Would you pay to date them? Company rents companions from $60

Maybe Asia is a home-grown company that offers dates for hire. A two-hour meeting costs $60 to $200, of which the date gets a 50 per cent to 80 per cent cut.
(From left) Ms Desiree Chong, 23, an intern in a tech organisation, Mr Dickson Chow, 21, a freelance model, and Ms Winnie Choy, 18, a student in a private institution.
(From left) Ms Desiree Chong, 23, an intern in a tech organisation, Mr Dickson Chow, 21, a freelance model, and Ms Winnie Choy, 18, a student in a private institution.ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

Lonely or afraid of rejection? A local dating company allows you to rent a companion for fees starting at $60. The Sunday Times highlights three dates

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May 26, 2019, 5:00 am SGT
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Three weeks ago, Mr Javier C went on a dinner and movie date.

But he did not just pay for the meal and movie. He also forked out $200 for his companion.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on May 26, 2019, with the headline 'Will you pay to date them?'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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