Construction sector to take a hit


NOT surprisingly, share prices of most construction stocks tumbled this week following news of the Government increasing the levy for foreign workers.

Yesterday, shares of Gamuda Bhd closed down 12 sen to RM4.56, WCT Holdings Bhd was flat at RM1.64 while Lafarge Malaysia Bhd was down 20 sen to RM9.

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