Building, marine, process sectors still struggling to get entry for workers
Some bosses speak of uphill battle to get approvals, especially for workers from India and Bangladesh; result has impacted projects and planning
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EMPLOYERS in the construction, marine and process (CMP) sectors continue to face difficulties getting entry approvals for their work permit holders - particularly those from India and Bangladesh - with some having submitted their applications repeatedly for months, only to face rejections multiple times.
Most are understanding of the current circumstances, and recognise that the government is in a catch-22 situation: bring in too many foreign workers at a go, and the country risks seeing an increase in imported Covid-19 cases.
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