With COE premiums in Singapore reaching record levels in 2022 and set to continue well into 2023, purchasing a brand new car may be out of reach for most. 

Instead of relying on public transport and private-hire cars, turning to the second hand car market may be an option.

So what should you look out out for when getting a second hand car, what should you look out for? 

Ken Lee, Founder & Director, Car Search shares some advice. 

With COE premiums in Singapore reaching record levels in 2022 and set to continue well into 2023, purchasing a brand new car may be out of reach for most. 
Instead of relying on public transport and private-hire cars, turning to the second hand car market may be an option.
So what should you look out out for when getting a second hand car, what should you look out for? 
Ken Lee, Founder &amp; Director, Car Search shares some advice.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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Culture Club: Avoiding a nightmare, how to buy the right second hand car

Major changes have been made to Singapore’s electoral map, with just five GRCs and four single-seat wards remaining unchanged from the last election. The total number of constituencies now stands at 33, compared to 31 previously. Additionally, the next parliament will comprise 97 elected Members of Parliament. So what impact will these changes have on GE2025? How will the electoral landscape change? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University, to find out more.

Major changes have been made to Singapore&rsquo;s electoral map, with just five GRCs and four single-seat wards remaining unchanged from the last election.&nbsp;The total number of constituencies now stands at 33, compared to 31 previously. Additionally, the next parliament will comprise 97 elected Members of Parliament. So what impact will these changes have on GE2025? How will the electoral landscape change? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law, Singapore Management University,&nbsp;to find out more.

GE2025: 15 SMCs and 18 GRCs - How will the electoral landscape change?

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for crimes against humanity over his deadly drug war.

Duterte was taken into custody upon landing in Manila on March 11 after attending a campaign event in Hong Kong.

His arrest follows a shift in stance by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., whose administration agreed to cooperate with the ICC despite initially rejecting its jurisdiction.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dennis Coronacion, Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Santo Tomas, to share more about the situation.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for crimes against humanity over his deadly drug war.
Duterte was taken into custody upon landing in Manila on March 11 after attending a campaign event in Hong Kong.
His arrest follows a shift in stance by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., whose administration agreed to cooperate with the ICC despite initially rejecting its jurisdiction.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dennis Coronacion, Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Santo Tomas, to share more about the situation.

The Big Story: What does ICC’s arrest of Rodrigo Duterte mean for his political future?

Singapore shares tumbled in early trade this morning, joining Asia-wide declines as US markets dropped deep into negative territory on fears over tariffs and recession risks.

The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 1.5 per cent to 3,839.812 points early on after 71.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 

In terms of companies to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange given its plans to list Bitcoin perpetual futures as traditional exchanges push deeper into crypto derivative markets. 

Elsewhere, from a sell off in local bank stocks, to how talks between the US and China are reportedly stuck at lower levels – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Singapore shares tumbled in early trade this morning, joining Asia-wide declines as US markets dropped deep into negative territory on fears over tariffs and recession risks.
The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 1.5 per cent to 3,839.812 points early on after 71.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.&nbsp;
In terms of companies to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange given its plans to list Bitcoin perpetual futures as traditional exchanges push deeper into crypto derivative markets.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from a sell off in local bank stocks, to how talks between the US and China are reportedly stuck at lower levels &ndash; more corporate and international headlines remain in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Market View: US-China talks reportedly stuck at lower levels; Wall Street sell-off amid recession worries, NASDAQ down 4% overnight; STI down 2% with trio of local banks lower; Implications of issues surrounding Chocolate Finance; SGX, DFI Retail Group to watch

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