Datapoint Singlish/Definite articles

The definite article is not obligatory.

Values

Definite article distinct from demonstratives

Example 21-37:
But the boss saw the interview.
But
conj
the
det
boss
boss
saw
see.pst
the
det
interview.
interview
But the boss saw the interview.

Source: Wee and Ansaldo 2004: 60

Example 21-9:
He is working in that company.
He
3sg
is
to.be
work-ing
work-prog
in
in
that
that
company.
company
He works for that company.
Confidence:
Very certain