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Bail us out of 450,000 workers lose jobs, private colleges say

Private colleges have appealed to the government for financial support, saying some 450,000 employees risk losing jobs due to the closure of institutions to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Proprietors of the institutions offering certificate and diploma courses say they are not able to pay rent, salaries or other utility bills, as they rely on fees paid by students.

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