By Goh Chin Lian

COMPANIES that are doing well and enjoying good business prospects should consider reversing the wage cuts made in the recession.

They should 'take this opportunity to recognise the efforts and sacrifices that workers have put in', Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong told reporters on Saturday. But he cautioned that in doing so, companies remain flexible and responsive to economic changes, as the outlook for next year remains uncertain.

He was asked if companies should reverse their wage cuts, after attending an awards ceremony organised by the Chinese Development Assistance Council.

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