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SINGAPORE: Resorts World Sentosa said 70 per cent of its staff strength of over 8,000 are Singaporeans or Permanent Residents.
But some who've visited the gaming tables are questioning where exactly are they working?
Resorts World Sentosa said since it was awarded the integrated resort in 2006, it has remained committed to hiring Singaporeans as a first priority.
And it added it's been working closely with local universities, polytechnics and government agencies to hire and train Singaporean workers.
But 30 per cent of the jobs still went to foreigners.
Robin Goh, assistant director, Communications, Resorts World Sentosa, said: "There might be skill sets that are lacking in Singapore perhaps. For example jobs in casino and jobs within Universal Studios Singapore. And again, sad to say, it is also a challenge to find Singaporeans to pick up some jobs that they sometimes shun, for example jobs that have shifts."
Resorts World was not able to give a detailed breakdown on the proportion of locals to foreigners in the various jobs available at the integrated resort.
However, it said areas like administration, ticketing and admission, hotels and the Universal Studios theme park have a higher proportion of Singaporeans.
And it will continue to strive to employ more Singaporeans and PRs.
Mr Goh explained: "We're starting our chain of job fairs around Singapore and that will come online very soon."
The integrated resort is still looking to fill some 2,000 vacancies.
Meanwhile, the casino continues to attract huge crowds on the first work-day after the Lunar New Year holidays.
Although many locals are back at work, there are enough foreign visitors to ensure the gambling hall remains packed.
One tourist said: "We heard about it back in Australia. We planned to be here for the opening and that's why we're here to win!"
More than 60,000 people have visited the casino since it opened on Sunday. - 938LIVE/vm
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