A recent move to allow the return of existing work pass holders as well as entry into Singapore for new work pass holders has been cheered by a beleaguered construction sector that has been squeezed by a labour crunch due to tighter border controls amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Singapore Contractors Association Limited (Scal) last Friday welcomed the easing of measures - which kicked in earlier this month - by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
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