By Jalelah Abu Baker

WORKERS in the landscaping industry are commanding higher salaries now than two years ago as a result of a structured training programme.

A recent survey by the Ministry of Manpower revealed that entry-level salaries in the industry have jumped 14 per cent within that time.

This data came from Mr Yong Fook Chyi, assistant director of the Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE), a training centre set up by the National Parks Board and the Workforce Development Agency.

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