Datapoint Colloquial Singapore English (Singlish)/Use of zero article where StE has definite article

Variety: Colloquial Singapore English (Singlish)
Feature: Use of zero article where StE has definite article
Value: A - feature is pervasive or obligatory
Informants: Lisa Lim and Umberto Ansaldo

Examples

Example 3586:
That was Ø first time I did promise them.