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Speed and savings: What’s driving Singaporeans to keep luxury cars in Malaysia

Businesses to aid this are emerging, with buyers drawn by lower costs, rare models and the simple joy of being behind the wheel

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Derryn Wong

Derryn Wong

Published Fri, Mar 6, 2026 · 02:00 PM
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    • The high cost of cars in Singapore is the main factor driving purchases in Malaysia, industry players say.
    • The high cost of cars in Singapore is the main factor driving purchases in Malaysia, industry players say. IMAGE: YU KEXIN, BT, WITH AI ASSISTANCE

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