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Construction sector must attract more Singaporeans to build strong local core

Published Wed, Jan 8, 2020 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THE construction industry must do more to attract Singaporeans so that the sector is anchored by a skilled and competent local workforce at the core, said Zaqy Mohamad, Minister of State for National Development and Manpower on Wednesday.

    He called on the private sector to invest in local graduates in order for business growth to be sustainable for the future.

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