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SINGAPORE: More than 150 officers from various government agencies will be appointed as liaison officers for the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, to be held in Singapore from November 8.
The officers will provide personalised assistance to the APEC leaders, ministers and their spouses. In order to equip them with the relevant knowledge and skills, the officers have undergone training on areas such as protocol management, business etiquette and Singapore's tourism offerings.
Mr Tan Kay Chuan, head of the APEC Singapore 2009 Organising Secretariat said: "The necessary preparations and training have been made to ensure that all liaison officers are well-equipped to perform their roles.
"We are also confident that other than assisting the APEC leaders, ministers, and their spouses, the liaison officers will also put forth that sense of warmth and human touch which we hope to extend to our APEC guests as part of the Singapore Experience."
The liason officers will be wearing uniforms, specially created by local designer Celia Loe from First Stop Pte Ltd.
"I wanted my designs to reflect Singapore as a cosmopolitan city that is modern, vibrant, and engaging. I am happy that the outfit accentuates all these elements and, at the same time, is comfortable and looks distinguished," Ms Loe said.
Male liaison officers will wear a grey suit with white shirt and a burgundy red tie, while female liaison officers will wear a pink blouse and a grey jacket with a choice of pants or skirt.
- CNA/sc
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