The Big Read: As premiums keep going through the roof, is it time to review the 33-year-old COE system?

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As premiums keep going through the roof, is it time to review the 33-year-old COE system? By Justin Ong Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices for cars have been setting new records in recent weeks, causing much angst among aspiring car-owners  With this, perennial questions over the merits and limitations of the system — such as whether it is working as intended, or needs an overhaul altogether — have been raised by motorists and transport experts alike Experts agree that while the system is meant to curb vehicular growth, more can be done to ensure that COE prices are less volatile They also weigh in on different suggestions on how to tweak the system These include reintroducing a category for mass market cars and imposing a tax on those who buy more than one car Read the full article The million-dollar pasar malam industry and S'poreans' love affair with it With vaping increasingly rampant among youths despite ban, what more can authorities do? Special needs education has come a long way but true inclusiveness still a work in progress Follow us for the latest news Contact Us Unsubscribe Copyright 2023© Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved.