THE Building and Construction Authority (BCA) on Monday announced that a new committee will develop a training framework and review wages to attract locals to the lift and escalator industry.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between 14 parties from the government, trade unions and private sector was also signed on Monday, reaffirming the parties' commitment to attract and retain locals in the sector through supporting scholarship programmes and offering employment and structured development to diploma and ITE graduates.

The Sectoral Tripartite Committee (STC), comprising representatives from the government, trade unions and industry associations and firms, will set minimum qualifications for new entrants and continual training requirements for existing workers.