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MBS deals the aces to local firms when awarding contracts

Integrated resort says it will continue to ensure that the community and local enterprises benefit most from its presence in S'pore

Published Fri, Nov 8, 2013 · 10:00 PM

Singapore

WHEN it comes to winning contracts from Marina Bay Sands (MBS), more often than not it is the local firms that get the nod for doing work for the integrated resort (IR). Ever since MBS first opened its doors in 2010, almost all of the contracts at the $8 billion property have been awarded to Singapore-based companies.

It's all part of an ongoing commitment to benefit local firms, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), said an MBS spokesman in response to queries from The Business Times.

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