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MPs flag challenges of more targeted approach
Published Mon, Apr 4, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Singapore
EVEN as Members of Parliament (MPs) applauded the shift towards a more targeted approach to restructuring the economy, several flagged the potential pitfalls of the undertaking.
For one, the implementation of more focused policies could prove sloppy if various stakeholders fail to pull their weight; and then there is also the danger that sector-based interests can get entrenched amid competition for scarce resources.
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