SINGAPORE, April 1 -- Tesla's brand and business remain strong in Singapore, even as the company faces backlash in other countries over CEO Elon Musk's support for United States President Donald Trump.

Data from the Land Transport Authority showed 262 new Tesla registrations in Singapore in January and February this year, up from 137 in the same period last year, CNA reported.

"Politics are macro factors which only have a temporary effect on the brand," said Tesla owner Alvin Khoo, a 40-year-old entrepreneur.

"What matters are the intrinsic factors of the company - that it's a good car with one of the best technologies, and it's a very comfortable ride. That's all that matters when I decide to buy the car," he added.

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