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New town council code puts spotlight on volunteers
Rising demand for those with relevant skills and experience to meet code's requirements
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Dr Lee Nai Jia is a man in demand.
The 43-year-old projects committee chairman of Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council is head of research at Knight Frank by day. Volunteers with specific skills like Dr Lee, whose background is in urban planning and real estate consultancy, will be much needed when the new town council code of governance kicks in. The code was announced by the Ministry of National Development (MND) on Wednesday.
