IN a bid to raise customer service standards here, the Speak Good English Movement this year will target those working in the service and retail sectors.

Key to this is a new national programme launched by the Singapore Retailers' Association called Service English for Retail Professionals, comprising a series of courses for frontline staff to learn how to communicate better with customers.

It is targetting foreigners and older Singaporeans who are not fluent in English.

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