Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the cement industry?

Lift for sector: Lafarge sees mega infrastructure projects providing a much needed boost for the cement industry.

WITH the local cement industry still grappling with intense pressure on pricing due to an oversupply situation, it seems that the only bright spot is the upcoming clutch of mega infrastructure projects later this year.

Another development that could help boost the industry is the construction of more affordable housing, which is something the authorities, including Bank Negara, are calling for.