosa bungalows and gold bullion.

Regulars are now seen sipping condensation off the table to save money.

“Kopitiam beer price more scary than ghost forest sia,” noted witness Jerry Low.

Economists suggest that if prices continue to rise, Singaporeans will soon be trading their firstborn children for a lukewarm bucket of Heineken.