Me And My Car: Hot wheels for owner of cleaning business

Profile photo of Mr Ong Pang Yang and his Honda Civic Type R FD2R (left) and the BMW M3 E92, on Jan 6, 2021. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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SINGAPORE - If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then one can tell from Mr Ong Pang Yang's lingering gaze as he exits his Honda Civic Type R how much he loves his ride.

The 40-year-old entrepreneur's love affair with the performance sedan began when he bought one at age 26 as a reward for himself, four years after starting his cleaning business. He currently drives a 13-year-old Civic Type R FD2R, which he bought in July 2020, and a BMW M3 coupe.

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