Minister: Lawyers have “pivotal” role in Singapore’s future

While it is “natural and understandable” to put local talent first, doing so risks “atrophy” and lost opportunities, warns Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad

© Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad at IEL's Asia-Pacific Employment Summit
© Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad at IEL's Asia-Pacific Employment Summit

Singapore’s legal community has an important role to play in the Lion City maintaining its crown as a leading global business hub, a top government official has said.