KUCHING: Hock Seng Lee Bhd (HSL) sees labour shortage in the construction industry in Sarawak to worsen while the disruption to the supply chain remains unresolved due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.
Managing director Datuk Paul Yu Chee Hoe said the supply chain disruption is still an issue but labour shortage is far more impactful.
“Labour shortage is a continuous problem. Now, we can say it’s become even more acute. Worksites have all reopened and companies are fighting to hire from the same pool of workers, resulting in higher salaries.
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