By Lim Wei Chean

SOME 65 companies and malls have jumped onto the service bandwagon, with another 82 likely to join in later.

Minister in Prime Minister's Office Lim Swee Say gave this update on Wednesday at an event for companies to share their learning points from their service training initiatives.

He said it was heartening to see more companies putting their staff through training, to upgrade their skills during this economic downturn so they are in a better position to seize opportunities when the recovery comes.

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